How to Put Rumors to Rest

Written by Taylor - 21 Comments

I’d like you all to imagine a Jedi hand-wave right now, because that title doesn’t work nearly so well without it.
There is no ebook. There has never been an ebook. We never referred to it obliquely a few weeks back. We haven’t been keeping it under wraps. We haven’t even subtly slipped it into [...]

Top Ten Blogs for Writers: The Results are In!

Written by James - 19 Comments

Well, it’s a wrap, folks. The finalists are out for the Top Ten Blogs for Writers, and we’re pleased and honored to have made the grade again.
“Oh, come on, James. We all knew you’d be on the list…”
Well, to be frank, we didn’t. There are new sites for writers and writing blogs cropping up [...]

We Like Special Announcements. Here are Three.

Written by James - 17 Comments

Special announcements are good. Everyone needs special announcements from time to time, right? Well, I have three for you today.
Top Ten Blogs for Writers Finalists
The 4th annual Top Ten Blogs for Writers contest is now closed for submissions, and the list of finalists has been posted.
Nearly 300 blogs were nominated, and we’re honored to [...]

Top Ten Blogs for Writers: Time to Vote!

Written by James - 8 Comments

The 4th annual Top Ten Blogs for Writers contest is open and taking nominations!
That’s right. It’s time for you to head on over and vote for your favorite blog for writers.
(Men with Pens, right?)
Thanks to your support, we’ve been in the Top Ten Blogs for Writers for two years running now. (Check out last [...]

Sticky Business Contest Winners: Congrats!

Written by James - 15 Comments

In November, we asked readers if they ever wanted to get unstuck from where they were. The resounding answer came back, and it was, “Yes!”
Our Sticky Business Contest received fantastic response, and nearly two hundred people entered. It was a tough competition though, not an easy random win, and after four weeks of task-work, only [...]

Teaching People What They Never Learned in University

Written by James - 37 Comments

Imagine going to University for say, about seven years. Imagine studying hard for more than 40 hours a week. Imagine trying to hold down a job while you do that just to make ends meet at the end of the month. Imagine fitting in friends, a social life family… You work hard, get exhausted, study [...]

We’ll Be Back on January 5, 2009

Written by James - 26 Comments

First, click this link. It’ll provide thematic background music for your reading pleasure.
Good job. Now then, since our families and friends have been so patient with us throughout the year, we feel they deserve our attention during the holiday season.
We’ll be taking a short break from our regular posting schedule during this period, and we’ll [...]

Wrapping Up Some Sticky Business: Our Contest Ends

Written by James - 8 Comments

More than a month ago, we asked our readers whether they’ve ever wanted to get unstuck from where they are. Where did they want to be? What was holding them back from reaching their dream.
Was it was money? We had the right contest for them. We’re giving away nearly $20,000 in prizes to help three [...]

Check Out Task Three of the Sticky Business Contest

Written by James - 11 Comments

It’s the last week of the Sticky Business Contest, and we’re down to 37 participants working hard on Task Four to plan the business they’ve always wanted.
It’s been quite a ride. Participants embraced Task One, and then the odds narrowed down sharply as people realized fast ideas and chasing dreams takes some careful thought.
The downside? [...]

Take a Look at Task Two of the Sticky Business Contest

Written by James - 17 Comments

We’ve just finished up Round two of the Sticky Business Contest and well into Round three. It’s been great so far, and the 44 remaining participants are putting their all into tasks.
We’ve noticed something interesting. Participants are focusing more on giving strong, solid answers. They aren’t so focused on winning anymore. Sure, they want to [...]

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