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With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International-- this book is written by an award-winning speaker and storyteller. Stories add depth and interest to any presentation. They get an audience listening, add a change of pace, teach without preaching, provide a context for information, and create a bond between the speaker and the audience. This practical, down-to-earth guide will teach readers how to use stories and humor to support their speaking objectives. From the apparently "spontaneous" story that's planned well in advance to an entire presentation that is a story, the author demonstrates how professional speakers use stories and humor, and shows how readers can use these elements to add polish and appeal to their own speeches and presentations. Readers will find a wealth of step-by-step ideas, tips, worksheets, and exercises to help you make effective use of stories. They'll discover how to create the critical elements of successful stories, learn how to see with a storyteller's eye, master techniques like foreshadowing and pace to create interest and drama. They will even find out how to become a likable narrator, keep their presentation balanced, and fresh - even when called upon to repeat it often. This is an ideal reference for professionals and novice speakers who want be remembered by their audiences. Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.
An inspirational 30-day plan for banishing the blues! I'm Too Blessed to Be Depressed proves that life - and one's outlook - can be completely transformed. Filled with effective motivational techniques, practical wisdom, and inspirational stories, this proven program shows people who are "down and out" how they can turn the blues into a period of self-reflection, fulfillment and even joy. In only 30 days, readers discover how to: Rejoice and connect with the values of others Laugh and cry at life Delight in the survival of others who have overcome difficult obstacles Face challenges head-on This one-of -a-kind compendium, complete with a built in "gratitude journal," combines the best of the self help and inspirational genres to help readers fully appreciate all of life's complexities and hidden treasures.
A guide to scrapbooking and journaling collects tips and techniques for preserving memories, photographs, and family stories
Learn what to buy, which stories to scrapbook first and how to present them effectively. Over 100 page ideas and 50 quick-start stories.
Enliven scrapbook stories by stamping borders, corners, frames, lettering, backgrounds and more.
On any scrapbook page, the pictures really only tell half the story--a short but expressive journal entry or caption is just as important for capturing a special memory. Scrapbookers know this and are constantly looking for ways to make it easier and less time consuming. Popular scrapbook columnist Joanna Campbell Slan shows how to capture stories as they're happening using simple one-minute journaling methods. She then shows how to get those stories onto album pages with a minimum of fuss and effort. For crafters who don't like their own handwriting, Slan illustrates several creative solutions using computer type, lettering templates, stencils and rubber stamps. * Makes adding stories to scrapbook pages fast and easy * Independent Publisher recently lauded Slan as "a gifted storyteller" * Over 575,500 people read Slan's columns each month!
This unique book is an interactive guide to feeling good for working mums the world over. We're all familiar with this woman. She carries a briefcase that doubles as a nappy bag. She collects business cards and report cards. She carries a Franklin planner that reminds her to send out birthday cards to all her friends and family. She's the woman who strives to bless the mess - the unruly threads of life lived fast forward with kids to love, pets to feed, kitchens to clean and a car with two old orders of McDonald's french fries stuffed under the seats. She's also the person most likely to buy a self-help book - particularly one written just for her. Bless This Mess is a rich patchwork quilt of stories of women from all walks of life, paired with journaling prompts to help readers find their own ways through life's complex journeys. Bottom line: Joanna Campbell-Slan inspires moms to feel good about the lives they live.
Partnered with Paper Adventures, a top brand in the scrapbook industry, Scrapbook Storytelling: Adventures in Journaling shows readers how to use PageFlippers--a hot new trend in scrapbooking--to provide a dynamic way to add journaling on scrapbook pages. Also included are new and innovative journaling, photo journaling ideas and page layout designs. Demonstrated from beginning to end in full color, crafters are assured success with this latest addition to the Scrapbook Storytelling series.
The Best of British Scrapbooking & Cardmaking features trendsetting designs by the UK's most talented papercrafters. Storytelling authority and scrapbooking celebrity Joanna Campbell Slan introduces you to the hottest designers in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Joanna shares the stories behind their love of scrapbooking. You'll discover: Twelve winners of The Best of British Scrapbooking layout contest. See their work, learn their secrets, and go inside the process of creating award winning designs. Twelve honourable mention winners of The Best of British Scrapbooking layout contest and their notable work. Four talented and award winning judges who share their insights and expertise. 153 scrapbook pages with descriptions of techniques and design tips. 36 close ups of layout particulars so you can see the work in detail. 40 card images and an explanation of techniques from the best paper crafters in the UK. Complete supply and resource listings. Index to pages by title and designer.
Comes with a FREE Coloring Book file! <-b> More than 100 BEST loved recipes!Food, Friendship, and Fun--The primary ingredients for a joyful life are all here in this collection of yummy recipes passed along from generation to generation by women from all over the country. Meet "Joanna Campbell Slan's Coloring Club," of loving wives, mothers, sisters, and caregivers who manage to find a little time here and there to indulge in their love of coloring. This collection features more than 100 of their favorite recipes, the dishes they've brought to potlucks, cooked for family gatherings, and swooned over when they needed a sugar rush. There's nothing too fancy here, just down-to-earth, authentic dishes that you'll want to make over and over again. This book comes with a BONUS GIFT, a free coloring book that you can print out to enjoy.
Scrapbooking celebrity, instructor, and author Joanna Campbell Slan introduce you to the hottest designers in the United Kingdom. Joanna shares the stories behind their love of papercrafting, samples of their work, and tips you can use in your own creations. If you love papercrafting, you'll find a wealth of inspiration and a ton of new ideas.
Do you HATE to write? Then this is the book for you! Scrapbookers all over the world call Joanna "the Journaling Goddess" because she's made writing in your memory books sooooooo easy. You'll go from hating journaling to capturing your memories with a smile on your face. This book will help you get started with more than 641 questions and prompts that will help you capture the right (write!) words to accompany your scrapbook pages! (Or of course, you could also write it down in a bullet journal or a diary.) Sharing your heartfelt emotions can be difficult at times, but this book is full of inspiration and ideas that will blast through your stumbling blocks. Whether you write in a bullet journal or on a scrapbook page, you’ll be crafting powerful journaling in no time. See how easy it is for you to save wonderful memories you thought you’d forgotten! Joanna even shares lists of descriptive words that will upgrade your journaling from “blah” to “brilliant!” Here are just a few of the powerful “How to” sections: Organize a complicated story. Share an unhappy memory. Handle divorce, death, and other family dramas. Save memories when you don’t have the time to journal. Journal when you don’t have photos or enough information. Write without fear of making a mistake. Avoid becoming “MIA” (Missing In Action) from your own life. Quit sounding trite and sappy. Use treasured possessions to springboard your writing. Use IMPACT, REFLECTION, and EMOTION so that your scrapbook pages are meaningful. For decades, Joanna Campbell Slan taught journaling to scrapbookers…in magazines, on cruises, and at conferences. Now you the best of her teaching is all in one handy guidebook, a nifty little companion that will make it so, so much easier for you to share your innermost thoughts and emotions on your pages.