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Have an idea for a book you'd like to write? Working on a book at the moment and wondering what's next?
Seen a few discussions recently on writing and releasing books, so thought I'd share a reminder of how I can help...
I often get people wanting to "
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My next Books & Networking meeting is next month - Wednesday 15th March, 10:20am-12:00pm.
Meet other business owners, network, and discuss the books you are currently reading. Everyone welcome!
No specific book - everyone discusses the books they are r
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I've not done any baking since Halloween, until now! Finally made the carrot cake I've mentioned in a few previous posts.
Do you like carrot cake? Any favourite carrot cake recipes, or places you like to buy them?
And if you don't like carrot cake - wh
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Tomorrow (1st February) my business will celebrate it's 11th birthday!
When did you start your business? And what has changed in your business (e.g. what you do, technology, good practices, regulations, etc.) since you started?
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What are your new year resolutions or goals for 2023?
Is there anything you are looking forward to in the next year, or something you are hoping to achive?
These could be goals for your business or personal goals!
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Do you have an advent calendar this year?
Be great to see your advent calendar and what you have!
Photo is from a few years ago - decided not to have an advent calendar this year.
There are so many great calendars around this year - from the usual choco
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An interesting topic that's come up a few times recently in various conversations:
My main business is developing and selling software products, with clients in different parts of the UK (and even overseas)!
None of my clients are in Aberdeen. Within t
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Less then a week until Halloween!
Any Halloween activities planned for this year? How do you usually celebrate Halloween?
Either for yourself and/or your business?
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While in Aberdeen I'm mostly known for my book related activities , my main business is actually developing software products!
This past week I've been updating details for my planning software, e.g. updating my website, putting together graphics, etc.
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This past week I've had a few days off, which yesterday included a walk along the beach and going further and walking around Seaton Park too (spending today recovering from that walk!)
I've also started organising the next Books & Networking, which wi
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A number of people have mentioned wanting to talk to me or looking for help with their book idea, or books they are working on.
Earlier this year, I mentioned plans for a book writing workshop, and it will go ahead next month...
Tuesday 20th September,
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I've just released my 6th book - Your Product, Your Business.
Full of hints, tips and ideas to help you build a business around your products and services.
A lot of what I cover in the book is what I wish I'd known when I started my own business 10 yea
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Today is Friday 13th!
Is it just a normal day for you?
Or do you believe it's unlucky?
What's the spookiest thing to ever happen to you?
(I like to believe Friday 13th is whatever you make it, and therefore it's a lucky day!)
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Are you attending next month's Books & Networking?
Tuesday 7th June, 10:30am-12:00pm
This will be the final Books & Networking before taking a break for a few months over the Summer holidays!
One of my favourite parts of previous Books & Networking meet
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I've released a new version of my free recipe software! (Yes, it really is available for free - no adverts, no spyware and you don't even need to provide an e-mail address!)
A few people that have been here for a while may remember when I originally cr
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Happy Easter!
What are you up to or have planned this Easter bank holiday weekend?
And do you have any Easter eggs? What are your favourite chocolates, and which eggs do you have this Easter?
(And if you are reading over the weekend, why not come along
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This is an idea I've mentioned in a few replies and to ABN members in conversation! Something I'm planning...
Have an idea for a book you would like to write and release?
I'm considering organising a workshop in Aberdeen for anyone wanting to write/re
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Year has gone quickly so far, so tomorrow is 1st April!
One of my favourite April Fool's Day memories is years ago, convincing someone on the original ABN website that I was a rapper!
What are your favourite April Fool's Day pranks and memories? Are th
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