My Writing Process Blog Tour I’ve been invited to join the #mywritingprocess blog tour by Dr. Allana Todman-Da Graca, the author of Tomorrow Can’t Wait and Temple: Self Discovery Through Truth. I met Dr. Todman-Da Graca as a PhD candidate at Capella University. Today, Dr. Todman-Da Graca is an artist and a professor. My instructions are to answer…
Author: Dr. Sheila Pope
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Capella Sisters Finishing Their Journey by Sheila Pope
I met Deirdre through Capella University. We met in Dallas, Tx during a colloquia. We bonded instantly. Dee is attractive, ambitious, a leader, smart, funny, and determined to obtain her PhD. We share the same characteristics and determination. We met almost six years ago. Along the way, I became seriously ill, divorced, and ran out…
Working Hard in the Yard on July 4th by Sheila Pope
Thanks to Ms. V, my 70-year-old neighbor, I got my front yard back into shape quickly on Independence Day (July 4th). Yes, I spent my holiday cutting the yard. I love the idea of cutting my own grass and maintaining my yard. Ms. V loves to take care of her yard too. There are three…
Small Beginnings by Sheila Pope
Today, my five-year old daughter pointed out that our grapes were growing. I immediately rushed to see the growth. I was shocked at how much the grapes had grown. Last year, I planted the grape plant in a different location. I could tell my plant was not flourishing; so, I moved it to its own…
Using Adobe Voice to Advertise for Study Participants by Sheila Pope
I decided to enroll in a professional development workshop in Adobe Education Exchange on Friday. I quickly discovered Adobe Voice. It is an app for iPads users. The app allows users to tell a story in a few minutes. It was so easy to learn and use. I found several ways to use the app…
The New Man in My Life by Sheila Pope
Danny I have a new man in my life; his name is Danny. I adopted Danny a couple of months ago. Since February, Danny has turned my world upside down. He has helped me discover that I have room in my heart to love someone else. My children have embraced him and fallen madly in…
Publication Spotlight by Sheila Pope
I am honored to have my first publication, Writing Essentials: Strategies to Master Freshmen English and Placement Exams, spotlighted by Great River Technologies. The interview and was posted on the publisher’s website and Twitter feed (click here to read the interview). Digital publishing in the future. I am glad that I am actively playing a role in the…
Working in My New Studio: The Garage by Sheila Pope
I love the commercial that asks: If Bill Gates, Micheal Dell, and Steve Jobs created products that changed the world in their garage, why can’t you? I responded: I can and will! I have a home office, but my children are too noisy to make videos. It is difficult to wait for them to go…
Writing Essentials 101: On-Demand Lectures Promo by Sheila Pope
This video provides a quick glimpse into Professor Pope’s On-Demand Lecture Series. Lectures will go live May 10, 2014. If you are interested in subscribing to Writing Essentials 101, please go to EverydayIntellect.com or contact Professor Pope @ s.pope@everydayintellect.com.
Reinventing Yourself by Sheila Pope
Almost two years ago, I attended a Teaching and Learning Excellence Center (TLEC) workshop on how to develop a winning proposal to submit to book publishers. Two powerful African-American females presented. One presenter was an editor for a major publishing house and the other presenter was an editor with a successful publication record. They explained the…
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