“A great boss that teach me how to work in a team and how to manage graphic designers in my division. The one that cheer up other team members, someone that fun to work with.”
Agustina Wijayani
Manager of Footprints Publishing, a Christian publishing who is focusing on Sunday School resources
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Tamara Protassow
[#3 How do you tell your story?] A good story is usually one where the writer has been vulnerable with you. You’re let into their world, and get to see them in all their foolish, broken but ultimately beautifully human glory. Think again about the people online who you resonate the most with. I’m willing to bet that you know a few things about their life that are a bit… uncomfortable. They’re vulnerable. They’ve shared things that they’ve done that might not be considered stellar highlights in their life’s showreel. They could have admitted to mental illness. Or to a kleptomaniac phase in their youth. Or to secretly hating exercise. Or to a string of embarrassing business launches that tanked. It doesn’t matter what it is, really. What matters is that it rings true, is credible, and gives people some honesty to connect with. The most important thing to note here is this: people can sniff out dishonesty very, very fast. Being dishonest in your story will make your book flimsy. And that will make it less successful. Honesty creates connection. And it's ALL about the connection. And of course, it's practice at telling your story well, which will come with time as you do more writing and get more used to telling it.
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Tamara Protassow
[#3 How do you tell your story?] A good story is usually one where the writer has been vulnerable with you. You’re let into their world, and get to see them in all their foolish, broken but ultimately beautifully human glory. Think again about the people online who you resonate the most with. I’m willing to bet that you know a few things about their life that are a bit… uncomfortable. They’re vulnerable. They’ve shared things that they’ve done that might not be considered stellar highlights in their life’s showreel. They could have admitted to mental illness. Or to a kleptomaniac phase in their youth. Or to secretly hating exercise. Or to a string of embarrassing business launches that tanked. It doesn’t matter what it is, really. What matters is that it rings true, is credible, and gives people some honesty to connect with. The most important thing to note here is this: people can sniff out dishonesty very, very fast. Being dishonest in your story will make your book flimsy. And that will make it less successful. Honesty creates connection. And it's ALL about the connection. And of course, it's practice at telling your story well, which will come with time as you do more writing and get more used to telling it.
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Barbara J Genovese
Artistic License: Let the River Answer or The Lost Art of Building Story Recently, I was in a Meetup Writing Group where speed was emphasized over quality and craftsmanship. “You have to reveal clues quicker” was the catchphrase that plastered itself and lingered. My question: What will be the next sacrificial lamb? This “quicker” gear has wended and wormed its way into the lives of writers in a way that’s dissembling, and destructive. “Quicker” can signal a treacherous downturn in quality and missed opportunities for a deeper exchange. To wit: - There’s a false sense of urgency that permeates our lives. We hear it in the ether, on the telephone, in the media. It’s a “quick” this and a “quick” that. Words have power, and in turn, “power” us. - Be careful not to sacrifice a deeper creativity, more time with your Muse, understanding your story, yourself, and where your story came from – for expediency, competitiveness – maybe even the threat that someone else or AI will do it better and faster. These books all took more than 10 years to write: Gone with the Wind, Les Misérables, No Great Mischief, Sphere, The Cantos, The Catcher in the Rye, The Lord of the Rings. - When seduced by the internet, instant gratification, and the immediacy of “things” — you sacrifice what cannot always be quantified in the moment. Mindfulness focuses; paradoxically, you have to slow down to go fast. - Cathedrals in the Middle Ages took hundreds of years to build. While we are not those brick-and-mortar builders, we are builders of our stories. They visit us for a reason. To “quickly” indulge the urge to get down on paper, or in the computer, our initial impulses – this “quickness” is not always to be trusted. One way I know what I can trust, what’s ready to bubble forth from the cauldron: when an image does not leave. e.g., Once, I had the image of a 12-year-old tomboy, with wild, disheveled hair, who carried a bloody burlap sack over her left shoulder. She would not leave until I not only asked, but engaged in a dialogue with her about, what was in the sack. - The Year I Read the Dictionary, and the story it led me to. I will not say that it provided a glimpse of a former life, but I will say that it intrigues me to this day that at the time, when I read words of an Arabic or mid-Eastern origin, I wrote them down, and then proceeded to write a story using those words. It intrigues me to this day what this story revealed about a time of which I have no conscious knowledge. So, consider reading the dictionary; it may also prove a sobering, and enlightening experience. - Patience has a place in a story. Sometimes a story must be secreted away [in a gypsy trunk, as I did once, for 20 years] and then you trust your wider wisdom, instinct, and internal compass, to know when it’s time to revisit that story. Note: Secreted has two meanings: to hide, and to release.
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Dean Shomshak
https://lnkd.in/gC2GyYW7 Ah, there we go! Let's try again to provide the link to the PDF of my sample Champions character, gladiator. He was fun to write, and I am told he was fun to play, too. A bit of background: Several years ago, HERO Games began licensing other people to produce their own supplements. I wrote and published one called "Shared Origins: The Dynatron." In comic books, some super-scientists can give other people super-powers. The supervillain Red Giant did this, inventing a machine he calls the Dynatron -- except he's not a super-scientist, he's apparently just a competent electrical engineer who got lucky. Or is he? Because nobody else can build a working dynatron, and much better scientists and whole government programs have tried. The supplement not only provides game stats for Red Giant, other characters who gained super-powers from the dynatron, and the miraculous machine itself, it explores the story possibilities of the dynatron. Gladiator is a bonus character, illustrating one more way the machine could be used to create character origins. Dean Shomshak
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Cambridge Money Coaching
How to talk to clients about their money. When I was growing up, people talked about the Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is a central teaching of the bible and it's also found in other ancient writings, including the Talmud, the Koran, and the Analects of Confucius. It is a simple yet powerful principle that various cultures and religions have embraced for centuries. It can be summed up as ‘Treat others the way YOU would like to be treated yourself’. And that all seems reasonable. Then I came across the Platinum Rule in Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Effective People. It says that you should: ‘Treat others the way THEY would like to be treated’. This subtle, but profound shift, moves the emphasis from us, and what we like, to the other person. We also move from the known – this is how I’d like to be treated – to the unknown. And that brings a challenge. It means we can’t assume what the other person would like; we have to find out. And we can only do that by asking them. In financial services, a lot of time is spent talking to people about their money. But how are you talking to them? Which rule are you using? Is it a version of the Golden Rule or some industry standard like Treating Customers Fairly? Or is it the Platinum Rule. Are you talking to your clients about their money in the way that they would like to be talked to? Because if you’re not, then the process is not fully about them. You first need understand what drives your clients’ money behaviour, and only then can you apply the Platinum Rule. When you know where they are moneywise, you can meet them there. And you can only do that by asking them. If you want to understand how this works, please book an appointment.
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Fairy Hayes-Scott
Mother's Day is just around the corner. If you have a mother who has always wanted to become a writer or if you know someone else who is ready to become a published author, what better present to give than a publishing present from MANA. Learn more about the offer here: https://lnkd.in/eETBiA2A #MothersDayGift #Mothersday2024 #selfpublishing #writing #publishing #bookpublishing
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Tamara Protassow
[Things I wish I knew before becoming a writer #2] Welcome to #2 in the series! I wish I’d known that writing can happen in many different ways. Typing is only one way that it can be done! Typing is my own go-to, because I can type almost as fast as I think. But. You can record voice memos and get them transcribed. You can dictate directly into a few of the most common word processing apps. (MS Word, GDocs) You can write longhand if that floats your boat. Essentially, find the way that works for you and stick to it! x Tam
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Kristin Anderson
The world of editing can be strange at times. For example: Am I a copyeditor or a copy editor? Technically, both spelling conventions are correct. The #ChicagoManualofStyle18 uses copyeditor as one word, whereas the #MerriamWebster dictionary prefers copy editor and lists copyeditor as a less common variant. If you search LinkedIn, you will find both copyeditors and copy editors, showing that editors themselves are not in agreement on how to spell this title. Personally, I prefer copyeditor, as it fits nicely with proofreader. Are you a #copyeditor or a #copy editor? What is your preference and why? (And yes, the typo in my graphic has been pointed out to me, but I don't know how to update the graphic without deleting my post.)
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The Wise Owl
The Daily Verse: Inviting Submissions Theme: Transformation Dear Friends. The Daily Verse theme for the month of May is 'transformation.' It's a broad and rich theme that can encompass personal growth, seasonal changes, emotional evolution, and more. So pick up your pens and send in your poetic musings to [email protected] Looking forward to your poetic nuggets. #poetry #poets
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Master Translations (MTS)
You know what unites 13000+ islands together? It's a miracle called Bahasa Indonesia, or the Indonesian language! A young language that adapted to become the lingua franca for many people, with a lot of loanwords that were taken from a lot of languages you wouldn't expect! Take a break, grab your tea, and enjoy this quick read: https://lnkd.in/dhkiCYTq #thebookoflanguages #languagelearning
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Aulia (Ollie) Rachmat Sungkar
Struggling with writer's block? Try free writing! Set a timer for 10-15 minutes and write continuously without worrying about perfection. This technique helps clear mental clutter and reveal fresh ideas. Read my perspective at https://lnkd.in/gtRrGpkU ALVEO The Writerpreneur®
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Kim Gerhart
Published my 5th children's book, "When Lian Changed The World", yesterday. With many more books on my docket to write, one of the challenges that I faced was the cost of professional illustrators. My solution and eventual branding component is the addition of student illustrators. "Jungle Ellis" and "Hero the Humble Hyena" were professionally illustrated. My 3rd book was illustrated by a 10 yr old. Books 4 and 5, illustrated by a hs sophomore. Things to consider are involved parents, lots of questions, student schedules and other interests, family functions and vacations, homework, and typical kid distractions. There can also be a sudden loss of interest. Many factors to consider and watch for. While it may not be for the majority of authors, the addition of student illustrators can help alleviate certain issues. It can also create rare opportunities for students to do published work. My hs sophomore illustrator wants to illustrate children's books as her career. I would call that a win win.
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Vero
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform journalism in Southeast Asia, but what do journalists really think? Are they ready to embrace this tech revolution, or do they have reservations? To find out, Vero surveyed 75 journalists from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The results offer an interesting glimpse into how these professionals view AI and its growing influence on their field. 👉In Indonesia and Thailand, 95% of journalists have a significant understanding of AI, with Thailand also showing a 95% adaptation rate, reflecting effective integration into their work. 👉In the Philippines, 90% are familiar with AI, but only 52% have integrated it into their work. 👉In Vietnam, though 78% are familiar with AI, 100% expressed positive attitudes toward adapting to AI’s impact on their work. These diverse trends reveal the intricate dynamics shaping AI adoption in journalism across different markets, shining a spotlight on the urgent need to boost AI education and literacy. To learn more, access the white paper for free here: https://lnkd.in/gr7yVggV #Vero #VeroInsights #AI #Journalism #AIandJournalism #SoutheastAsia #mediaindustry
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Aulia (Ollie) Rachmat Sungkar
In writing, collaboration is key to success. Far from a solo effort, effective teamwork and diverse perspectives drive creativity and innovation. Discover how leading a dynamic team and using collaborative tools enhance content quality and foster excellence. Please read my perspective at https://lnkd.in/gjWPB7ga ALVEO The Writerpreneur®
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Melody Ibrighademor
Hello! I’m Melody Ibrighademor, a freelance writer with a specialty in blog post, article and web content writing. Here are five (5) fun facts about me; 1. I’m an Empathic Listener My ability to listen to people and make them feel heard and understood comes naturally. I possess an innate ability to truly hear and understand the emotions and perspectives of others. This allows me to create content with genuine depth and authenticity which my readers can easily relate to. 2. I possess a unique ability to size up content and connect dots Being a writer means I should be able to tell a good article when I see one, pinpoint errors and be able to transform a weak article or content into meaningful lines, sentences and paragraphs. This I do effortlessly having mastered the art of writing. I make content rich, easy to read and fix keywords naturally into sentences; thereby helping client’s rank well on google while providing meaningful content. 3. I’m a Supportive Ally My love for helping people extends beyond my personal interactions and into my writing career as I am always willing to lend a helping hand. This generous spirit enriches my own work, as I often draw inspiration from the connections I make and the stories I encounter. My willingness to support others creates a positive ripple effect, while fostering a nurturing and collaborative writing community. 4. I’m a Supermom My ability to manage family life being a mum of two, and pursue a career in writing amidst other goals is nothing short of remarkable. I take pride in how far I have come in my numerous accomplishments. The skills I've honed as a mum includes patience, multitasking, adaptability, and unconditional love. These have greatly enhanced my storytelling ability providing me with a wealth of experience and insights to draw from. My kids' adventures and milestones often find their way into my narratives, adding a personal touch that resonates with readers. 5. I’m a Wordsmith Extraordinaire My unique talent for weaving words into compelling narratives and ability to adapt my style and tone to suit different audiences, genres and mediums makes me exceptional. It allows me to create vivid imagery, evoke deep emotions, and engage my readers from the first sentence to the last. I remain dedicated to this craft and am in constant pursuit of excellence. But here’s the best part, if this strikes a chord or sparks a curiosity in you, send a dm, reach out let’s connect! #YRWCcommunity
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