What Do You Like In Your Coffee Or Tea

By Jenna Anderson

While there are plenty of people out there that enjoy their coffee or tea without adding anything at all to them, there are others that really only enjoy these drinks if they add things like cream and sugar. Some like a little sugar and no cream, some like a little cream and no sugar. There are others who have to have both whether they are having coffee or tea.

Coffee and tea both are consumed daily on a regular basis by a large majority of our population. Coffee and tea both are big business these days and one reason is because these beverages are flavored in so many different ways that there is certain to be at least one or two flavors that almost everyone is partial to.

When it comes to teas, it is more common to have flavorings like vanilla, various spices, and various fruit flavors. While with coffee the flavors tend more to be chocolate, caramel, vanilla, and nut varieties such as pecan or hazelnut. You can purchase coffee and tea that already have these types of flavors added into them before you brew them or you can purchase these types of flavors in syrups or creams and add to the beverage after they are brewed.

Famous coffee chains offer such a variety of different kinds of coffee, if you are new to them it can be really confusing to even understand exactly what it is you are ordering. If you do not know the difference between cappuccino, espresso, or a latte, you might end up with something that is stronger than what you are accustomed to. There are different whipped creams, froths, and flavors of all kinds. When you look at one of these coffee shop menus it might be difficult to find just plain old black coffee, but of course, they do have it.

When it comes to the health benefits of coffee or tea, it would seem that certain teas have coffee beat by a mile. Both coffee and tea contain caffeine, but some teas, like the green and Oolong varieties have properties that make a very healthy choice. Many people are drinking green teas simply for those health benefits. Even though this might be true, there are die hard coffee drinkers who would never trade in their coffee in the morning for a cup of tea of any kind.

Even though the coffee shops are very popular these days, it can also be fairly expensive to frequent them every day. This is one reason why it is becoming popular to have nice coffee machines in the home. Machine that brew tea in the home are on the rise as well. It is much less expensive to make these beverages in the home than it is to order them in fancy shops.

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Creating A Realistic Timeline for Your Book

By Lynne Klippel

If I plan to write a book, how much time will it take?

That question is one of the most frequent ones submitted on my website. Since new authors have never written a book, it is almost impossible for them to determine a good timeline.

Use these general guidelines to help you get started. Note: I based these suggested timelines on the assumption that you are busy with your family, your business, and having a life. While you can always go faster, most people have limited time available to devote to full time writing.

Planning stage: 30-90 days. Use this time to determine your vision for your book, a marketing plan, and the main points you will cover. The most time you spend planning, the more successful your book will be. Most authors find an outline essential in this phase.

Writing stage: 90-240 days. Many authors can write their book in six months, even with a busy schedule. The key to success: proper planning and a committed writing appointment in your schedule at least 5 days each week.

Editing stage: 30-60 days. After you have finished your manuscript, you will spend time editing it. Then, you will work with a professional editor to further polish and perfect your manuscript. You will go back and forth several times with your editor until you both agree that your manuscript represents you professionally.

Cover design: 30 days. I suggest you do work with your cover designer in the while you are writing. You will finalize the cover during the editing phase.

Production phase: 60-120 days. After editing and cover design, your publisher will complete the legalities, create the internal design, and send your book to the printer. However, if you go with a traditional publisher, the production phase can take up to 24 months. That is why I recommend self-publishing or working with an independent publisher who works under the contemporary publishing model.

Marketing phase: Actually, marketing starts in the planning phase. It continues for 3-5 years after your book is printed. Marketing is fun, sharing your passion and excitement with potential readers.

There you have it. In roughly 9 months, you can write and publish your book. Mentoring and education will help you streamline the process.

Once you have your book, you can use it for the rest of your life, to attract media attention, highlight your expertise, and attract new clients. In fact, you can use your book as the foundation of a very successful business, the ultimate goal of many authors.

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Need a book to build your business? Lynne Klippel is an author and publisher who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and aspiring authors write non-fiction books. For a free audio filled with publishing information, "How to Write Your Book the RIGHT Way," visit http://www.loveyourlifepublishing.com