Good: Obliterate
Bad: Obliverate
This is a very hard word for me. I seem to do ok on the first and end of the word. It is the LIT that is the killer. When you wish to destroy or obLITerate something, your attention must be LIT to the center of your target. We’ll see if I can come up with a better idea.
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These are some notes from a writing conference. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker.
1. Establish the genera of your script.
2. introduce our main characters
3. Clarify the world he or she will exist in
4. Introduced the themes or message you want to present
5. Set up the central conflict or dramatic situations. What is at stake?
Other advice:
Know the screenplay/graphic novel format:
The screenplay is a blueprint for not only to tell a visual story but also for shooting a film.
Decision makers look for certain things as they choose scripts.
Screenwriters create for two audiences:
The department heads making the film.
The people who will be watching the film at home or in the theater
The writer of a screenplay has very little control over the end product.
Graphic novel and comic books write create for two audiences:
The artist who will be creating the visual aspect of the comic book.
The people who will be reading the comic book or graphic novel
Create characters who are representatives of your imagination, people you know, have known, and/ or people that you’re aware of in real life.
DO not create characters based on other films you’ve seen or comic books that you’ve read.
Read as much as you can.
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These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
– Quote from the movie The Incredibles 2. Want out of that hole; you first have to put down the shovel. (Stop digging that hole)
– Going into debt restricts our freedoms.
– There are a lot of things to buy. Rent, food, bills, shoes for the kids, insurance,
– Stay away from credit cards and personal credit.
– President Hinkle said: look to the conditions of your fiancés. Dispelling yourself to avoid debt
– Pay off debt as quickly as you can and free yourself from bondage.
– Change is hard and can be uncomfortable.
– Hearts and habits need to be changed.
– We need to live within our means.
– Some couples have contentious relationships when money is involved.
– President Hinckley: self-reliance cannot be obtained when debt hangs over the household.
– We are stewardess over our finances.
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Here are some notes from a church conference or meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
– Having a strong relationship helps us with blessings and to help with relationships
– Moses 7:25 walk with me
– Abide with me means to stay with me. Elder Holland says, in Spanish the word means to remain and to stay. It means to come with conviction and with endurance.
– Spencer w Kimball: I find that when I get council with my relationship with divinity and no divine voice is speaking. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the closeness returns.
– If there is a separation between you and God. God is not the one who moved.
– Our relationship with God is essential. We will always be his children. (Paraphrased)
– Do we trust in God enough to abide with him?
– Sister Merritt; we came to earth to learn and grow. The most useful way is our convenient with God (paraphrased)
– The priesthood was restored so we could have the power of God.
– There was a lot of effort to bring us to earth. Why was all the effort done? Those preparations allow us to head toward eternal life.
– Sister Merriet: we can lose our trust in God when life leads us to distraction instead. (Paraphrase)
– When we face challenges, stay focused and seek God.
– What things that matter to you is illustrated by how you spend your time.
– How to do things God’s way: Sacrifice your agenda so God can direct your life to his plan.
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This is a submission to my caucus corner occasional blog.
Good: innuendo
Bad: inuando
First, INNuENDo has two words, INN and END it. We think of a bunch of adults having drinks at an INN after a long day at work. The conversations between genders may have a lot of sexual innuendos. The conversation may turn a bit too raunchy. One may eventually ask to put an END to the subject matter. We’ll see if that works.
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These are notes from a presentation by Penny Sansevieri. It is one of the lectures from the online Indi summit. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
– Right after your book, have a letter asking for a review.
– A super fan is someone who loves everything you do. You might have only 10 or maybe 50.
– 95% of books sales come from personal recommendations.
– Over 70% of consumes research social media before making a purchase.
– Put a letter on the page directly after the last page of the book. Email books can provide live links.
– Don’t ask for a 5-star review just as for a review. Be honest what did yo7 like what didn’t you like.
– Make it as easy as you possibly can for them.
– This is a good way to get an email list.
– The more expensive your book the longer it requires for pre-promotion.
– Go to google team forums and google street team. Can see what other authors have asked. List such questions such as which media are you most active with. You want to bet them.
– You want to give your street to reward them. Get copies of the book in exchange for an honest review.
– Jeff Bullies blogger> talks about micro-influencer check out
– Ask for fans to share what they like online. Share with social media maybe comment if it is appropriate on their blog topic.
– Always acknowledge an email with a response even if they liked it. Thank them for their time.
– Make sure you have a clear schedule and let them know what to expect.
– Free bookmarks for the street team to distribute.
– Be specific they need to know what to expect.
– Says what we need and when we needed it.
– Create a kit. It contains images; make sure images are consistent, using correct cover, dates.
– Stay in touch and monitor them. They will become your extended family. If one has a baby. Send a card.
– Don’t be afraid of reminding them of their commitment. If someone is not telling them I need to have you help with this. If still an issue finds another team member.
– Need to have info with Dropbox with images, dates etc.
– Maybe something personal on their Facebook page
– Ask about their book releases to share.
– Don’t be afraid to remind them of their commitment.
– Fans are actively engaged in your success.
– Best way to market your first book is with your second book
– Increase your publishing history, maybe by writing shorter books to add to your library.
– What love will you give a reader? Maybe write a scene of a romance novel from the man’s perspective and give extra info for a romance book
– Some authors have characters trading cards, bookmarks. Bath salts that match the theme.
– Maybe ask the authors where do you think this story should be here. Offer a gift card from Amazon. What was your favorite part?
– Listen to your super fans of what they liked. One author rewrote their book one following what fans wanted.
– Listen to the Q&A of a writer’s conference and see if another book can be written.
– Takes a look at other authors who are popular in your genera. See who is at the top of the list and see what they do on their social media. Don’t see out household known big names. Concentrate on one media that works well for you.
– Twitter and linked in is the best media for nonfiction.
– Facebook is not a good source for attention.
– (note from Melva) In a separate discuss someone else suggested that if you ask for an evaluation, provide the link right where you ask them so it is easy for them to do so.
– (note from Melva) Some will offer a free book for an evaluation (doesn’t matter if positive or negative)
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These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
– How to keep going even when the road is difficult?
– Pray
– Be attentive to family responsibility
– D&C 42:42
– Stop reoccurring debt.
– Emergency funds 3-6 mo. use it for an actual emergency.
– Stop relying upon consumer debt and credit card. Cut up your credit cards.
– Pay cash
– Save up for the things you need
– Need to have a desire to be out of debt.
– Have to be accountable with your partner.
– Some will have different envelopes for different expenses.
1. Decide to pay extra
2. Decide where to pay extra. which debt first.
3. lookup roll over method
4. Take additional steps as needed
Pay one with the highest interest or the one with the lowers balance. Paying off the lowest balances you get the sense of reward soonest.
1. Work an extra job
2. Trim down the budget. i.e. cell phone from a smartphone to a dumb phone if necessary
3. Stop cable and use Netflix under $8. a mo.
4. Sell things.
5. Negotiation with credit card co. to reduce rate.
6. Finance counselors: can negotiate with cc companies.
7. Downsizing
8. Refinance the debt: is questionable as sit can trash your credit. Some co. may not be ethical. some people do not change their habits and you build up debt again.
9. Bankruptcy: takes a long time for people to be trusted again.
– D&C 19:35
– Goal: what debt can you pay extra toward?
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Here are some notes from a church meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.
– Consumption of tide pods.
– Many do it because they are challenged to do it or see others do it.
– There are worldly things that could bring spiritual death.
– To keep separate from the world go to the house of prayer and offer holy sacraments. Pay our devotions to the one most holy.
– Honor the Sabbath day.
– Go to sacrament meeting.
– Honor the entire Sabbath day.
– What do you do to come home when you’re not at church?
– Sabbath is a commandment. A day or rest and worship. Set apart by the Lord.
– Keep it holy.
– Joseph F Smith: go not out to seek vain pleasure, prayerful study and think upon the principles of thought and salvation.
– True to the faith: prayer, meditating, studying the scriptures .writing letters. Reading wholesome material.
– Some will avid accessing social media.
– Looking inwardly to see what thing distracts you.
– The more we are committed to commandments the more we will have the spirit.
– We can prepare for the Sabbath day in advance.
– Do our chores on the Sabbath on sat.
– Joseph F Smith: do not overwork on Friday/Saturday to deprive on Sabbath for devotions.
– Saturday is good to pick up all the loose ends of the week.
– How we honor the Sabbath can affect our belief in God.
– As we honor God and Christ on the Sabbath we will get to know him.
– Testimonies can be strengthened by honoring the Sabbath.
– Pray on how you can honor the Sabbath day.
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An interesting youtube post.
