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Update from The Book Blog

I will take a creative break from “The Book Blog” and will repost some of the best content from our archives, which covers over four years.

If you want to read new posts, check out my writing blog: Byline.

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Peter DeHaan Opens His Writing Newsletter to the Public

Veteran Magazine Publisher, Editor, Author, and Blogger Shares about Writing in Weekly Newsletter

June 9, 2015GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.Since last year Peter DeHaan has shared about writing in his free monthly newsletter, “Write On!” He now opens up the subscription to anyone interested in writing, from the beginner to experienced professional.

“I started my newsletter, ‘Write On!’ to keep in contact with people who attended the sessions I led at writing conferences over the past several years,” said Peter, who is a magazine publisher and editor, in addition to being a writer with over three decades of experience. “I sold my first article in 1982, and the world of publishing has changed a lot since then. I want to share my experiences and encourage others in becoming better writers”…  read more>>

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News Release: Blogging Video Available

Blogging Video Available: 12 Tips For Better WordPress Content Creation

Veteran Blogger Peter DeHaan’s WordCamp Grand Rapids Presentation Is Now Accessible Online

Peter DeHaan spoke at the recent WordCamp in Grand Rapids Michigan. Peter’s topic, “12 Tips For Better WordPress Content Creation,” is now available for online viewing at WordPress.tv. Other recordings from WordCamp Grand Rapids are also being added.

WordCamps are informal, community-organized events, put on by WordPress users for WordPress users, including everyone from the casual hobbyists to core developers. “This is my second year attending WordCamp Grand Rapids; it’s such a great event,” said Peter DeHaan. “This year, I had the privilege to be able to give back to the local WordPress community. WordCamp Grand Rapids is a well-run event with a great core team of organizers. Everyone there – both speakers and attendees – were so willing to share what they know and to help one another.”

Peter DeHaan has been a magazine publisher and editor for the past fifteen years, a blogger for the past seven, and a published writer for much longer. Peter’s editing, blogging, and writing skills made him an ideal person to talk about blogging on WordPress. “I have multiple blogs and have written over 1,500 posts,” added Peter. “I think I’ve made about every mistake a blogger can make, and I hope I helped other bloggers avoid repeating my missteps.”

Grand Rapids WordCamp is an annual event put on by area WordPress enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, with each year being bigger and better than the year before. For 2014, the event expanded to three days.

The direct link to download Peter DeHaan’s presentation is http://wordpress.tv/2014/11/05/peter-dehaan-12-tips-for-better-wordpress-content-creation/.

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Happy Holidays

I want you wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. May the holidays be a great time spent with family.

With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling are on Wednesday this year, I will take a two-week break from blogging (on this blog) since I know you won’t be reading posts on those days anyway.

Look for my next post on Wednesday, January 8, 2014!

(Some of you experienced frustration in not being able to comment on recent posts. I apologize for the problem and am pleased to report the the problem has been fixed, as well as the second problem that was caused by fixing the first one!)

Again, happy holidays!

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Press Release: The New FindACallCenter.com Helps Businesses Locate Call Centers

Call center locator site receives overhaul to better highlight leading outsourcing contact centers around the world.

Peter DeHaan announced the complete overhaul of his popular call center locator website, FindACallCenter.com. FindACallCenter.com highlights leading outsourcing call centers from the United States and around the world in an easy-to-use directory for businesses and organizations that seek to outsource call center and contact center work.

“Contrary to popular opinion, most of these outsourcing call centers are located within the United States and not offshore,” said publisher and editor Peter DeHaan, PhD. “Though we do have a section for those who desire to look offshore, we highlight call centers located in North America: the United States and Canada.”

The new website merges the listings and content from three formerly separate sites: FindACallCenter.com, FindATeleserviceAgency.com, and FindAnAnsweringService.com. “All of this information is now conveniently located in one place,” said Peter DeHaan, president of Peter DeHaan Publishing Inc and owner of the directory. “Plus, we changed platforms and added new features.” The site also encompasses the call center listings from Connections Magazine and the healthcare contact center listings from AnswerStat magazine, resulting in a truly unified call center directory.

“The old site was showing its age,” said Peter DeHaan, the site’s principle designer. “Users will appreciate its new, clean look, as well as the ease of finding and viewing information.”

Call centers, contact centers, and telephone answering services that want to be added to the directory, can learn more at the “more info” tab at the site.

For more information, go to www.FindACallCenter.com.