Also known as: influentialxprs
I’ve been coaching writers since 1st Grade, when I crafted a one-page story about a fish, then whispered writing advice to a classmate. My teacher, Mrs. Frampton, enjoyed my story, but still took away my recess because I talked in class. Since then, my passion for ideas and expression has propelled me through over 20 years as an educator of students ages 12 to 86, inspired me to write the script and lyrics for a musical, Mary’s Song, brought me small-town fame as a country music DJ, and helped me persuade a Secret Service agent and more than one gangsta’ to see things my way. I possibly follow more blogs regularly than most people read once. I have written for print, broadcast and online media. In 2011, I wrote the study guides for the online social media courses Blogging from Scratch and Social Media from Scratch, which are designed for small business owners and social media novices. With an MA in English and a BS in English and Drama, I approach presentations as participatory theater. Audiences may find themselves communicating through pantomime or literally shaking their maracas. I’m determined to figure out how to distribute virtual tambourines in my webinars, so I can direct musical numbers to reinforce learning. I have presented at ConQuesT, Central Exchange, Feet-Up Network, New Landings Speakers Series and numerous education conferences. I’ve been a Mac devotee since 1984. On my iPhone and iPad, my favorite apps are Pulp, Scrabble and MagicalPad. I’m a compulsive book buyer who appreciates both the feel of hardbacks and the fact I don’t have to dust the books on my Kindle. I support Pluto as a planet, chocolate as a food group, and Househunters International as educational television. Specialties ? Encouraging and guiding you to produce your highest quality work for publication. ? Consulting with and training you in strategic blogging and social media messaging. ? Curating content and training you to enhance your authority through content curation. ? Developing creative, memorable, one-sentence to one-page biographies. ? Facilitating Masterminds and writers' groups.
