Johnny Ray
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I am an award winning writer. I have a passion, a thirst, for life and adventure that I love to share through my writing. As an avid traveler and professional businessman conducting business worldwide for years I have made many interesting contacts and received numerous awards for top production. I have owned and operated several real estate companies, several insurance companies and a stock brokerage company. My name is well known in the real estate world where I have been listed in the who’s who of international real estate professionals. As the previous head of several corporations I am accustomed to appearing on radio and TV talk shows as well as speaking in front of various audiences. I am a graduate of Auburn University with post graduate work at the Birmingham School of Law, The University of Alabama, The University of Tennessee, UCLA, New York University, Wil-Var Institute and The American College. He has received the following certifications: Certified International Property Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Managerial Accountant, Certified Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant. I belongs to the Florida Writer Association where I recently won the Royal Palm Literary Award for best thriller in 2008, the Romantic Writers of America, the Mystery Writers Association, and can be found attending various national writer conventions throughout the year as well as supporting several local writing groups in the St. Petersburg, Florida area.
For a complete list of my media connections please see my blog. To contact me about a speeking arrangement, please e-mail me at sirjohn@wwisp.com
Johnny Ray
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When beginning a process of writing a novel, the hero is always front and center. By starting off knowing who your main character is, the novel will usually flow easily. Taking this time is one of the most important parts of being a writer.
There is a big difference in stepping out of character and placing a character in a situation that he has never faced before and perhaps one that he thought he wold never have to face. Knowing the difference is what makes a great book and what can ruin one also.
Getting started on any project is hard and a memoir is no different. However this is one project you want to make sure you do right so that the world will know your life, your story.
Knowing what a memoir is and is not is a big help in planning your journey in writing a memoir. If the author can answer the question of why write a memoir the first major hurdle is overcome. While many people contemplate writing a memoir most never complete one. This why starting off on the right foot is so important.
Polishing a novel can be fun, but most of the time it is a real pain. The problem is often not knowing what you are doing wrong repeatedly. Keeping a list of words or phrases in a polishing book specifically for your writing ability is one of the smartest ways to polish your novel in a short period of time.
Most people think of how much of a mess it will be to replace the popcorn ceiling in their home and never get around to this home improvement project. There is a very easy and quick solution to replacing it.
Repetition is used in many ways to help learn or remember key words. In branding a name for business, the same is also true. A small ad run many times can have much more impact than one large ad that is soon forgotten.
Setting up camp along the shores of a fantastic beach can be great if you follow a few simple steps.
