“Catch the spirit in this book and follow the suggestions. I guarantee your writing will improve, and you’ll be a happier communicator.” —Thomas Moore, best-selling author of Care of the Soul*Winner of National Best Books Award in Writing & Publishing**Do you dread writing—even when you have something important to say?*Is starting your first draft a struggle?*Are you ready to get the words right?Words at Work can help. This powerful little book, the first in the Write Faster Series, shows you how to shift your thinking, write with confidence, and boost your career.I’ve helped hundreds of writers just like you overcome their fears about writing so they can start writing with ease. I know these methods work because I’ve lived them—moving on from my own self-doubt and fear to the success of writing 15 nonfiction books, 1,200+ articles for major publications, and eight (and counting!) novels.Words at Work shows everyone from executives and entrepreneurs to aspiring fiction writers how to write in a clear, conversational, and creative style that people actually want to read. And every proven tip and tool can be applied to anything you write. Through essays and honest recounting of my own trials and tribulations as a writer, you’ll learn practical and easy ways to write—and succeed!Words at Work shows you how to:1. Overcome fear of writing2. Write faster and easier3. Organize information (no tedious outlines)4. Use stories to engage your readers5. Tap into your creativity (yes, you are creative!)If you’re like me, right about now you might be thinking, “Yeah, but old habits are hard to break.” I hear you—yet over the past decade while teaching writing, I’ve marveled at how quickly people get over their fears about writing when they understand how the writing process actually works. (Like everyone writes lousy first drafts!) Once they discover that, they’re off and running.In Words at Work, I share easy, step-by-step writing tools you can use over and over. You’ll learn not only how to write, but how to develop a writer’s mindset. You’ll feel more confidant and creative—and there’s no telling where that can lead.Get your free copy of Words at Work today and start writing faster and easier!About the AuthorI’ve been a professional writer for more than 35 years. That includes 15 nonfiction books (three have won multiple awards) and more than 1,200 articles for major publications. I’m also the author of the internationally acclaimed Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series. Earlier this century, I spent 10 years coaching executives and employees at companies such as: Microsoft, Visa, T-Mobile, Citibank, The Boeing Co., Del Monte, University of Washington, U.S. Small Business Admin., and City of Seattle.My long career as a journalist includes feature articles for magazines and newspapers such as Southern Living, Country Living, Yoga Journal, Associations Now, Advancing Philanthropy, Restaurants USA, American Cinematographer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Charlotte Observer, guideposts.com, and washingtonpost.com. For the past decade, I’ve loved serving as a book coach, helping others write the books they’ve always dreamed of.