Bruce Rule
@brucerule
Author of Heartfelt Goodbye: How to Write and Deliver the Eulogy Your Loved One Deserves. Writer/Editor/Public Speaking Coach
When you want to honor your departed loved one and need help putting together the right words: Heartfelt Goodbye: How to Write and Deliver the #Eulogy Your Loved One Deserves #publicspeaking #writing #grief #loss #funeral #author amzn.to/412Cky7
Although this webinar for a local writer's group focused on author appearances, many of the tips I shared are applicable to any public speaking. Reach out if you would like me to do a webinar helping your particular business improve its communications. youtube.com/watch?v=Vy8-IO…
Morning, munchkins. Y'all have a great day, it's a new week, a new chance to grab new opportunities, so make the most of it. Sunshine and smiles my loves 💋💋💋
#DidYouKnow? Sherlock Holmes was modelled after the Scottish physician Joseph Bell, a teacher for Arthur Conan Doyle
July 7, 2026 That is the target publication date for my debut novel, according to my publisher, Titan Books. The date, Titan says, was chosen because it plans to position the book as a good "summer read." More details to come. #writingcommunity #writinglife #Titanbooks
One way to sense if somebody’s telling the truth is that there’s a freshness to their words, whereas people who are lying speak in platitudes and tell you what they think they’re supposed to tell you.
If you want to succeed there is a certain type of person that you should have in your life. Watch the video to see what I mean. If you want tips on public speaking, see my blog at rulecommunications.com. youtu.be/exgA9OcbBkU?fe… via @YouTube
To be more persuasive when speaking to someone, avoid starting with this common mistake that I address in this video. Want more tips on speaking? See my blog at rulecommunications.com. Why "As I Already Told You" Doesn't Work youtu.be/HMhvUqUQWT0?fe… via @YouTube
Want to be an more persuasive presenter or effective communicator? Pay attention to what @Jenpsaki said she had to learn as press secretary to the former president. President Biden Was Right About "R&D" youtu.be/z0O5CDh7enQ?fe… via @YouTube
The only thing that might hurt worse than getting a form rejection...is when an agent who read your query and first 10 pages and asked for the full manuscript sends you a form rejection two months later. #amquerying #writerslife
I almost broke my No. 1 rule regarding feedback. How? Watch the video. And see what you should do when someone offers feedback. youtu.be/B4qvHnXRHKI?fe… via @YouTube
Your equipment breaks during a presentation? Be like Carrie Underwood. Watch the video to see what I mean. youtu.be/ywNcPvOwMlQ?fe… via @YouTube
Wow, the way the refs are calling things it feels like the #texans are playing against more than the #chiefs. (not a fan of either team by the way, just want to see a good game.
Vampire words suck, when writing or speaking Watch this video to see what I mean. For more tips, follow my channel or see my blog at rulecommunications.com youtu.be/rE9YWcX3XDI?fe… via @YouTube
The president made a public-speaking mistake this week that I want you to avoid. Take a listen. Then like and share. Thanks. (Note: This is not a political post.) youtu.be/frwb6kDXxWg?fe… via @YouTube
Watching a webinar was painful this week after the speaker's presentation showed she didn't spend enough time preparing. Watch the video to understand what I mean. Thriving in a Gig Economy: Always Review Your Presentation Before Giving It youtu.be/pzBd1n7wBRE?fe… via @YouTube
If people regularly fail to follow your instructions maybe you need to look to how you are communicating. I explain here: Thriving in a Gig Economy: If People Don't Understand Maybe the Problem ... youtu.be/WJrFypNB-2s?fe… via @YouTube
Interesting comment from someone I met at a holiday party who is anti-Trump and called herself well-informed: "I only watch news that is negative about Trump. If they are saying anything positive I switch it right off." Most people who believe the legacy media probably do that.
This week a subject came up that was a bit sensitive: A woman complained that it's hard for her to get the lighting right because she has a dark skin tone. I offered some advice: Lighting May Be Hard Depending on Your Skin ... youtu.be/nlTKq_70Tsk?fe… via @YouTube
Action photo from my recent workshop on how a non-fiction book can help boost your business or career. If you would like to know how such a workshop might help your organization, reach out. #gigconomy #writinglife #freelance
