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Writing Prompt: Studies show 3-yr-olds are accurate judges of trustworthiness & competence in adults

by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized

Scientists report how children as young as three are able to accurately determine key personality traits based on first impressions of adults’ face, as outlined in Inferring Character From Faces: A Developmental Study. Psychological Science (March 6, 2014). Find...

5 mistakes overachievers make

by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Sep 27, 2011 | Uncategorized

http://everydaybright.com/2011/09/5-overachiever-mistakes/

5 Transformational Story Elements

by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | May 18, 2011 | Uncategorized

Ready to elevate, expand and breathe new life into your WIP? Jody Hedlund, author of The Preacher’s Bride posts about the importance of intense growth in writing skills. “Of course all of us are at different spots on the writing path. And what one writer needs...

Seth Godin’s advice for authors’ About pages

by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Sep 28, 2010 | Best Writer Tips, Uncategorized

When someone comes to your site for the first time, they’re likely to hit “about” or “bio,” says author and marketing genius Seth Godin.  Why? “Because they want a human, a story and reassurance,” according to his...

5 secrets of writing winning book proposals

by raynelacko.com raynelacko.com | Jun 30, 2010 | Best Writer Tips, Uncategorized

Five Secrets of Winning Book Proposals http://www.anthologiesonline.com/Articles/book_proposal.htm   Event I’m attending: http://www.barbarademarcobarrett.com/speakerseries/ Pen On Fire By:  Melissa A. Rosati co-active coach, whose clients are writers, authors and...
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