Favorite posts and very short stories from 2019. Join in a fun look back.
2019 in Review for Penny Layne Writes
Tag: Life
If You Teach Them They Will Come: How to Become a Tutor
Do you have what it takes to tutor others? Find out what you need to start your own tutoring business.
Journaling Ideas: Creating a Quote Journal
Maybe you are convinced that journaling is a good practice to promote creativity and help you plan for success, but you’ve never formed the habit and you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you are already an avid journal-keeper, but you just need fresh ideas to keep the momentum going. There are many options out … Continue reading Journaling Ideas: Creating a Quote Journal
The Secret to Secret Formulas for Success in Business
Is There a Secret Formula for Success? You see it all the time: The secret to succeeding at X; # Secrets to do X; The # Secrets Every Successful X Knows. It’s intriguing. You want to be successful too. You say yes, I want to know this secret. You ask yourself, could this secret work … Continue reading The Secret to Secret Formulas for Success in Business
Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?
Before I get into this article, I want to make a couple points clear: While some of the people discussed are high school dropouts, this does not mean I’m advocating for dropping out of high school. Education is important. If you’re struggling, if nothing else, completing your high school degree will teach you to persevere. … Continue reading Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?
What Are Your Priorities? Tips for Achieving Work-Life Balance
Are long hours in the office and away from friends and family the norm? According to a survey from Harvard Business School, 94% of professionals say they spend more than 50 hours per week on work related projects. Of that 94%, almost half of them admitted to working 65 hours or more during the week. … Continue reading What Are Your Priorities? Tips for Achieving Work-Life Balance
Words of Wisdom- Agatha Christie on How to be Successful
If you want to be a writer, one of the best things you can do is read. Read the works of those that have come before you and learn from them. Read the advice of authors and get their perspective. This is true of any endeavor; the way to learn how to do something to … Continue reading Words of Wisdom- Agatha Christie on How to be Successful
How to Find Your Creative Support Group
Sometimes friends and family are not going to understand you. I am married to a wonderful man who will support me in almost anything I set out to do. That being said, he doesn’t always understand me. If I am working on my book and need to vent my frustrations over a character not doing … Continue reading How to Find Your Creative Support Group
Simple Journal Idea- The List Journal
Journal Idea for the Reluctant Writer As hard as it is for me, as a writer, to understand, I am aware that some people do not enjoy the art of writing as much as I do. Those people may read my articles about Journaling for Entrepreneurs and become squeamish at the idea. That’s fine, not … Continue reading Simple Journal Idea- The List Journal
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Business
So, you have decided to go out on the ledge with your business idea? You are excited and scared about the opportunities and future of your new business venture. You have read all the success stories you can find to motivate yourself, and you are ready to go. That’s awesome! But before you get too … Continue reading 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Business
