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From Flatlined to On Fire! How to Get Out of Your Funk and Into the Flow

Do you ever stare at your to-do list and think, “Ugh. I don’t feel like doing any of this.” Have you ever had weeks, even months, when you felt totally uninspired, empty and disinterested in your ... Read more

Categories: Being An Entrepreneur, Creativity

Crazy Good 5-Step Checklist for Clear, Compelling Copy

Excuse me... but I've GOT to get in your face for the next 6 minutes. Because I've been doing a lot of copywriting makeovers for my clients lately, and I keep seeing the same head-slapping problem. ... Read more

Categories: Copywriting

Mistakes, Mishaps and Why You Should Mess Up More Often

Two weeks ago, I was performing with my jazz band, Nancy Tierney & The Boys, at a cozy dinner joint called Lydia’s in Stone Ridge, New York. We were sold out. The restaurant was turning people ... Read more

Categories: Being An Entrepreneur

My 10 Favorite Remedies for Healing Writer’s Block

I read the news today. Oh, boy! The chief fortune cookie writer for Wonton Foods, Donald Lau, has called it quits... after writing fortunes for over 30 years! His reason? Writer's block. I ... Read more

Categories: Copywriting

Is Your Copy Pissing People Off?

Last week I flew out to Southern California to visit my mom who’s going to be 91 years old in March. She’s had a few health challenges lately, most of which are under control. But my siblings and I ... Read more

Categories: Copywriting, Marketing & Communication

Your One Sentence Business Plan for 2017

So… did you do it? Did you make a business plan for this brand new year? Did you write down your top priorities, big goals and those dream projects you want to accomplish? And did you create a ... Read more

Categories: Being An Entrepreneur

Heavenly Holidays! Merry Christmas! Sweet Solstice! and Happy Hannukah! ... Read more

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Categories: Copy

Must-Have Ingredients To Make Your Core Message More Magnetic (and Modern)

I’m going to ask you a question and I don’t want you to think about your answer. Just go with the first thing that pops into your head. Okay, ready? Here it goes… You’re walking down the ... Read more

Categories: Copywriting, Marketing & Communication

A Post-Election Lullaby to Sing Your Fear to Sleep

Let's talk of fear. The fear you feel right now. Or the fear you refuse to feel right now. The fear that wakes you up and keeps you up at night. The fear swooshing and swirling through your ... Read more

Categories: Being An Entrepreneur

How to Find & Live Your Soul Purpose: An Interview with Brigitte van Tuijl

Every time a coach or author or entrepreneur talks about “finding your soul purpose,” I want to shoot myself through the head. Really? Do I have to hear about this again? The whole “find your ... Read more

Categories: Being An Entrepreneur

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