The Truth About Loss of Voice, Hoarseness & Vocal Abuse

If you suffer from chronic hoarseness or loss of voice, there is a term for it. It is called vocal abuse and, in many cases, it is caused by misuse of the speaking voice. Unless you change the cause, it will only get worse and possibly lead to permanent damage to your vocal cords. How important is your speaking voice to you?

The Anatomy of a Joke - (How to Write a Great Joke!)

Want to add a few jokes to your next written piece? No problem. As a professional stand-up comedienne and writer who stays afloat by selling volumes of jokes each month (Clinton's antics paid my mortgage and Bush isn't doing too badly either), I'll pass on some joke writing tips that’ll send you in the right direction.

Public Speaking and Hypnotherapy

On the other hand, hypnotherapy is known to provide quicker results. The treatment usually involves hypnotism performed by a qualified individual. Depending on your problems with public speaking, hypnotherapy can rid you of your fears after one to five sessions and it is relatively cheaper.

How To Use Your Voice Effectively

A short article identifying some tips and suggestions on how best to make the most of a speaker's voice. Although the voice is the speaker's primary tool of communication, it is often overlooked by the speaker because they are focusing on the content of the presentation.

How Blogging Led to an Editor-in-Chief's Job Offer

I've been blogging since 2005. I do it consistently, eg, 3-5 times a week, and dispense helpful information (at least I do my best too). As I wrote in my 4-2-07 post, blogging led to a career-changing opportunity. A client I'd done some consulting for offered me a position as Editor-in-Chief of an industry start-up magazine.

Lessons Learned from Two Years of Blogging (Part III of III)

Two+ years of blogging leads to some serious do's and don'ts - and money-making opportunities. Read on for full details.

Lessons Learned from Two Years of Blogging (Part II of III)

Lessons learned from two years of blogging that will help you attract more readers, monetize your blog and make blogging more fun.

Speaking Speedily: Bad for Business

People speak fast in business for three separate reasons. The first step to slowing your rate is learning why you talk quickly. Additional suggestions are given to slow down.

Express Yourself Fully

About the advantage of expressing emotions

Cure Writer's Block With a Few Sneaky Tricks

People tasked with important writing projects often seem to succumb to writer's block, that agonizing feeling of not knowing where to begin on a big project. Yet professional writers never seem to get this condition. That's because they know a few secrets that protect them from ever getting stalled in a writing project.

The Best Answers to College Essay Questions

Arguably the most difficult part of writing an essay is getting started. And getting started involves...

The Check List

Ever felt stupid for lack of preparation? A simple way to make sure you deliver a great presentation with limited stress.

Your Guide To Freelance Writing

A brief description of freelance writing.Those who have a flair for writing and wish to hone their writing skills will surely find this interesting.

How Star Wars Helped me Write Better Corporate Video Scripts

It's so easy to point the video camera at your head and start talking. Just don't do it. See how the great movies grab and keep your attention and how you can adapt this philosophy for your business. Remember it's all about the Battle Cruiser.

Importance Of Humor In Your Speech

Some keynote speaker says that they do not use humor in their speech because it does not go with their comfort. In fact any body can use humor and it is a very valuable tool in speaking. Apt humorous speech relaxes your audience and creates more comfortable feel with you as a humorous speaker. Humor could also bring attention to the point you are making - and it as well help the audience better remember your point. It actually breaks down barriers so that the audience is more open to your tips and ideas.