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Use Your Down Time To Learn NEW Skills
or EXPAND Existing Skills
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I'm not going to say anything about "the virus" other than that many of us are at home, isolated and feeling anxious.
ME TOO.
Staying at home IS doing something about it. Thank YOU!
Instead of stressing about things you have ZERO control over, take control over what you can ... one of those things is how you spend your day(s).
I for one, am always learning. I love learning and I never stop. There is always something I want to learn and ... usually I don't have enough time for the "luxury" of learning really neat and cool stuff. I spend all my time learning the stuff I HAVE to, and too little time learning some of the things I WANT to.
My favorite learning platform is Skillshare.
Several years ago I was approached by someone at Skillshare asking me to create some courses for them. After thinking about it for 30 seconds I said YES. And I created a course on how to set up a fully functioning Pinterest account the RIGHT way, in less than 90 minutes.
I loved the process ... and planned on a whole bunch of classes. LIFE (I have a 91 year old Mom) and a pile of other distractions got in the way.
The thing is ... I get money every single month from that one little course. I eventually did another course and, I get money from that one too.
BUT the biggest thing was I discovered was all the opportunities to learn at Skillshare. Unlike many learning platforms where you have to pay for each course individually, you get a membership (monthly or yearly) and you can take AS MANY classes as you want. If you are a crazy wanker you could take classes 20 hours a day.
I am not THAT crazy, but let's say ... I indulged in my love of learning. I took a drawing class, a few cooking classes as well as getting darn good at Powerpoint. I found out how to use Trello to the max and how to fix my toilet (saved enough to pay for Skillshare for several YEARS!).
So ... I want to INTRODUCE you to Skillshare, because right now you can get two whole months FREE if you sign up for Premium. You can cancel at anytime. You can pay monthly, or if you see a lot of classes you want to take ... get the yearly membership for almost half the monthly price.
Here's my link ... and yes, I get an affiliate commission ... enough for a small canister of my favorite coffee ... so Thanks!
Here are a few courses I am going to recommend to you. I've looked at ALL of them and have taken several of them all the way through and surprised myself by learning new stuff!
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MARKETING BOOKS happens to be one of MY favorite topics!
The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing
(Nonfiction)
"This is a great
tutorial if you're thinking about writing a book. It goes into great detail
about Marketing - which is always tricky and very important. Great tips and
tricks on how to do it and making the internet work for you! I loved the
information about PR and marketing processes and how to connect with my
readers. This helps a lot!" -Student Review https://skl.sh/3aRlc4H
Self-Publishing profits
With this course, you
will figure out the best way to build up potential profitable publishing
business, allowing you to travel whenever and wherever you want, decide your
own work schedule, make money in your sleep, and generate passive income that
supports your family, lifestyle, passions, and dreams. https://skl.sh/2XoSvYC
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TWITTER is one of the Social Media networks I recommend to busy authors ... it is easy to set up, grow and maintain.
Getting Started with Twitter for Business Using Twitter
strategically can have exponential effects on your business – growing your
customer base, amplifying your marketing reach, and building your brand in a
way that truly impacts your bottom line.
Drawing from
experiences with thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs, Twitter’s Marketing Manager,
Sandra Vega, has just the class for you. https://skl.sh/2WKxUxP
Lead Generation on Twitter Watch your account
grow as you skyrocket your engagement on Twitter. Not only do you find out exactly how to GROW
your account, but you get an actionable PLAN … it only takes 10 minutes per day
to execute! https://skl.sh/2Jzarrs
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I have a love - hate relationship with FACEBOOK but ... it is a must for building a following.
Facebook for Small Business - Essential Training Instructor, Haydn
Adams, navigates you through his own business pages and client examples to show
you how he utilizes all of the organic (non-paid) options Facebook gives you.
You’ll watch training videos which give you step-by-step directions on how to do
various activities on the Facebook page side. If you run a small
business and want to further leverage the Facebook Business world, this course
is for you.
https://skl.sh/2V3TxGI
Facebook Marketing Without Buying Ads "It was a very good step by step tutorial, and
there are things I never would have thought of. I found it very useful to help
build a framework for me to be able to promote my business."
-Student Review https://skl.sh/2x1ZZX5 ~~~
If you have KIDS at home ... they are probably bugging you for things to do. There are HUNDREDS of faboulous courses for kids ... here are two that caught MY eye!
Art for Kids: Learn to Draw and Paint a Funny Bunny
with Watercolors
"Did this project with
my 6 year old and 9 year old. Very clear and easy to understand, and I
appreciated that the teacher emphasized that their project would not look
exactly like hers. It gave them confidence in what they were doing, and the
projects turned out great! Thanks!" -Skillshare Review
https://skl.sh/2wqr7yA
Kids Art Collage: Create a Cute Cat Collage The Kitty Cat Collage Art Project may
be just what you are looking for! Designed with beginners in mind, this project
is perfect for children ages 6+.
LOL I fit into the 6+ age range and am
not embarrassed to admit giving this one a go … my neighbor has a little girl who loves MY kitty! So I gave her, her very own kitty! https://skl.sh/3e37j58
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There is NO downside to this ... Join Skillshare Premium and get two months free. Have FUN ... learn something you've always been curious about ... or add to your repertoire of work skills!
Join Skillshare HERE
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Book Marketing Services
My mission is to help
independent publishers and writers market their books and services. To that end I offer inexpensive services on Fiverr.
MELROCK on Fiverr ________________________________________________ |
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