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Where to start as a beginner writer

Are you new to the world of writing? Here are some pointers to consider when starting out your journey!

Define your purpose

A super important first step for any writer is to ask themselves why they are actually writing. What sort of message do you want to put out into the world, what types of stories are you going to tell? Do you want to make people cry, laugh, do you want to inspire them, do you want to shine a torch on important issues, do you want to thrill them or make them feel good?

Familiarize yourself with character arcs

Before plot, there is character! Character arcs are a great way to get yourself started on your writing journey. Learn about internal conflict, misbelief, positive and negative arcs, backstories... Once you know this, the plotting side of things clicks into place much easier.

Understand the basics of story structure

You do not need to be a plot-genius to write a good book. As long as you have a good grasp on your character arcs, and a basic understand of how a story is structured, you’re good to go! It’s great to read about 3-act, 5-act, hero’s journey, and other structures on examples of books you’ve read or films you’ve seen.

Read in your genre

Cannot stress this enough! Every writer should be a reader. It’s so important to read within and outside of your genre, because reading is the best way to learn and grow and improve.

Don’t be afraid to write whatever comes to mind

All writers get stuck into certain parts of their writing, and we all become victims of perfectionism or procrastination one way or another. Don’t let this be a thing to discourage you. What’s important to know about writing is that the more you do it, the more you will improve. So even if you’re writing something for fun, or you’re not entirely happy with the quality, know that actually writing it will help you more than avoiding it.

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I met Vikki Carr long time ago thanks to my sister. She used to wake up in the morning by listening to Vikki Carr’s songs using my old stereo system. She listened that Spanish song “Total” that says “At the end, if you would have loved me I would have forgotten your love/ You see, it was a lost time the one you have meditated to tell me now that this can not be possible”.

I liked that song, really, as I like to have this interview with the one that woke me up in the morning in a mysterious way. She is right now through the phone, with a set of pre-determined questions underling the kind of relationship with the entertainment business people.

Vikky Carr, according to her website (http://vikkicarr.com) was born in El Paso Texas "and raised in Southern California, the eldest of seven children, who later change her name to Vikky Carr." She started singing at the age of four, but it was not until 1961 when she signed a contract with Liberty Records. She recorded He's a Rebel which became the first hit in Australia, and later on she sang It Must Be Him "which charged up the charts in England" says her website.

With almost 50 years of professional experience as a singer, we had this awesome opportunity to talk with this wonderful woman, who have tasted the fame without losing her charm, her singularity, her qualities as a human being, and this is my way to thank her for this interview, which in this case is focused in making entertainment deals around the world due to her singing career.

  How do you deal with people in a negotiation process, do you play hard o soft ball?

“I think the artist should always be dedicated to his art, and let the manager or lawyer deal with those details of negotiation. My function is to sing to an audience and I do not want to get involved in those little details of the agreement. When I get involved in the contract is just in the final phase when it is time to sign that deal”, said Vikki Carr.

To his manager, Dann Moss, playing hard or soft ball depends on “who you are negotiating with, in what country you are negotiating with, because people in different countries negotiate in different ways”. To Vikki Carr’s lawyer you need to make sure that the money is there, in the USA, before the performance because “you do not want to get involved in a lengthy negotiation process” in case something is wrong. The Japanese, he explains, when you sign a contract “their word is their bond and integrity is their word that they will honor that contract”, while in the Middle East, he explains further, the negotiation starts when you sign the contract. We need to understand, resumes Vikki’s manager, “what every person or country or people put into the importance of a signed contract, and their words and what it means to them.” It is also then when we have a beautiful negotiation process.

  Have you ever applied dirty tricks in a negotiation?

  “We always play clear, says Vikki, and we do not want to make dirty tricks and we try to play fare. We recognize that everybody in the game should get something; however there have been times when the singer gets less than the other agents in the process, and this is the reason I got an agent who deals with those issues.”

I think at the end of the day, replies Dann, a good philosophy is that everybody needs to win something, and you cannot take everything off the table. Everything is about sharing, he explains, and “we need to make sure that the people we are negotiating with, make money so they can come back and do another contract”. According to the manager they do not take all the marbles off the table in a negotiation process.

Dann Moss is Vikki Carr's lawer. According to his resume Dann was a co-founder and partner in the Law Firm of Thompson, Shankman, Bond and Moss. The firm specialized in the entertainment and communication industries. Dann then began, his own practice discovering and building new artists, negotiating television, publishing, licensing and recording agreements and producing international television specials and motion pictures.

  What happen -I asked- with those people that are tricky in your negotiation and what do you do Dann?  Have you ever found people like that, trying to get advantage from you?

  Yes, says Dann, in Paris. We had an agreement with my director and the theatre manager to reserve 27 seats for 3 sets of camera that were supposed to record the show. We marked those seats in the planogram to make sure those seats were not sold to the public so we can record the show. A month later we came back to put our cameras in place using those spaces, and the theater manager approached to me to tell me I could not use those seats since they were already sold. I told the manager our agreement and he said, “I am sorry, they are sold”. Don’t worry, I said, I will take care of the problem and talked to my secretary to print an invitation saying “Please excuse the inconvenience. You are cordially invited to seat on the stage for the performance and I personally invited to a champagne reception with Ms Silva Gartan after the show”. Then the manager came and said “you can not have people on the stage and I said “that is your problem”. Obviously, he said finally, there were more people giving out their seat so they can go to the reception. In that way, he concludes, we separate people from the problem.

Project and Team Management

Project and Team Management is an interesting class. No project is done, if there is no involvement of people in it. In other words, people make the projects, and the project may or not work depending on the skills, talents, and willingness of people involved in it.

That is the main purpose of this class. Every project has five main areas that a team management would seek, in order to assess where the best resources are to get the job done: People, Resources, Places, Personalities and Budgeting.

How a project management will achieve the goal of increasing a production of cars from five hundred to one thousand in a day? Can we build the same cars with the same people, with the same resources and budget?. Changes in the process means changes in management.

Welcome to team management.

A team in the company is important to achieve success. A team that “manage” all the changes in the environment from planning, execution and control.

What resources do we have? What places are available? How do we connect different places with same policies at the same time? Do we use the Internet, do we use the web to get the messages to our partners all around the globe?

If we want to produce more, who is the leader that will challenge his team to get a little further? What skills and traits does every single person have to get the project done?  What kind of leadership do we have at the other side?  Is it a shark, an owl, a turtle, a teddy bear? What about the personality? Is it a dominant personality? Is it an influence personality? Is it a steadfast personality? Is it a Compliance personality? http://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

In real world, how do we combine all these types of personalities in a working place?  Is it one better that the other one? Do we take advantages of every single personality to produce a meaningful and diverse team that achieve the goal of producing more? How?

Welcome to Project and Team Management, where knowledge is the key to open a world of opportunities to make things happen, and get the job done.

Just do it with knowledge. Knowledge is Project and Team Management.

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Shake up the happiness. A well written theme from Coca Cola to promote its brand... What is a brand? A person's gut feeling about a product, service or organization, according to Marty Neumeier in his book The Brand Gap.

Sad? Insecure? Looking for a sign? This 2 minute song may change the way you look at yourself.

The meaning of compromise!

I can relate to this

5 Ways to Make Your Writing Sessions More Productive

1. Set specific goals: Before each writing session, establish clear objectives for what you want to accomplish. This helps you stay focused and motivated throughout the session. Whether it's completing a certain number of pages, reaching a specific word count, or finishing a particular section, having a goal in mind keeps you on track.

2. Create a conducive writing environment: Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can minimize distractions. Eliminate clutter, turn off notifications on your electronic devices, and set up a writing area that inspires creativity. Some people find instrumental music or ambient sounds helpful for concentration, so experiment to find what works best for you.

3. Develop a routine: Establish a regular writing schedule and stick to it. Consistency builds momentum and makes writing sessions feel more like a habit. Whether you prefer to write early in the morning, late at night, or during specific time blocks throughout the day, find a routine that aligns with your energy levels and other commitments.

4. Use productivity techniques: Explore different productivity techniques to enhance your focus and efficiency. One popular method is the Pomodoro Technique, which involves working for a concentrated period (e.g., 25 minutes) followed by a short break (e.g., 5 minutes). Repeat this cycle several times, and then take a longer break (e.g., 15-30 minutes). Other techniques include time blocking, task prioritization, and setting deadlines.

5. Minimize self-editing during the drafting phase: When writing your first draft, try to resist the urge to constantly edit and revise. Instead, focus on getting your ideas down on paper without judgment. This allows for a more continuous flow of thoughts and prevents self-censorship. Save the editing for later drafts, as separating the drafting and editing stages can lead to increased productivity and creativity.

Capitulo 4: It is just the fucking rain! No, it is not!

Por que usted me besa?… Tiene acaso problemas de aceptación o pertenencia?

Qué?… filosofía y sicología con el beso, en teoría aplicada a la realidad?

No me ande besando!

Usted empezó! Yo le besé la frente, usted levantó su cabeza! dijo el amigo en tono ríspido.

Chismoso! dijo ella.

El sonrió y carcajeó, e interpretó el fenómeno como inherente al género, y recordó a su abuelita cuando en la mañana solía traer el chocolate a la mesa con la pieza de pan diciendo “los hombres voltean nuestra cabeza mi hijo, y tienes como dos pensamientos simultáneos rodando y merodeando por las mentes”. Mientras en eso estaba absorto, Helena oye un sonido lejano que le parecía familiar. Un sonido lejano, que parecía acercarse más y más hasta que distinguió perfectamente el lenguaje del búho en la noche, entre los truenos y la lluvia, con un oído afinado que alcanza a descifrar el enigma. Es el buho! Es el buho! se contestó asimisma, e inmediatamente exclamó

Corra, corra! dijo Helena agitada mientras tomaba fuertemente la mano de su amigo al pasar el momento de soledad de pareja, y que instantáneamente los trae, como rayo, a una escena, y presentados en una escenario natural. La obra de teatro natural ya empezaba. Esa es la maravilla de los seres humanos rodeados de todos los elementos naturales: cielo, estrellas, luces, rayos, lluvia, entorno, y en medio de todo, estaban ellos, ellos dos, dos parejas que coincidían en el tiempo especifico para complementar una obra que ya se anunciaba por la naturaleza, y el sonido de los búhos, era sólo el presagio de una encomienda que estaba a punto de ser desenrollada, como una nueva carpeta en una casa vieja, que al girar de su rollo, empieza a cubrir viejos espacios para interponer los nuevos con una mirada más actualizada de la casa.

Corre! Corre! decía Helena, y asía fuertemente la mano de su amigo, y se iban corriendo por los corredores del Paseo del Rio con la lluvia pegando fuerte en sus cabezas, pero sin descansar, mientras del otro lado del rio, otro hombre y otra mujer, también, corrían en lineas paralelas, acelerando en igual sentido, y solo separados por la canal del rio, en el lado opuesto.

Mirala! Ahi esta!, Va corriendo con aquel hombre, dijo Xuxa mientras buscaba un puente de cruce para alcanzarlos. Where is the fucking bridge around here? exclamó Xuxa y al no verlo, se arroja sobre las estancadas agua del rio sin reflejar en su higiene, y Dolman hace lo mismo para llegar al otro extremo del rio. 

Que no se pierdan! dijo Dolman, que no se pierdan de vista! mientras sorteaban los botes turísticos, y los transeúntes Del Río empezaban a ver con molestia y enigma cómo dos individuos rompían las reglas de las buenas conductas en una ciudad vibrante.                                    Mientras tanto, Helena y su compañero parecían volar en los corredores y corrían como si trajeran un scooter en un acera de la ciudad,  confundiéndose con la muchedumbre del Río, y los otros caminantes sólo sentían momentáneamente los empujones y embestidas de una pareja en prisa.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ven! Y Helena sigue presionando frenéticamente la mano de su amigo. Sabia que si los atrapaban, sabía que si lograban ponerle la mano encima, lo perdería para siempre, para siempre. Lo sabía! Sabía que lo eliminarían de la ecuación…. 

Los viste dónde se metieron?, preguntó Dolban

Están detrás del árbol, escondidos atrás de el, exclamó Xuxa, mientras encaminaban sus pasos hacia ellos con prisa y tocando, y cerciorándose que tenían los instrumento necesarios para su captura, debajo de sus ropas.

Me quiere explicar que está pasando? dijo su amigo.  Y lo besó con un beso ardiente! Quédese aquí, dijo ella, y no salga por ningún motivo, e inmediatamente salió del escondite para dirigirse y enfrentar a sus enemigos.                                                                                                        Qué es lo que contiene un beso? Qué extraños poderes trae? Cuáles son los elementos del beso que, como recetas de cocina, se arman buenas comidas en unos comensales dispuestos a disfrutar las alimentos preparadas por los ingredientes de un beso. Por qué el beso, inyecta una potencia en el ser humano, no sólo para identificar una selección, sino también para revestir el cuerpo de una potencia, que todo lo avasalla, por el contacto de dos labios, por las definiciones de una piel, por el sabor de labios entrelazados entre frutas ásperas o dulces, jugosas o  secos.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Y Helena se dirigió afuera, y ya estaba esperandolos, dispuesta a confrontar el momento.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Al otro lado, y contigüo, un restaurante sonaba una canción….                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       “I come home, in the mornin' light

My mother says, "When you gonna live your life right?"

Oh momma dear, we're not the fortunate ones

And girls, they wanna have fun

Oh girls just wanna have fun

The phone rings, in the middle of the night

My father yells, "What you gonna do with your life?"

Oh daddy dear, you know you're still number one

But girls, they wanna have fun

Oh girls just wanna have 

Escritos guardados  “En el Taller de Marco”

I bet! if it is not happening right now. Always improving, aways creating lights in supposedly dark times for others.

The Medusa Type:  A woman that uses multiple layers of skills to be none, but just a fake personality, playing with the mind of others using her skills in the field of the mind, without compromising to be herself, because she can not be herself by fear of being herself. Her value is so deteriorated, because she has no definition in herself, and her value is within and through the multiple layers; otherwise she has no value. Rather using cards, than being.

Saber class Medusa for the Mystic Eyes Symphony event in Fate Grand Order.

Illustrator: hotosoka.