Public Writing

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive...

Stop Writing New Books! How to Find and Profit from Books Already Written and Available on the Public Domain By Gerry Marrs Unlock Hidden Literary Treasures. Build Passive Income Streams. Publish Without Writing a Word. Why reinvent the wheel when the world’s greatest books are already written—and legally yours to use? In this groundbreaking guide, publishing entrepreneur Gerry Marrs unveils a startling truth: the fastest, easiest path to publishing success doesn’t require writing anything new. Instead, it lies in the vast, overlooked world of public domain works—a goldmine of ...

The Essential Einstein: Public Writings presents a rich selection of Einstein's humanistic writings drawn from a diverse array of materials he sanctioned for publication during his lifetime. Distinct from previous collections, this incisive book presents previously excerpted works in their entirety, including key articles, lectures, and speeches.

I have preached for nearly 40 years and taught public speaking in a university for 31. I want to share my practice of preparing a sermon step by step, beginning with careful reading and note-taking on Monday and ending with preaching on Sunday. I will also share tips on becoming a better communicator. Public speaking for preachers, you might say. We handle the most powerful message in the world, so there is no excuse for delivering that message poorly. Can we get better at sermon delivery? Absolutely.

Americans' current trust in journalists is at a dismayingly low ebb, particularly on the subject of national and international politics. It might be tempting to look back to the mid-twentieth century, when the nation's press corps was a seemingly venerable and monolithic institution that conveyed the official line from Washington with nary a glint of anti-patriotic cynicism. As Kathryn McGarr's City of Newsmen shows, however, the real story of what Cold War-era journalists did and how they did it wasn't exactly the one you'd find in the morning papers.

The Clarity Code: How to Communicate Complex Ideas with Simplicity and Power Are your ideas brilliant—but sometimes buried under too many words? Do you find yourself overexplaining, losing your audience, or struggling to make technical or complex topics resonate? The Clarity Code is your guide to breaking through the fog. Communication coach Diane Windingland distills decades of experience helping leaders, professionals, and subject-matter experts transform complicated messages into clear, compelling communication. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Simplify without dumbing down Use ...

“Whether you are a seasoned communicator or a newbie on the scene, Bite the Dog is a must-read. In his thoughtful and witty way, Gary has effectively explained and modeled the time-tested importance of the art of effective public relations. The value of his expert coaching on being the most effective you can be is incalculable.” - THE HONORABLE MARY BONO, Principal at Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting, former U.S. Representative, California “As a public relations executive, Gary possesses that intangible quality—an ability to identify an opportunity as well as craft and communicate a ...

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist. Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good...

Confident Communication can make the difference in your job, your business and your life. In this book you will discover how to: • MANAGE the fear of public speaking • Melt the “plastic person” and become AUTHENTIC • Learn how to PRACTICE your speech without having to memorize it all • Transform your IDEAS into speeches quickly • Discover powerful speech STRUCTURES • Learn time-tested RHETORICAL DEVICES to create memorable phrases • “Find the Funny” and effectively use HUMOR • Develop DYNAMIC Openings and closings • Create engaging STORIES that will keep an ...

In Lincoln and the Power of the Press, Harold Holzer shows us an activist Lincoln through journalists who covered him from his start to the night of his assassination. In a wholly original way, Holzer shows us politicized newspaper editors battling for power and a masterly president who used the press to speak directly to the people and shape the nation.

Whether an accomplished speaker or a nervous novice, you'll acquire invaluable insights from seasoned speakers. Discover practical techniques on what to embrace and pitfalls to avoid. Witness how they conquered their fears and mastered the captivating art of public speaking, transforming trepidation into triumph. If you’ve ever: -- Been passed up for a promotion because it involved public speaking -- Been afraid to speak up in meetings -- Accepted an invitation to speak and choked -- Doubted your ability to effectively communicate your ideas to others -- Missed out on opportunities to ...

When the Moment Comes - Find the Words That Truly Matter With Bonus AI Assistant to help craft a heartfelt Eulogy - Struggling to find the right words to honour someone’s life? - Feeling nervous about speaking publicly at a funeral or memorial? - Want a compassionate Christian guide that helps you speak with faith, grace, and confidence? Delivering a eulogy is one of life’s most sacred responsibilities. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or facing this for the first time, Eulogy Writing - What to Say When Someone Dies offers the emotional and spiritual support you need to speak with ...

A clear, practical, first-of-its-kind guide to communicating and understanding numbers and data—from bestselling business author Chip Heath. How much bigger is a billion than a million? Well, a million seconds is twelve days. A billion seconds is…thirty-two years. Understanding numbers is...

What if you couldn't speak clearly—and became history's most excellent wartime communicator anyway? Winston Churchill was born with a severe speech impediment. His "s" sounds came out slurred. He struggled with "r" sounds. He stuttered. Classmates mocked him mercilessly at school. Yet this boy who couldn't say "rabbit" clearly would become the voice that saved civilization—and win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Communicate Like Churchill reveals the extraordinary transformation through verified accounts and Churchill's own words: The childhood mockery that taught him to prepare more ...

A pioneer of the New Journalism movement, Hunter S. Thompson wrote with a fire that captured the attention of millions. Here Thompson delivers a mind-bending view of the 1992 presidential race, packed with all the horror, sacrifice, lust, and glory that made this campaign so utterly fascinating.

Modern policing demands more than physical readiness—it requires strong cognitive skills, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and professional communication. Conquer the Police Officer Exam is a complete and structured guide designed to build the mental, ethical, and observational foundations of effective law enforcement service. Through clear and steady explanations, this study guide helps future officers understand the mission of policing, the responsibilities of public trust, and the mindset needed to perform with integrity and confidence. The book explores the human side of ...

Unlock the Secrets to Transformative Fundraising Success! Are you a nonprofit leader or staff member struggling to meet your fundraising goals? Do you find it challenging to engage donors and secure the funding your organization needs to make a real impact? You're not alone. Many nonprofits face these hurdles, but the good news is that there are proven strategies to overcome them. Fundraiser Faith: The Secrets of Successful Nonprofits Who Changed Their Giving Strategy to Change The World offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of fundraising and grant acquisition. This book ...

Are you an author or creative preparing for success? Do you want to learn to speak effectively in front of an audience? All successful creatives have to speak and present in public, whether that's at a festival, on a podcast or radio show, or as part of earning multiple streams of income. But you don’t have to be like Tony Robbins, bouncing around on stage with a booming voice and larger than life personality. You just have to be you and tell your story in your own way.

Tiger Woods has called the U.S. Open "the most difficult national championship." With Open, John Feinstein goes behind the scenes to tell for the first time the full story of how the 2002 U.S. Open Championship came into being-how a public course was transformed into one of the most difficult...

Your First Government Contract introduces the small business entrepreneur or new public sector account executive to the world of government contracting. Scott introduces the reader to what to expect with their first opportunity, the government procurement cycle, industry terminology used, and winning strategies for proposal writing. Starting the book with essential vendor registration, Scott quickly transitions to why some companies succeed in government contracting while others do not, marketing to public agencies, types of government customers, contracting vehicles, how offers are ...