by Dixie Carlton | Oct 9, 2021 | Book Marketing
The Value of a Good Amazon Ranking Did you know that every time you read a good book, and DON’T put a review on the author’s page on Amazon, an author fairy dies? Ok, so maybe that’s a little Peter Pan-ish, but you get the picture right? This is...
by Dixie Carlton | Sep 16, 2021 | Curating Conversations, Horizontal Happiness
I was watching a Ted Talk today about Connectedness. Dr Brene Brown was talking about Vulnerability (brilliant – and the link to this at the bottom because it’s worth sharing!) and she said that we’re all here to connect. ...
by Dixie Carlton | Aug 30, 2021 | Curating Conversations, Horizontal Happiness
Communication is never easy, especially when it’s necessary. And if the person (or people) you are trying hardest to communicate with simply won’t respond, it’s even harder still. When they won’t talk back, it’s a no win situation, and...
by Dixie Carlton | Aug 22, 2021 | Writing Inspiration
Ok my hand is up – I’m guilty as charged. Just like plumbers with leaky taps and builders with doors that stick, I’m guilty of not doing my own work first. And that’s a big deal for me, because I constantly hear myself guide other writers to...
by Dixie Carlton | Jul 20, 2021 | Writing Books, Writing Inspiration
I love that old saying – how do you eat an elephant… one bite at a time! But sometimes it just feels endless doesn’t it? I mean, the very nature of this industry – writing for a living – is one that takes time to develop. It...