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September 24, 2017

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BMI = BS

I said it. I meant it. The current BMI scale used in America is based on bullshit. " The BMI was introduced in the early 19th century by a Belgian named Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet. He was a mathematician, not a physician. He produced the formula to give a quick and easy way to measure the degree of obesity of the general population to assist the government in allocating resources. In other words, it is a 200-year-old hack. " The BMI scale, as stated, was made up to take a look at statistics that were easy to get. From there men, because it was only made with "average man" in mind, should see an actual health professional to actually get real measurements to see if they are indeed fat. Even the US military, who uses this scale, also use a tape measure to check for muscle thickness. Why? Because muscle weighs more than fat. A body builder, and for the most part anyone who lifts weights, are considered obese or morbidly obese on this scale. It has no means

Authoring Basic Terms

Every job has its own specific terms and phrases. Authoring and publishing is no different. So here's a quick list of some basic terms and what they mean. And yes, Satan himself enjoys most of these. They are the bane of our existence, but we need them. Basic Terms Blurb: A short introduction to your book that will entice people to buy it. This is usually on the back of paperbacks, or the inside flap for hardbacks. It is also the description of your book that is shown on Amazon. Synopsis: A complete breakdown of your book, including the ending. This is what you give to publishers/agents/anyone in the industry. It should still draw their attention, and be enticing, but also give a complete overlook. The cliff notes version. Elevator pitch: This is a short spiel you can use to tell people about your book. A condensed version of your book blurb you can say in less than a minute. This is what you use for face to face conversations. You can use comparisons of popular b

JM Landels

Hey readers, today I have a special guest, author JM Landels. She looks quite intimidating doesn't she?! Just wait till you read about what she does! Heya JM, how are you doing today? Hi Rebekah, I’m delighted to be on your blog. I’m JM Landels, and I’m a writer, illustrator, and editor. In my spare time I also teach people to swordfight from horseback. Swordfighting. On horseback! I told you she was intimidating! And cool as hell! Ok I'll stop geeking out now. *clears throat* JM, what is the current book you are promoting? Allaigna’s Song : Overture is my debut fantasy from Pulp Literature Press. To quote the back-of-the-book blurb, it’s a love story, a family saga, and a coming-of-age novel that braids together the stories of daughter, mother, and grandmother. It’s about the secrets and lies that families tell each other, but it also has a load of magic, music, and thrilling horse chases. And you were nice enough to send me a copy of the cover too. Here it is

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