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“Catch the spirit in this book and follow the suggestions. I guarantee your writing will improve and you'll be a happier communicator."
—Thomas Moore, best-selling author of Care of the Soul.
“Unlike most business-writing books that are dry and dull, McDaniel’s work is a breezy, well-written how-to guide, nicely held together with stories of her experiences. The author is unafraid to illustrate some of her lessons with personal challenges and failures, which may be the best teacher.”
—Kirkus Discovery Reviews.

Partners for Success

Proud member of:

  1. American Society for Training and Development (ASTD Mt. Diablo) – www.mtdiabloastd.org
  2. International Association of Business Communicators – www.iabc.com
  3. Sales and Marketing Executives International – www.smei.org

Our AFCBW Board of Directors are talented communicators:

  1. Matt Youngquist, (career coaching, employment counseling), www.career-horizons.com
  2. Randy Siegel, (“career engineer”), www.BuildYourLeaders.com/
  3. Virginia McCullough, author, publishing coach, editor, www.virginiamccullough.com
  4. Peg Marckworth, Marckworth Associates (branding), www.marckworth.com
  5. Melody Ivory, (personal and professional development), www.MelodyIvory.com
  6. Jenny Capella, (personal and business development), www.thecapellagroup.com
  7. Sandy Bjorgen, (speaking and presentation skills), www.Improv-ableResults.com

Valued businesses:

  1. Chris Frishe, wonderful web designer and technical miracle worker at www.graphictechnique.com.
  2. Kathy Goughenhour, expert virtual assistant trainer at www.expertVAtraining.com.  Kathy also offers excellent support for Realtors at the Lead Booster Club www.leadboosterclub.com.
  3. David L. Gustafson, outstanding organization development consultant, Potential Plus Consulting, www.PotentialPlusConsulting.com.
  4. Pierre Khawand, founder and president of People-OnTheGo in San Francisco. Check out all their webinars, workshops, publications, and advice at www.people-onthego.com.
  5. Lucy Yaldezian, makes good shift happen in your life (hypnotherapy, energy health therapies) www.ahigherperspective.com.
  6. Pamela Campagna and BLUE SAGE Consulting are hands-on experts that work with businesses to drive growth, reduce costs, and produce results. www.bluesageconsulting.com   508-497-9999.
  7. Tiffany DeEtte Shafto, passionate promoter of the creative spirit, Contemporary Publications, www.ContemporaryPublications.com.
  8. Great writers and designers in the ICR group of IABC—contact us for names and recommendations.
  9. Thumbtack.com is a good way to find and book trustworthy local services. Check it out.