Susan Baracco

Susan Baracco

Portland, Maine, United States
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About

I specialize in memoir, prescriptive memoir, thought leadership, and purpose-based…

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Articles by Susan

  • Is writing a book a luxury?

    Is writing a book a luxury?

    Luxury is generally defined as an indulgence. What are the first images that rush into your mind? An extravagant…

    1 Comment
  • My Immigrant Connection

    My Immigrant Connection

    Mary was seventeen years old and in the throes of an unwanted predicament. A bright, bold, attractive young woman, she…

    1 Comment
  • Should Unknown Authors Write Memoirs?

    Should Unknown Authors Write Memoirs?

    “But I’m not a celebrity! No one’s going to want to read my memoir!” My panicking client was in what I call the battle…

    1 Comment
  • Tijuana sunsets

    Tijuana sunsets

    An email shows up in my inbox from a name I don't recognize. Nikki explains she got my name from a woman she chatted…

  • When your passion takes a turn

    When your passion takes a turn

    You know the moment your passion takes a turn. “Hard a-starboard,” it yells from deep inside your soul.

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  • Are you ready? Let's define ready.

    Are you ready? Let's define ready.

    A recent video call with Lucy, a prospective author, and her marketing team got me thinking about your goal of writing…

Contributions

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Experience

  • Women's Media Group Graphic

    Women's Media Group

    New York, United States

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    Portland, Maine, United States

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    United States

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    United States

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    United States

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    Portland, Maine Area

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    Portland, Maine Area

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    Portland, Maine Area

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    Portland, Maine Area

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    Greater Boston Area

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    Greater Boston Area

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • KeyBank Graphic

    Key4Women National Advisory Board

    KeyBank

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Center for Women & Enterprise Graphic

    Volunteer business advisor

    Center for Women & Enterprise

    - 7 years

    Education

    Providing one-on-one counseling to clients who are starting or running small businesses.

  • NAWBO National Graphic

    Board Member - Boston Chapter

    NAWBO National

    - 2 years

    Education

    Board of Directors

  • Volunteer committee member

    Eweek Maine Leadership Committee

    - 6 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Executive Leadership Team, Founding member

    WEBB (Women Empowered By Business)

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

Publications

  • 6 Things No One Tells You About Writing a Book

    6 Things No One Tells You About Writing a Book is designed to prepare the woman author for the journey that is writing a book. It is a realistic look at the things you wish you knew before you started. Designed specifically for the woman author, it's a short book that gets right to the point. Packed with actionable tips and resources, this compact guide helps you reach your destination of finally writing your book.

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Organizations

  • Non Fiction Writers Association

    Member

    - Present
  • Professional Writers Alliance

    Member

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  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

    Member

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  • New England Direct Marketing Association

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  • American Writers & Artists

    Circle of Success member

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