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Huma Masood

4 min

Structure Your Ebook For Maximum Impact

You have to write your first ebook. You selected the topic to write on. And you are wondering where to begin. Well, first check this infographic. For maximum impact you structure your content (green pieces) after considering the purpose (yellow), the goals (blue) and your reader (black). Your stories matter Whatever genre you write for, your stories matter. The story is the hook that keeps you, and your reader connected. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainmen

[Review] Stories At Work by Indranil Chakraborty

Huma Masood

4 min

[Review] Stories At Work by Indranil Chakraborty

I learnt to value stories early on in my career as a market researcher. Stories make connections. The feedback that gets missed in structured questions finds the open-ended spaces provided, in the form of stories. The relevance of qualitative research lies in the essence of the stories collected from the various consumer focus groups. Marketers analyse these stories and ‘anti-stories’ to formulate suitable changes that improve the consumer experience. And convey that improve

Ready To Publish Your Book - See Step Zero

Huma Masood

4 min

Ready To Publish Your Book - See Step Zero

If you decided to publish the book in you then this post is written just for you. Step zero of publishing As you well know getting published is not difficult nowadays. However, competition is manifold, and the real test comes after publishing. Whether your book does well or very well depends on what you do or perhaps don’t do before you start writing your book. As a first-time author, you should begin with step zero – research. You'll be making decisions crucial to the succe

Huma Masood

2 min

One year later

Life is a journey, and each of us paves our unique path of this journey. We find many turns and detours on the way. When and as we come to one, we decide which way to go, and it is these decisions that make every journey unique. The Writing point 2018 was a year of such a turning point in my life. In April I designed a blog called Silken Scribblings. And I began writing. One thing led to the other, and by December, I had already published three ebooks on the Kindle store and

Huma Masood

3 min

Morning Routine for Overall Well Being

Early morning is an excellent time to add some positivity to our life. Having a well-structured morning routine not just ensures our wellness but also enhances our lifestyle. Begin your day with positivity The first 30 minutes of your morning is the most important time of your day and can set the tone for the day ahead. If you start with positive thoughts and a plan in mind you have a productive and satisfying day. We can use the quiet and undisturbed time of early mornings t

Huma Masood

1 min

End of Campaign #MyfriendAlexa 2018

Part1 Part2 Part3 Part4 Part5 Part6 of posts written for the campaign Event Networking series. #MyFriendAlexa Campaign was run by Blogchatter and this video shows the change in my rankings in a 4-week time-frame. Alexa is a global ranking given by the company Alexa. Started in 1996, Alexa is a subsidiary of Amazon.com. It specializes in collecting and analysing web traffic data, based on which it ranks websites and blogs. The ranking is one of the important factors that dete

Huma Masood

2 min

Follow up on your event connections

Community building or personal networking is one of the best tools available to further your career be it job search, business relations or freelancing, and personal networking events are like breeding grounds to expand your professional community and gain valuable contacts. Whatever may be your expectation from these events, your personal impact and communication skills are essential to it. Social Event communication is much more than showing up, grabbing free snacks, and sw

Let the conversations and the energies flow

Huma Masood

2 min

Let the conversations and the energies flow

Huma Masood

2 min

Community building beyond the tangibles

Attire and Accessories for Formal Events

Huma Masood

3 min

Attire and Accessories for Formal Events

Huma Masood

3 min

Attend events with a clear objective

Huma Masood

3 min

Expanding my community at SheroesSummit

You reach your venue, alone. Your heartbeat increases, and your charisma walks out on you, making you feel lonely in that sea of a crowd. You walk in to a hall full of people, trying to make an eye contact with someone, but everyone seems so busy to even notice you. If you have attended a social networking event where you do not know even one person, then you are familiar with this situation. Sharing my own experience which was terrific by the way… Part 1 of 6 Read Part

Good Education Is the Best Gift For Your Children

Huma Masood

5 min

Good Education Is the Best Gift For Your Children

As parents, you will agree that the best thing you can do for your kids is to support them get a good education. Despite high tuition costs, good education is a major achievement for them and helps them land decent jobs with higher earning power. But it’s an expensive goal And may seem to be an impossible task sometimes. Take a look at this infographic of cost estimates to raise kids in India. About 60% of the cost is spent on educating the child. Don’t let the outrageous num

Huma Masood

1 min

E-book Launch on 22nd May

Super excited about my first ebook! To check the video trailer oh my book Dare to Dream, click link Simple changes often bring about a big difference in your lifestyle... Read it to.... Create your Vision - Set your goals - Take easy steps towards your Vision #booklaunch #coverrevel #BlogchatterEbook #nonfiction #selfhelp #goals #daretodream #humawrites

Huma Masood

1 min

Reflections - Amazing April

April was Amazing, thanks to Blogchatter. My blog is just a month old and I was able to get it up just in time to participate in A2ZBlogchatter. Of course, the journey was not all smooth, as I got feedback from my peers and made appropriate adjustments and changes. But in the end, the finish was smooth. The journey of Amazing April Blogchatter, consisting of writing 26 posts in alphabetical order and secret activities, was many things. It is appropriate that I mention these i

Track your Year-On-Year Progress (25/26) - A2Z 2018

Huma Masood

2 min

Track your Year-On-Year Progress (25/26) - A2Z 2018

It is important to track your progress in the long term to achieve your big goals. Year over year (YOY) is a method of evaluating two or more measured events to compare the results at one-time period with those of a comparable period on an annualized basis. It gives a clear picture of whether the performance is improving or worsening. On new year, people all over the world make resolutions with certain goals in mind, that they intend to follow throughout the year. It is good

Huma Masood

1 min

The Secret X-factor (24/26) A2Z 2018

Have you ever wondered at the superlists of Forbes that list the 100 most powerful of the world? I have. Did you see the ‘List of the most influential people of all of human history’ by Ranker? Well I did. As I browsed the list of some of the most powerful minds, from different backgrounds, I felt humbled as I wondered what made these people worthy of a spot on this list. They must have had really incredible qualities. They were all famous role models, but what qualities coul

Writing Thoughts, Ideas and Experiences (23/26) A2Z 2018

Huma Masood

2 min

Writing Thoughts, Ideas and Experiences (23/26) A2Z 2018

A common perception about keeping a journal is that you need to write it regularly, in detail, about your daily happenings. Well that is one way of doing it and it is a good habit for people combating an illness or an eating disorder, where one may need to keep a track of things. However, a ‘Thought Journal’ is what I like to keep. I am currently on my fourth. The other three provide a ready reference to any records of accounting or lists. You could keep track of your life go

Eleven Ways to Value Yourself (22/26) A2Z 2018

Huma Masood

3 min

Eleven Ways to Value Yourself (22/26) A2Z 2018

Social media has made self-worth a bigger trap than ever. A study by University of Houston indicates that the more time people spend on Facebook, the more depressive symptoms they tend to have. The reason is probably the regular social comparisons on these platforms, via the status updates (Who takes the more exotic vacations? Whose kids are more successful? Who eats where and what?), that cause us to measure our self worth on a different perspective, rather than on our abi

Seven Tips to Manage Anxiety and Tolerance levels (20/26) A2Z 2018

Huma Masood

2 min

Seven Tips to Manage Anxiety and Tolerance levels (20/26) A2Z 2018

Reduced tolerance is common these days. This is probably due to the different levels of anxiety and stress that we face daily. People suffering from anxiety or stress avoid taking professional help due to the social stigma attached with it. But living with anxiety for long without dealing with it is difficult and dangerous. If you are experiencing anxiety or stress due to any reason, you should take steps to deal with it ASAP. Here are few steps to deal with stress one step a

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