Editing Matters, Executive Edition
There are many different reasons for writing a book. Executives who write books do so for multiple reasons. They may be artistic and need to share their wit and wisdom much like the poets, bards, and social activists of old. Executives, like entrepreneurs, often need...
Book Review: Business Boutique
Christy Wright has done many great things with Business Boutique. The Audience Women business owners. Wright wrote the book for women who either haven't started their businesses or who have just started out. However, I have been in business two years and found it to...
Tattoos Are a Form of Communication
In the News: Teen says tattoo covering half his face is making it hard to find work When Topflight Communication was founded, it was based on the premise that all forms of communication are important in business and professional settings. Books written for...
Dialects Can Be Tricky
When writing about a certain people group or time period, it is important for authors to know the rules of their characters' dialect. Many suggest not using dialect at all to avoid making mistakes and potentially offending native speakers, but ignoring dialect...
Upcoming Events
Listed below are Michelle's upcoming speaking engagements and any expected release dates. August 28...Creativepreneur Summit at Sea with Kandi...
8 Reasons Every Author Should Sell Paper Books
I know there are many great reasons to own an e-reader, but here are even better reasons for authors to continue selling printed books. Tangibility. People like things they can touch and feel. Most consumers do not carry their e-readers to every networking event or...
Reaching Even One
Many years ago, I volunteered to direct the children's orchestra at my church. I was not the best person for the job, to be sure, but I was the willing one. I simply love music and wanted to give the children who didn't want to sing or dance a way to participate in...
Golf: Making Connections with God and People
This weekend I attended an event called God, Golf and Girls. It was an amazing time with women who truly believe in serving God and others, helping each other succeed, and using golf to make important connections. God, Golf and Girls is an annual golf retreat hosted...
Let Me Introduce Myself
My name is Michelle Watson, born Michelle Lee Thomas in Springfield, Missouri. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I work at home and run my own company from my bonus room at the back of our garage. Because my daughter and granddaughter live with us, I get to spend...