Angela M. Thomas: Author and Speaker

So You Want to Become a Motivational Speaker: Getting Hired

2008-08-06T08:30:00.000-04:00

Before I tell you about where and how to get hired, let me share with you a little more about Tag Goulet. Currently co-CEO of FabJob, Inc., her company that publishes the career guide I have been recommending to you, Tag and her partner are recognized as the world's leading experts on how to break into a dream career. Her career advice appears frequently at AOL.com, CNN.com, MSN.com, and in newspapers throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is also a part-time university instructor of public speaking.

I highly recommend that you get Tag's career guide because she shares with you her own experiences as well as insider tips and expert advice from other successful speakers. The guide covers topics of vital importance to anyone who wants to become a motivational speaker. And this includes:

knowing when and how to maximize your profits by knowing what fees to charge;
agents (people who can find speaking jobs for you);
where to get free advice and assistance; and
setting up a speaking business.

Click here to get your copy.

Now, let me point out some places in the United States or Canada that will hire you to speak:

conferences and conventions;
government departments;
non-profit organizations;
continuing education;
seminar companies;
corporations;
cruise ships;
colleges; and
schools.

Of course, you will need to know the best ways to approach potential employers. Therefore, you will need to know how to:

use the 3 easiest ways for beginners to break in;
successfully compete with speaking superstars;
get potential employers to approach you;
increase your chances of getting hired; and
work with speakers bureaus.

When we meet next Wednesday, I'll share some tips with you about how to present your seminars.

So You Want to Become a Motivational Speaker: Getting Your Career Ready

2008-07-30T08:30:00.001-04:00

To start your speaking career, here are some things you have to know and do:

become a speechwriter or know how to get speeches written for you if you don't want to write them yourself;
know the legal aspects of using information from other people's books or courses in your own;
turn your skills, interests, and knowledge into speaking and seminar topics;
establish your credibility as an expert (it's easier than you may think);
learn about which Audiences that will pay you to speak;
how to be seen as a pro even if you are a beginner;
copyright the material you present; and
understanding your competition

Let me recommend to former speaker who has helped thousands of individuals launch and grow their careers as speakers, seminar presenters, and adult educators. As owner of a national seminar company for nearly 5 years, Tag Goulet created and managed many seminars, and hired many speakers.

Tag, herself, has spoken before hundreds of thousands of people in 24 cities over the past 15 years. She has presented seminars for three seminar companies, taught continuing education classes, given training programs for corporations, and been hired to speak at conferences.

I strongly recommend that you get her career guide if you're serious about getting your speaking career off to a super start.

Click here to get your copy.

Let's meet again next Wednesday when I'll share some tips with you about where to get hired.

So You Want to Become a Motivational Speaker: Some Opportunities

2008-07-23T08:30:00.000-04:00

As long as you have the desire, you can become a motivational speaker. It may not be easy at first, but determination, support, focus, and self-discipline you can achieve your goal. No special education or experience is necessary to break into this career and succeed.

Here are just a few of the opportunities for motivational speakers. Which ones can you imagine yourself speaking for?

Conferences and conventions;
Corporate training programs;
Non-profit organizations;
Adult education classes;
Government agencies;
Seminar companies;
College events;
Trade shows;
Cruise ships; and
Schools.

If this seems like the career you have dreamt about, and is the one that you really want to pursue, then start by gathering all the information you can. Do all the research you can. To help you get started, I'll strongly recommend a career guide. Not only will it help you get off on the right foot, but you'll have the guidance and support about how to be paid to speak.

Click here to discover how you can get started and succeed in this exciting career.

Next Wednesday, let's meet to discuss "Getting Your Career Ready".

So You Want to Become a Motivational Speaker!

2008-07-17T06:00:00.005-04:00

In celebration of the release of my new audio CD, Hurts So Good, taken from my novel of the same name, I decided to start a new series today. Watch for it every Wednesday either here, or on MySpace if you happen to be there on Wednesdays.

God is good all the time!! So, let's talk about becoming a public speaker whose area of expertise is in motivating the audience. Notice I said, "speaker" first, because I believe that you will have to get over your fear of speaking in public before you can branch out and become a motivational speaker.

Public speakers, called orators in the classic Greek and Roman days, have been around and going strong for ages. Throughout history, great speakers have touched the lives of millions of people. Today, in schools throughout North America, motivational speakers inspire students to stay in school, say No! to drugs, become leaders, and prepare for life after graduation.

And adults are inspired by motivational speakers to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. Among other things, motivational speakers help people to succeed in business, improve their relationships, develop a positive attitude, become healthy, achieve financial prosperity, and have more fun in life.

You, too, as a motivational speaker, can enjoy the fun, freedom, and financial prosperity while you're helping others. There are few jobs that offer so many benefits.

As a motivational speaker you will earn applause and admiration, plus up to thousands of dollars every time you speak. When you start your own speaking business, you will enjoy the freedom of being your own boss.

Just imagine having an exciting, high-paying job that lets you express yourself and make a difference in people's lives. Welcome to motivational speaking!

OK for now! Let's pick this next Wednesday when I shall highlight a few of the opportunities for motivational speakers. So, make sure to come back.

"Hurts So Good", the Novel, Now An Audio Book

2008-07-16T00:52:00.008-04:00

From the Novel written by Author Angela M. Thomas comes the AUDIO CD that you are going to want to listen to over and over again.

IT is not only a Novel, but a screenplay and musical all rolled into one!

What you are about to discover in this Audio CD will propel you from joy to becoming filled with Love, Worship, and Praise.

Novel written by:
Angela M. Thomas

Executive Producers:
Angela M. Thomas and Michael E. Daniels

Order you copy today!

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So You Want to Become a Published Writer: Tying Up Loose Ends

2008-07-06T07:30:00.003-04:00

As I end this series, I want to leave you with a few things for you to keep in mind. Developing your career as a writer is more than just sitting down in front of your computer. It means taking many factors into consideration. Here are a few:

Collaborating as a co-author or a ghostwriter;
Developing a manuscript;
Editing your manuscript;
Interviewing subjects;
Choosing a title;
Doing research; and
Using humor.

Click here to order your personal copy of a career guide that will help you develop the skills and traits needed to become a successful published writer.

It will help you gain those skills and traits through its professional advice and practical exercises. The information in the guide will save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you information you need to become a published writer.

So You Want to Become a Published Writer: Genres to Consider

2008-06-30T08:15:00.002-04:00

Not everything you write has to be a best-selling novel. There are several other options available to you that most people hardly think of. See yourself fitting into any of these. They are:

• Poetry: Here, you will need to offer your readers:

techniques of revising your poetry;

an introduction to your poetry;

a sense of rhythm and meter;

a clear expression emotions;

use of various images;

• Fiction: Here, you will need to develop the skills of:

creating your unique story-telling techniques;

managing conflict, tension, and suspense;

presenting various points of view;

creating characters;

developing plots; and

writing dialogue.

• Nonfiction and Other Genres: Here, you just need to look around you to see numerous avenues available to you. Envision yourself:

submitting true-to-life or as-told-to stories;

creating your own personal essays;

writing for the screen (Hollywood);

writing hit plays (Broadway);

writing magazine articles;

doing business writing; and

writing reviews for hotels, travel, and restaurants and reaping the benefits of free stay, travel, and meals. Can't get better than that!

Join me next Monday as I share with you tying up loose ends.

In the meanwhile, click here to order your personal copy of a career guide that will help you develop the skills and traits needed to become a successful published writer. It will help you gain those skills and traits through its professional advice and practical exercises.

The information in the guide will save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you information you need to become a published writer.

So You Want to Become a Published Writer: On Your Mark! Get Set! Go!

2008-06-22T11:00:00.004-04:00

In this edition I wish to share with you insider tips and expert advice from hundreds of successful writers, writing teachers, and editors.

There are several topics of vital importance to anyone who wants to achieve greater success as a published writer. Some of these include:

Motivating yourself to write;
Techniques for getting ideas;
Developing your creativity;
Overcoming writer's block;
Writing a first draft; and
Finding your voice.

Join me next Monday as I share with you Different Genres to Consider.

In the meanwhile, click here to order your personal copy of a career guide that will help you develop the skills and traits needed to become a successful published writer. It will help you gain those skills and traits through its professional advice and practical exercises.

The information in the guide will save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you information you need to become a published writer.

So You Want to Become a Published Writer: Some Exciting Options

2008-06-15T08:30:00.004-04:00

There many exciting ways you can be paid for your writing. Just imagine:

flipping through the pages of your favorite magazine to find an article you wrote,
noticing your name in the credits of a movie or television show,
seeing a book you've written on display at a local bookstore,
watching a performance of a play you have written,
reading your poetry in a respected publication, or
finding your personal essay in a popular book.

If you would like to be paid to write, I'll share with you ways you can discover how you can get published. Whether you are a novice, or have already been paid for your writing, I will give you valuable information to make publishing your writing both easier and more profitable.

Join me next Monday as I share with you what you need to do to prepare yourself.

The information in the guide will save you many hours of research, help you avoid some common mistakes, and give you information you need to become a published writer.

So You Want to Become a Published Writer

2008-06-12T20:34:00.001-04:00

You may have dreamt of reading glowing reviews of your writing, signing books for readers eager to meet you, having your family and friends see your work in print, depositing checks you've earned for your writing, or enjoying some of the other perks that come with being a published writer.

While a fortunate few writers can become bestselling-authors earning millions of dollars a year from their writing, it is possible to enjoy success as a published writer in many other ways. As long as you have the desire, you can become a published writer - no matter how young or old you are.

In a series of write-ups, I will share with you tips on becoming a published writer. So, please return every Monday for my continued write-ups.

Welcome to My Books

2008-06-10T09:43:00.030-04:00

Retired at the age of 40, I am the proud author of five soul-stirring books; speak on a platform to reach the youth of today; and am a mother, devoted wife, and great friend.

Here are my books:

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In "Chipping Away at the Soul of Me", I personally feel there is a message for each and everyone of us. I will not hide, for I am not ashamed of any parts of my life. All of my mistakes have helped me to reach the place, I am in today. Letting go and moving on from past hurt and mistakes is never easy, but I realized in order to be free I had to start somewhere. "

In "Chipping Away at the Soul of Me", I am removing all the covers that I have hid behind for so long. I am freeing myself from all these things, such as rejections, acceptance, pleasing others, self doubt, fear, anger, past hurt and moving ahead with my life.

I pray that you will walk with me on this journey and see how the Lord has taken a girl like me and freed me. When I stand before my mirror, I see a woman that is free and loving it all. I have visited the pit of hell, and fallen down a few times. God pulled me up again and gave me a second chance to do it all over again, but this time the right way. Only this time, I realized that I can't do it without Jesus! So, here I stand in front of you naked, but no longer afraid or walking around with a mask feeling ashamed. Please take my hands and allow me to walk you through my life of renewal and change. This door is now wide open for you, so grasp my hands and open these pages to receive your new freedom from living in a dark pit of hell. Leave the darkness behind and walk along this lighted new pathway to freedom.

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I try reaching but, there is nothing to grasp a hold of. I see myself falling down this dark hole that’s only getting wider and appears to be bottomless. The more I try to relax and break this fall the more I feel myself slipping even more. I just keep falling and the more I do I realize I won’t be coming back it’s so deep and dark. This hole appears to have no end but the deeper I fall the more my entire life flashes before me and all the while I see the things that appear to have brought me happiness only brought me pain. I don’t seem to remember how I got here. I think the hours in the daytime didn’t allow me to fall because I had many responsibilities that would consume my mind and drain all my energy. But, for some reason I am not afraid of falling down this hole because I see scenes from my life. I see images of my childhood the things that were given and also, the things that were taken away.

I see the images of my adulthood all my mistakes and bad decisions and the good ones as well. I began to see how I placed so much energy on trying to please everyone it is quite sad because I should have been more concerned about pleasing God and myself. I placed everyone first as if my duties were only to serve others. I don’t know where I picked up such a habit. I look and see images of me and I could barely see myself because, I have all these attachments on my body. I am carrying other people problems and concerns around with me and worried about their welfare, when the majority of them could care less about mine. You would think I am some type of sculpture someone designed because I am so weighed down with a lot of meaningless things. Then it’s as if someone steps in front of me and started removing the attachments to lighten my load but, I’m still falling. I began to see reflections of my face it’s bright and cheerful but, than I see another image which appears to be my soul it’s dark and empty.

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It's a beginning to an end of walking around with scars that are still not healed. Are You Living In a " Secret Hell?" Regardless of the emotional scars, the physical scars, or addictions you have been masking for quite awhile now; it's time to start taking steps to leave the hurt, pain, and fears behind. In hope of protecting ourselves, we have built walls to keep others out, while systematically locking ourselves in prison with our minds.

The first thing a drowning person must recognize . . . Simply that they are drowning and need help! There is only one hope in life and that is through a genuine, yet personal and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. I have learned through experiences people will walk out on you, turn their backs on you, pretend they don't know you, leave you on the side of the road. But, Jesus will always be right by your side, no matter how many times you have walked out or turned your back on him.

Everyone needs a Savior and that includes you! I don't care what you may be going through, feeling, or thinking. Guess what? We all need someone, so stop running and hiding and come take a leap inside of "When Life Pushes You To the Edge, Who Do You Turn Too?" and give Jesus Christ your life right now! The words are so inspiring and soul moving, after reading this book I guarantee you that something is going to change in your life!

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It seems many of us battle with this thing called love each and every day. Have you ever experienced feeling so low that you just wanted to give up on life, love, and finding love? I wanted this pain to yield to some inner joy. Although forever changed, she expresses no hint of regrets. It is not about where you have been, but where you end up after the storm is over. She is not perfect, but flawed beautifully. She is an imperfect woman, but loved by a perfect God.

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Welcome to My New Blog!

2008-06-07T21:16:00.002-04:00

Glad to have you here.

I am dedicated to making a difference and determined to touch million of lives in the coming years.

Since we are all a vital part of the Father's heart, I am sent to bring hope to the hopeless, healing to the brokenhearted, and love to the forgotten.

I pray to help set the captives free and I am going to write until burdens are destroyed, write until bodies are healed, and write until mountains are moved in Jesus' name.

Are you ready to start working on your goals? When you experience this, you develop the courage to work on your goals even when it seems that the odds are not in your favor. Once you get started, help seems to come from everywhere.

Successful people like helping other people become successful. When you want something badly enough, you send energy out into the world that you are looking for a mentor and one finds you.

Have you experienced a time when help found you when you were taking responsibility and creatively looking for solutions and opportunities?

Remember: You cannot wait on support. It usually comes after you start, not before.