I’m Marie Well, as in healthy well. At least, that’s my aim—to get well and make you well. We all have woes, from breakups to cancer to hoarder houses. I’m here to fix those woes—with tips mixed with my own tales.
Why read me? I’ve got a track record of fixin’ stuff. I’ve cured myself of anxiety. For a decade, I had anxiety attacks that struck almost daily. When not stricken, I’d write Voice articles, mostly on how to combat stress.
And then my world changed. One week went by with no attacks. A month. A year. Two years. And counting.
Now, I want to skyrocket our health—and bolster our creativity. After all, nothing soothes better than strokes of paint or tones of music or reps in a gym.
So, let’s get fit, creative, and well with Marie Well.
If we want to write books fit for the cinema, then we’d do well to find a hook. Rob Eagar, author of Mastering Book Hooks for Authors: How to Capture Reader ATTENTION and Book Sales in 30 Words or Less. says, “A hook is a statement or question designed to generate immediate curiosity and make… Read more »
Your analysis papers could nail perfect grades. Analysis papers zero in on movies, books, or pieces of writing. Analysis papers will tear it apart, dispassionately but calculatingly. And then they draw an assertion, ideally a controversial one. But first, wisely choose a strategy for your analysis. So, what are these analysis strategies? Let’s look at… Read more »
I don’t believe suicide is the end. I’ve watched many near-death experience accounts and believe there exists an afterlife. I’ve seen near death experience tales where the temporarily deceased claim they go into an afterlife, even if the person was atheistic. These tales say that unconditional love, overwhelmingly beautiful light, and limitless knowledge comprise much… Read more »
If you’re struggling at university, rest assured that many students with amazing potential also struggle. And I know you have amazing potential. We all do. But we also all have setbacks that could lead to failure. A high potential student might have a learning disability, a track record of underperformance, life challenges, or any other… Read more »
Author, psychologist, and physician Dr. Raymond Moody said life-changing words. He said something like, “The definition of normal is someone you don’t yet know very well.” In other words, hang around someone long enough, and you discover their flaws and wounds—their abnormalities. That quote means a ton not for just fiction, but for your life… Read more »
COVID struck. Now, in the aftermath, how can your small business cut costs? First, when running a student business, notice every nickel. But keep it profitable. Cut costs and yank up the sales price—that is, until demand drops. “Finding creative ways to cut costs often means the difference between having a struggling business and a… Read more »
As an AU student, do you ever write anything that needs to be spoken? Communications students surely do. But you might, too. This is where you might find euphonics useful. What are these creatures of verbal delight? According to Rayne Hall, euphonics are “certain sounds [that] have certain effects on the psyche. By using words… Read more »
Which negotiation strategies are most successful? Whether you’re a student or business owner, you gain when you negotiate. Want a higher grade? An extension on your assignment? A sale of your textbook? Ah, negotiation can come in handy. Steve Mariotti (2014) says, “Negotiation is about compromise, not about winning. Compromise is sacrificing something you want… Read more »
How do you improve a plot? You can do magic with just a few touch ups, taking a mediocre plot and grooming it into a spectacular story. Tip #1: Show what good guys and bad guys have in common. “Create a layer of emotional depth by connecting the protagonist (the [main character (MC)]) and the… Read more »
So, you’re a student curious about starting a business? Well, to succeed in business, you need to learn how to sell. And you’ve got a great salesperson within you. How do I know? Because we’ve all got selling potential. Author Steve Mariotti has a four-step strategy for gaining rabid fans, and I’m going to break… Read more »