ReadyScribe Publishing

06/26/2022

Your story is like no other story. People are waiting to hear your story and we will help you to tell it in your own unique way!

06/05/2022

Just write! We will do the rest. We will also write for you.

06/03/2022

05/23/2022

This is one of my favourite poems. The power of the written word to inspire ... Whenever I face challenges, I always remember "Rest if you must, but don't you quit."

On your journey to becoming an author, permit yourself to rest, but do not quit.

Don’t Quit

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is strange with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns
And many a failure comes about.
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow—
You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell just how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit—
It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

For all the sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these: “It might have been!”

John Greenleaf Whittier

05/23/2022

05/23/2022

Please listen to this interview with Michelle Gibson-Morgan Learning, Change and Career Consultant. She is ReadyScribe’s first published author. This discussion about change, especially in these times, will be empowering for everyone, no matter the stage of your life.

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Join the Dee Sharpe Thoughts podcast every Tuesday morning at 5am EST where we share inspirational stories to motivate you through the week. You can find our podcast on every major platform or on the podcast tab on our website.

05/23/2022

Welcome to all new followers of the page! Thank you for joining us on the journey to “creating and turning pages that change lives.

05/10/2022

Join us for a unique writing workshop for BIPOC writers and those curious about writing with Living Hyphen’s Founder Justine Abigail Yu.

04/23/2022

Congratulations to Gabrielle Jackson! Her two-book set, Redefining Supervision, is now available in print and electronic formats on Amazon.

These books will change your work-life!

https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Supervision-Encouraging-Relationships-Supervisor-ebook/dp/B09YMPDTNT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UZNMF3J9NW18&keywords=redefining+supervision&qid=1650739080&sprefix=redefining+supervision%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Supervision-Encouraging-Relationships-Supervisee-ebook/dp/B09YMNW74Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2UZNMF3J9NW18&keywords=redefining+supervision&qid=1650739080&sprefix=redefining+supervision%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-2

Redefining Supervision: Encouraging Better Workplace Relationships (Supervisee Edition)

04/15/2022

KUDOS to Gabrielle Jackson as she does it WRITE in her upcoming set of books "Redefining Supervision" (Supervisee & Supervisor editions).

"Redefining Supervision: Encouraging Better Workplace Relationships" was created to help employees and employers learn about, appreciate and nurture healthy workplace relationships.

ReadyScribe Publishing is honoured to work with Gabrielle in realizing her vision.

03/29/2022

READYSCRIBE’S “EASY FIX” COMMUNICATION TIPS

Hello Scribes,

My apologies for being M.I.A. last week. It was a busy week (good busy). We may pause sometimes but only to catch our breath to continue the journey. This week we look at another pair of words that are often confused.

LOSE VS. LOOSE

LOSE and LOOSE are often confused because the only difference between the words is an O.

LOSE is a verb related to failing to win, or to misplace something, or free one’s self from something or someone.

EXAMPLES

1. If you don’t practise, you will LOSE the match.
2. I LOSE my pen every day.
3. You need to LOSE the dead weight.

LOOSE is used as an adjective to describe something that is not securely fastened. LOOSE is also used as a verb meaning to free something or someone from restraint (Merriam-Webster.com).

EXAMPLES
1. Those screws are too LOOSE; the chest will fall apart.
2. Please LOOSEN a few of these buttons; the dress is too tight.


“EASY FIX” TIP

The next time you’re trying to figure out whether to use LOSE or LOOSE, remember this “easy fix” equation:
If double O’s (LOOSE) = slack or not tight, then single O (LOSE) = failing to win or misplacing something.

Until next week, don’t sweat it! It’s probably an easy fix.

03/14/2022

ReadyScribe’s “Easy Fix” Communication Tips

Hello Scribes,

Have you ever read or heard something and had no clue what it meant? Well, maybe it was the sender’s fault or maybe it was yours. This week we look at the responsibilities of both the sender and receiver in the communication process.

SENDER-RECEIVER RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication is a two-way street. Merriam-Webster defines communication as “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.”

There are five main components in the process of communication. The IDEA, which is the words and symbols to be transmitted; the SENDER (encoder), who initiates the communication and determines how it will be conveyed; the RECEIVER (decoder), who receives and interprets the idea; the CHANNEL, which is the method used for the delivery of the message, such as a text or phone call; and FEEDBACK, which is the response from the receiver.

SENDER’S ROLES

The sender, as the initiator, has the greater responsibility in the process of communication.

1. Determine message to be communicated
2. Consider the receiver’s perspective (values, past experiences etc.) when crafting the message
3. Adapt the message according to the receiver’s perspective
4. Indicate if feedback is required and the preferred method of feedback
5. Anticipate and try to address potential barriers to communication such as distrust, physical challenges and vague word choices

RECEIVER’S ROLES

1. Listen or read the message intentionally and carefully
2. Be aware of your biases and views and how those may affect how you interpret the message
3. Decode the message with an open mind
4. Ask for clarifications when you’re uncertain
5. Be intentional in identifying and recording key information
6. Provide constructive and appropriate feedback to the sender

Easy Fix Tip

There will always be challenges in the communication process. I think the best approach is to be open to different views and ways of communication.

Let me know if this is helpful, or if there is a topic you would like me to address. Until next week, don’t sweat it! It’s probably an easy fix.

03/09/2022

Congratulations to Michelle Gibson-Morgan on her book "Changing Career Direction?: 7 Steps to Transition to a New Career Path." The book is now available for order on Amazon and other platforms.


This book will help you reframe your thinking about changing careers. You will find strategies to tackle concerns that keep you stuck on your current path because of the fear of change or lack of experience. Gain confidence through these 7 steps to get started on a new path.
You will learn to:
• determine how ready you are for a career change
• find resources to identify opportunities in your new field
• take simple practical steps to move in the direction you want to go
• market yourself for the opportunities you want even if they seem unrelated to your current career

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09TY9N5HG

https://books2read.com/u/49kyYM

Changing Career Direction?: 7 Steps to Transition to a New Career Path by Michelle Gibson-Morgan