“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” - Mark Twain

I live to write. Finding the right words to tell a story is what I'm all about. It can be the story of a sport, the story of a life, or the story of your business. Finding a unique angle and getting to the heart of the story is what brings great writing to life. That's what I strive to do in every project I take on.

Here's a sampling of a few of my favorite projects.

topresume.com • 30th March 2021

How to Add Skills to LinkedIn

Your Linkedin profile is your living resume. It continues to change as you learn and gain new experiences — at least, it should! One of the most effective tools you have on your Linkedin profile to help separate you from others in your field is the...

topresume.com • 30th March 2021

How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

No matter what stage of the job-search process you're in, you'll always need a LinkedIn profile that stands out. With more than 600 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is easily the largest professional network on the planet. If you're serious about...

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The Writers For Hire • 5th March 2021

The Hero's Journey: Storytelling in B2B

Humans are storytellers from way back in the caveman days. We crave stories, stories drive us, and we immerse ourselves in stories. A truly remarkable story draws the reader in and makes them feel like they are not just riding along with the hero;...

The Writers For Hire • 22nd September 2020

Publishing Your Private Memoir or Family History Book

You have a story to tell and you are confident that it’s worth telling. It has characters, drama, and is filled with emotion. The best part is, it’s all true! Now you want to preserve that story for those you love and generations to come. So, what...

topresume.com • 21st July 2020

Why the Handshake May Go Away — and Options to Replace It

It might be time to leave handshaking behind. When you walked into a room for a business meeting or interview, your first thought was probably to stick out your hand for a handshake. It's more than just a habitual nicety — it's a gesture of goodwill...

The Penny Hoarder • 9th July 2020

Make More Money With These Facebook Business Page Tips

If you own a business, you need a web presence. First and foremost, that means you should have a great website. There’s no way around that. But what about social media? Is it necessary to have a Facebook business page? Let’s see. In December 2019,...

The Penny Hoarder • 5th June 2020

This Platform Connects Businesses With People Who Want to Support Them

In short, Community Carecard is a way for businesses who don’t have a digital footprint to sell gift cards online. This allows them to bring in some income even while their doors are shut. These gift cards can then be used by customers once the...

Work and Money • 27th May 2020

66 Facts That Explain 'The Big Lebowski' Phenomenon

Some movies are fun to watch once. Others you’ll watch a few times. The rare movie lives beyond the screen. Not only do we watch it over and over. But we quote it. We let its language seep into our culture. And the whole experience takes on a life of...

IT PRO • 18th March 2020

10 tips to get employees into cybersecurity awareness training

For many employees, the idea of cybersecurity is something that is handled by another department and doesn’t affect them. Changing this mindset isn’t easy, but it’s possible. To make any cybersecurity plan effective, you must have the whole company...

IT PRO • 18th March 2020

10 best IT certifications for beginners

A career in information technology has a lot to offer. It can be challenging, exciting and offer a great salary. Plus, with the speed of technological advancement, it’s a career that is only going to increase in demand. Perhaps the most significant...

The Penny Hoarder • 6th November 2019

What Is Peer-to-Peer Lending? Here’s How It Works and What You Should Know

You have a little money saved up. Nice. But it’s just sitting in a bank account earning between 1 and 2% interest. At that rate, your money is going to grow at a snail’s pace. You know you could invest in the stock market, but what if it crashes? If...

6th November 2019

The Long, Sad History of Gender Pay Inequality

It’s all over the news but it’s not really new news. Women aren’t getting paid as much as men for doing the same jobs. Even the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is getting cheated. Its players get paid dramatically less than players on the...

6th November 2019

The Biggest Box-Office Flops of 50 Big-Time Movie Stars

They’re the biggest names on the big screen. You’ll shell out your hard-earned cash just because their names are on the cast list. They’re so big they’re bulletproof. Well, not exactly. Just because a movie star is cranking out box-office hits these...

LawnStar • 6th November 2019

Why Your Soil Needs Phosphorus

You want your lawn to be lush and green, right? To accomplish that, you need to give it all the nutrients it needs to flourish. If you fertilize your lawn at all, you’ve probably heard about or seen vital nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and...

The Penny Hoarder • 20th February 2019

This Actor Is Saving More Than $1,100/Year — Just by Switching Car Insurance

This Actor Is Saving More Than $1,100/Year — Just by Switching Car Insurance When you’re watching the big screen, or the little one for that matter, you probably don’t think about actors’ daily lives. Believe it or not, most of them deal with the...

The Penny Hoarder • 18th December 2018

How This Librarian Fixed Her Budget After Taking a Pay Cut to Serve Her Community

How This Librarian Fixed Her Budget After Taking a Pay Cut to Serve Her Community Ayanna Gaines is a woman who decided to change her story. Gaines, 46, had spent the bulk of her career in academic libraries. But what she really wanted to do was help...

The Penny Hoarder • 5th December 2018

11 Perfect, Everyday Opportunities to Start Teaching Your Kids About Money

The thought of talking about money to my kids is a little overwhelming. Now that I have twin babies, I need to start thinking about how I’m going to raise them to be smarter than I was when it comes to finances. The important thing isn’t to be...

The Penny Hoarder • 27th November 2018

This 30-Day Challenge Will Help Any Married Couple Conquer Their Money Woes

Congratulations! You’ve said your vows. You’ve thrown that bouquet (who knew Grandma could jump like that?). You’re even rocking a nice tan from your honeymoon. Now married life really begins. Like it or not, your finances are a major factor in your...

The Penny Hoarder • 12th September 2018

Hazy on Investing? You Can Invest in Cannabis Stocks for as Little as $5

Hazy on Investing? You Can Invest in Cannabis Stocks for as Little as $5 It’s time to get serious. You’re finally making some green. You know your money needs to do more than just supply you with fun memories and Cheeto-dusted fingers. Heck, your...

The Penny Hoarder • 28th February 2018

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With Free Goodies at Target on March 3

see more from Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With Free Goodies at Target on March 3 When I was a kid, there was this thing that we did. We read lots of books, in library nooks, We read about Wockets that hid in our pockets, Of the doctor who...

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