You became an author to write books. Nobody told you that you were also becoming a business owner who needs to understand contracts, taxes, copyrights, marketing, and payroll. And that's before you get to all the scams.It only takes one problem to undo years of hard work.In her over two decades practicing business law—and as a published author herself—Alicia I. Dearn has watched creative people make expensive, avoidable legal mistakes. The wrong business structure....

This is Bill Eddy's book filled with lots of practical methods for handling High Conflict People (HCPs) in any setting, including neighbor disputes, workplace conflicts, family battles, with strangers, etc. HCPs target those close to them and people in positions of authority, so in this book Bill focuses on what to do when YOU are the Target of Blame—and how to avoid (or prevent) being one for long. It is organized around 12 key Tips (5 Do’s and 7 Don’ts), that simplify large concepts into...

In divorce and co-parenting, not only do parents need to deal with their own emotions, they may be faced with a daily barrage of hostile calls, texts, social media blasts, and/or emails. How can you regain a sense of control and peace for your own sake and for the kids? For more than a decade, the BIFF method of responding to hostile and misinforming conversation has been used by thousands of people. This book can help you reduce conflict and regain your sanity by teaching what to write, a...

We live in an age of rapid change and instant communication. We also live in a Culture of Blame and Disrespect… Has anyone ever told you: “It’s all YOUR fault!” “You should be ashamed of yourself!” “You’re a disgrace to your _________________!” [family][community][country][team][profession][party][you fill in the blank] “What’s the matter with you? Are you crazy? Stupid? Immoral? Unethical? Evil?” And then were you told everything that’s “wrong” with you and how you should behave? It’s Not...

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for getting them out of the past and away from blaming everyone else. Get them to quickly focus on the f...

No, it’s not just your imagination—more and more people in the workplace today have high-conflict personalities. Co-workers, clients, even bosses are behaving in narcissistic or bullying ways, choosing targets and then placing blame on them, treating them with disdain, or otherwise acting in aggressive, inappropriate ways. Some go so far as to spread damaging rumors, harass, or directly sabotage their targets, among other extreme behaviors. These are not people who are just having an occas...

Are you a new lawyer? If so, then this book is for you. Being a new lawyer can be a stressful and seemingly endless experience. With worries ranging from imposter syndrome to career-ending mistakes, practicing law in the beginning can be like a journey where you are traveling a rocky, unpaved road with no map to guide you. Oftentimes, new lawyers do not want to lose face by bothering their superiors with particular issues—or worse, some new lawyers, such as those who run a solo practice, m...

Hostile emails, letters and conversations can drain inordinate amounts of time, emotional energy and expense in the workplace. For over a dozen years, the BIFF method of communicating has helped thousands of people calm conflicts and create clear communication in response to misinformation, blame, and unnecessary anger in writing or in-person. This new book focuses exclusively on workplace conflicts―internal and external, with instructions in how to use the four-step method with numerous e...

Master client relationships and elevate your career through professional development, building relationships and personal branding. Discover essential skills and strategies for success in business development and build a fulfilling professional journey. Written by a lawyer with a proven track record of success building professional development and mentoring programs,*** Building Your Own Brand with Professionalism and Dignity* **is a comprehensive guide th...

New Ways for Families™ is an exciting new method for handling the growing problem of high-conflict families in our courts and out of court, including in Collaborative Divorce and Parenting Coordination cases. It is designed to save courts time, to save parents money, and to protect children as their families re-organize in new ways after a separation or divorce, for married or never-married parents. This interdisciplinary approach requires the cooperation and coordination of all profession...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average woman's family income drops by 37% after divorce. Do you know what assets or how much alimony or child support you are entitled to receive? Has your spouse threatened to leave you penniless? Have you spoken to an attorney and gotten sticker-shock? Do you earn too much money to qualify for free legal aid? This book was written to help the low- and moderate-income women the legal system has abandoned by walking a hypothetical self-represented ...

Silk and Statute: The Law is a legal novel focused entirely on the structure and substance of law through a series of carefully layered cases. It strips away courtroom drama and intrigue to present law as it is applied, interpreted, and reasoned—case by case. Each segment explores legal principles, statutory interpretation, and judicial thought processes in a clear, methodical way, revealing how outcomes are shaped within the boundaries of doctrine rather than emotion orspectacle. Silk and...