Sentences with phrase «good an author representative»

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Susan Winter, a relationship expert and best - selling author, thinks that the breakup scene between Arie and Becca is representative of issues she sees in modern dating culture.

He's one of my favorite authors and a good representative for those moderate, grace - filled evangelicals that are underrepresented in the media.

A representative for Share Better and the Hotel Trades Council deferred questions about methodology to «Faces of Airbnb» author Murray Cox, who acknowledged the data was old, but said it was the best available when he conducted the study.

«This is one of the most representative records of precipitation changes in the eastern Pacific, and it goes a good way toward explaining seasonal tropical rain band and El Niño dynamics,» said first author Daniel Nelson, who did the research for his UW doctorate in oceanography.

7 - Edmund Burke: An Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, Burke has generally been viewed as the founder of modern conservatism as well as a representative of classic liberalism.

U.S. Representative Phil Roe authored an opinion piece recently on the importance of recognizing hardworking teachers and the positive impact they have on the classroom, as well as his role in crafting ESSA.

Protter was a member of the Association of Authors Representatives as well as an agent member of the Author's Guild.

He is the author of The Career Novelist (1996), Writing the Breakout Novel (2001), Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook (2004) and The Fire in Fiction (2009)-- as well as numerous novels — and a past president of the Association of Authors» Representatives, Inc..

This Guide to Finding a Literary Agent will help you: 1) Locate the most reputable literary agencies, 2) Figure out which book agent is the best fit for you, and 3) Discover the best way to introduce that author representative to your work.

Authors or their representatives are able to add a bio, twitter feed, rss feed for their blog, book trailer video and several other items to make their author page look the best that it can for Amazon book sales.

You'll also be able to see profile photos and read full - length biographies, find out who's a member of the AAR (Association of Authors» Representatives), identify an agent's preferred query method (email, online form, postal mail), get links to literary agency websites and maps to their offices, as well as get personal email and postal addresses.

But yours is representative of many self - published authors that I personally know, and shows that there is value in this route AS WELL AS traditional publshing.

«Hachette Book Group's six publishing divisions have made major acquisitions all year long from the biggest and best literary agencies, often for less than other houses offered, as well as contract renewals with many of our biggest authors,» says a Hachette representative.

She was a member in good standing of the Association of Author's Representatives, and served on its Contracts Committee.

1 Structure, Plan and Write 1.1 Turning Real Life Into Fiction 1.2 Kurt Vonnegut on the The Shapes of Stories 1.3 The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction 1.4 Plot Worksheets to Help You Organize Your Thoughts 1.5 The Snowflake Method For Designing A Novel 1.6 Seven Tips From Ernest Hemingway on How to Write Fiction 1.7 Study the Writing Habits of Ernest Hemingway 1.8 Making Your Characters Come Alive 1.9 Vision, Voice and Vulnerability 1.10 10 Points on Craft by Barry Eisler 1.11 Coming up with Character Names 1.12 Using the Right «Camera Angle» for Your Writing 1.13 The Art of «Layering» in Fiction Writing 1.14 Weaving Humor Into Your Stories 1.15 On Telling Better Stories 1.16 The 25 Best Opening Lines in Western Literature 1.17 6 Ways to Hook Your Readers from the Very First Line 1.18 Plot Development: Climax, Resolution, and Your Main Character 1.19 How to Finish A Novel 2 Get Feedback 2.1 Finding Beta Readers 2.2 Understanding the Role of Beta Readers 2.3 Find Readers By Writing Fan Fiction 2.4 How Fan Fiction Can Make You a Better Writer 3 Edit Your Book 3.1 Find an Editor 3.2 Directory of Book Editors 3.3 Self Editing for Fiction Writers 3.4 The Top Ten Book Self Editing Tips 3.5 Advice for self - editing your novel 3.6 Tips on How to Edit a Book 4 Format and Package Your Book 4.1 The Thinking That Goes Into Making a Book Cover 4.2 Design Your Book Cover 4.3 Format Your Book 4.4 Choosing a Title for Your Fiction Book 5 Publish 5.1 A Listing of Scams and Alerts from Writers Beware 5.2 Publishing Advice from JA Konrath 5.3 How to Find a Literary Agent 5.4 Understanding Literary Agents 5.5 Association of Authors» Representatives 5.6 Self - Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing 5.7 Lulu, Lightning Source or Create Space?

A number of high - ranking members in the Association of Authors» Representatives (i.e. authors» agents) as well as some from the rank and file and been writing to the Department of Justice in defense of the five publishers in thAuthors» Representatives (i.e. authors» agents) as well as some from the rank and file and been writing to the Department of Justice in defense of the five publishers in thauthors» agents) as well as some from the rank and file and been writing to the Department of Justice in defense of the five publishers in the suit.

The Authors United request to the DOJ was supported by the American Booksellers Association, which sent its own letter to the DOJ, as well as by the Authors Guild and by the Association of Authors» Representatives.

Backing the letter was another writers» organization, the Authors Guild, as well as the American Booksellers Association and the Association of Authors» Representatives.

He thinks it can help entrepreneurial authors put together «a sensible shortlist» of potentially interested representatives» for authors, «the best horses for the course they have chosen.»

Or, even better, check if they're a member of the Association of Author Representatives (AAR), a professional organization that maintains some of the industry's highest ethical standards.

10 QUESTIONS — INTERVIEW OF AUTHOR JAMES THOMPSON by Michael Zarocostas With his first internationally published novel, Snow Angels, James Thompson proved himself Finland's best and most popular representative in the rise of Nordic noir.

[June 16, 12:45 a.m. Updated A lead author, Dan Kammen, has defended the report below, and the co-chairman of the climate panel working group dealing with climate policy, as well as Greenpeace representatives, have added comments, as well.]

Called plenaries, they are attended by some of the senior authors / scientists as well as by representatives of the world's governments (again, these are often Environment Ministry people rather than normal diplomats).

Bernd Höke is First Chairman of the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) regional group Central Europe and Member of the Board of the Institute of European Traffic Law (IETL)-- as such he and the lawyers of Kanzlei Voigt serve as representative or communicating lawyers as well as authors of experts» reports.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors

Account Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Serve in the US Navy in a variety of leadership positions including recruitment, personnel management, and health services Train and direct personnel ensuring they understand the mission and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Responsible for enlisted and officer recruitment ensuring adequate numbers and excellence in personnel Direct recruitment marketing, applicant interviews and screening, and community presentations Oversee daily office operations ensuring effective, efficient, and professional procedures Manage personnel services including career counseling, human resources, issue resolution, and morale Administer officer reimbursements, leave records, audits, discharges, and information databases Oversee special projects such as volunteer opportunities, deployments, community relations, and academic recommendations Design and implement staff development and recognition programs resulting in enhanced team skill sets and dedication Author and present well researched and written military correspondence, presentations, and other documents Responsible for confidential personnel information, recordkeeping, staff travel and logistics, and information technology Provide skilled dental services including radiology, emergency medical care, and chair - side assisting Oversee operative and oral diagnostic procedures, equipment sterilization, and patient information Develop proficiencies in music theory, arrangements, performances, and training of junior musicians Build and strengthen professional relationships with superiors, peers, and community leaders Consistently broaden skill set through supplementary education in management, finance, and social services Represent the United States Navy with poise, integrity, and positivity

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for company customer service departments across multiple fields Hired, trained, directed, and reviewed customer service representatives Directed call center ensuring professional and efficient operations Increased company efficacy through the establishment of best practices Ensured professional and timely response to customer service inquiries Maintained extremely high client satisfaction rate resulting in repeat business Authored and presented customer service, finance, and personnel reports for senior leadership Tracked daily, weekly, and periodic customer service interactions Handled financial transactions including credit card payments, declines, and collections Resolved shipping, warranty, and product operation inquiries Oversaw the creation, update, and maintenance of client information database Maintained working knowledge of company products and services to best assist clients Built long - term relationships with employers, piers, clients, and industry leaders Assisted various company departments with special projects as needed Fostered an atmosphere of respect and dedication to company goals Performed all duties in a professional, positive, and timely manner

Crucial legislative leadership came from a bipartisan group of champions including the bill's original author, Senator Jane Nelson, as well Senators Royce West, Bob Deuell, and Representative John Zerwas.

Editors» Strategic Implications: In this important and well controlled trial, the authors demonstrate that university partnership - supported community teams, especially when supported with ongoing technical assistance, can continue to produce positive outcomes even after much of the control over delivery of programs is turned over to representatives of the communities in which they are implemented.

The authors say the book is aimed at real estate agents «who must fully understand their obligations whether they represent buyers, sellers or both; as well as for real estate board officials, insurance representatives and real estate lawyers.

As well, among the authors for the course were a variety of UBC Sauder School of Business faculty members and instructors, including representatives from the MBA and Executive Education programs.