How To Make Your Family History Come To Life
You’ve spent the last couple of years researching your family history. You even hired a professional genealogist to track down the information you couldn’t uncover on your own. Now you are ready to share your findings with the rest of your family. You could go with a basic family tree diagram, or a journaled scrapbook, but you really want to make the stories ...
October 13, 2020 READ MORE
The Writers Behind Your Fortune Cookie Aphorism
It may come as a surprise to you that fortune cookies are not actually a Chinese invention. While their true origins are widely debated, it is a common belief that the first fortune cookies appeared in California sometime in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The real question is, though, who is behind the messages on those tiny pieces of paper hidden inside of the cook...
October 9, 2020 READ MORE
Is Traditional Publishing Dead?
There was a time when writing a book and actually getting it published was a dream akin to saying “I’m going to make it in the NBA!” or “I’m going to be a rock star!” Then, self-publishing came along. And while it didn’t garner much respect early on, in recent years self-publishing has taken over a major share of the publishing industry. In other words...
October 6, 2020 READ MORE
How to Put Your Best Foot Forward with Your Style Guide
You may not think fonts, colors, and tone of voice are essential in telling your company or organization's story, but they are. These items all reflect your brand and serve as important components to distinguish your company and establish customer loyalty. And there’s nothing better than a style guide to help ensure consistent communications. Style guides are a re...
October 2, 2020 READ MORE