Setting intentions is a conscious way of keeping yourself from going through life on autopilot. You can set an intention each morning, before a meeting or appointment, or even before you go to bed to guide your dreams. Marcia Weider defines intention this way: “to have in mind a purpose or plan, to direct the mind, to aim.” By practicing intention setting you can change your behaviors and eventually accomplish all of your goals. Some changes can happen in a moment, like a changed mindset for an instance and other growth requires the continuous practice of intention setting.

I believe that there are two primary intentions you can set that will dramatically affect your life and your business. These intentions can literally create A New Way of Being in your life.

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NAWW Member of the Week: Therèse Tappouni Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?
A: I was always a writer, but didn’t know there was a goal for my journals, stories and poems. When I realized I wanted them to be read, I was in college and greatly encouraged by a professor in the English Department.

Q: How and when did you make this dream a reality?

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NAWW member and publishing insider, P.J. Campbell tells all for the sake of every author who wants to know, but is afraid to ask. What can an author expect from the publisher? What are the key elements for a successful book campaign? What social media sites are the most important?

In her newly released, 101 Author Tips: Creating A Successful Book Campaign, PJ Campbell guides newbie and seasoned authors through the “after” book publishing process; how to maximize the author’s time and resources; develop an effective sales strategy and the power of the Internet. Every writer needs advice and insight into the business of writing. PJ’s passion of helping authors become better at the “business” of writing has led her to create The Art and Business of Writing© Conference, http://www.theartandbusinessofwriting.com

NAWW Member Event: FREE PR Secrets: How to get on TV, Radio, Newspapers and Magazines to Skyrocket Your Business and Become a Star

Regina Novickis, co-owner of PR Takeoff, will share with you the secrets she has learned from working with hundreds of companies ranging from global brands to emerging start-ups.

On this call you will learn:

* How to tell if you and your business ARE PR-worthy. (Hint - if you don’t think you are, you’ll learn how to become so)
* What you need in order to start getting press coverage for your business immediately
* How doing PR can be as simple as hitting “send” on an email
* The easy steps to determine what’s most newsworthy about you and your business to best position yourself for maximum attention from the media

Bio:

Regina Novickis, co-founder of PR Takeoff, is a seasoned public relations executive with more than 13 years of experience managing brand positioning, public relations and media relations efforts on behalf of consumer/entertainment clients. With extensive contacts at high-profile media outlets, she has secured coverage for clients in every genre of national press ranging from USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Time and Newsweek, to Self, Marie Claire, GQ and Maxim, to “Entertainment Tonight,” “The View” and NBC’s “Today” show.

From national product launches to increasing brand awareness, Novickis’ PR career has included work for some of the world’s most recognizable companies. These include brands such as Baskin-Robbins, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Disney Consumer Products, FOX, Zicam Cold Remedy, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Fantastic Sams, L.A. Looks and ABSOLUT Vodka, to name a few.  Novickis holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California Los Angeles. She spent her junior year at the University of Venice in Italy.

How to attend this NAWW Member Event:

If you are not an NAWW member yet, find out more about NAWW Membership Benefits by clicking here: http://www.naww.org/blog/benefits

If you are already a member, you can find the call in number on your Member Login page. If you no longer have this information, please e-mail us at support@naww.org

Alabaster Box Publishing Inc. is pleased to announce that Mission Possible – Spiritual Covering is now available as an audio book on CD.

Mission Possible was one of the nominees for CSP Book of the Year Award for 2009.

This small book is a powerful tool for any woman who is married to a man who does not share her passion for Jesus. These CDs were professionally replicated, packaged, and are retail ready. The audio CD and an MP-3 downloadable version can be purchased at www.Godmissionpossible.com. A 2nd edition of the paperback book is to be released soon which includes an in depth bible study application at the end of each chapter for additional reader benefit.

Everything You Should Know About Publishing, Publicity and Building a Platform with Arielle Ford

You will learn:

• What are the biggest mistakes “wanna-be” authors make?
• How much money can an author earn?
• So, What good is a book?
• What are the 3 most important skills a bestselling authors needs?
• What are publishers looking for?
• What is Publicity and how is it different from advertising?
• You always say “do every interview you can.” Why?
• What are some easy ways I can begin to get PR for myself BEFORE I have a book?
• I can write a coherent sentence, can I still become an author?
• How can I begin today to create a career as a speaker and an author?

Bio:

Arielle Ford has mastered the art of making things happen. A nationally recognized publicist and marketing expert, producer, author and consultant she has catapulted many authors and celebrities to stardom and enormously facilitated the rapid growth of the self-help and human potential movement in the US.

Arielle helped launch the careers of Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen creators of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and Neale Donald Walsch author of Conversations With God. She has also handled publicity for myriad best-selling authors including; Wayne Dyer, Dean Ornish, Debbie Ford, Gary Zukav, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, don Miguel Ruiz, Kenny Loggins and many other notable authors, 11 of whom became #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

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How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal with Julia McCutchen

Are you looking for an agent and/or publisher for your book? If so, you probably already know that the best way to inspire publishing professionals to take you and your book on is to write a stunningly good book proposal. Even if you are self-publishing, compiling the information which a book proposal requires is well-worth the time and effort because it empowers you to approach the market successfully yourself.

On this informative call for both fiction and non-fiction writers you will learn top tips including:

· What a book proposal should include (and what to leave out!)
· How publishers use the information you present to make their final decisions
· The best way to make sure your proposal stands out for all of the right reasons

Bio:

Julia McCutchen is the author of The Writer’s Journey: From Inspiration to Publication and the creator of the How to Write the Ultimate Book Proposal Online Masterclass Course. A former managing director and publisher with a track record which includes UK # 1 and international bestsellers, she now works as a writers’ coach, mentor and professional publishing consultant. She is passionate about opening the way for writers to find their true voice, discover themselves in the process, and write consciously, creatively, successfully and with soul! Visit www.JuliaMcCutchen.com for more information plus free articles, audios, and more on a soulful approach to creativity, writing, publishing and taking your message to the market.

How To Register for This Event:

If you are not an NAWW member yet, find out more about NAWW Membership Benefits by clicking here: http://www.naww.org/blog/benefits

If you are already a member, you can find the call in number on your Member Login page. If you no longer have this information, please e-mail us at support@naww.org

Building Your Brand By Writing A Book with Sheri McConnell (President and Founder of the NAWW)

Description: To build your brand, your reputation and expertise in your chosen field, there is no disputing that authoring, publishing and marketing a book will also attract more of your ideal clients. I’ll be sharing insider secrets to writing your book, publishing options and attracting publicity for your book.

You will learn:

• The importance of writing your book to enhance your brand
• Keys to getting started in authoring your book
• Options for publishing your book: epublishing, vanity publishing, self-publishing, collaborative publishing, traditional publishing and beyond
• Simple strategies to market your book so you attract your ideal clients and receive a return on your investment
• How to get your book written yet manage a busy professional and personal life
• Three tips so that you get started authoring your book in the next 30 days

Bio

Sheri McConnell is the CEO of Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc. and the president and founder of two national and international associations, the National Association of Women Writers-NAWW, and the Global Institute of Associations-GIA. She is also the author of Smart Women Create Membership-Based Businesses and Smart Women Know Their “Why” - A How To Memoir on Discovering Your Life Purpose (Pub Date Fall 2009).  You can visit Sheri, access her free article archive, and find out more about all four of her companies at www.sherimcconnell.com. Sheri lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, their four children, a “weenie” dog, and two cats.

Sheri’s Books:

How to attend this NAWW Member Event:

If you are not an NAWW member yet, find out more about NAWW Membership Benefits by clicking here: http://www.naww.org/blog/benefits

If you are already a member, you can find the call in number on your Member Login page. If you no longer have this information, please e-mail us at support@naww.org

A: About ten years ago at age 42, I entered college for the first time. I had bought a business when I was 21, it was successful and kept me busy but I always wondered about college. Luckily because of scoring high on the assessments, I was able to bypass the basic writing classes and take the most advanced writing class at the university called: How to Write a Major Project. There I decided to write my first book, If the Battle is Over, Why am I Still in Uniform? It was a story I wanted to write for my two children who were 3 and 5 years old at the time when I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 39. It tells about going through colon cancer in a funny and poignant way. One night as I was writing, I heard a weird sound, looked up from my writing and realized it was birds chirping. I had been writing nonstop all night long and was totally engaged. That is when I realized the writing bug bit.

Q: How and when did you make this dream a reality?

A: A few years later I published my first book, two years after that, the second book came out, I’d Like to Buy a Bowel Please! I also started writing a humor column in a medical newsletter regularly as well as a blog with a medical thread to it. You can read that at www.C3life.com.

Q: What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned so far in your writing career?

A: Show, Don’t Tell! and how powerful a sentence is without superfluous words.

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