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For anyone just starting out or starting over, this field guide-the Life's Little Instruction Book of the 21st Century?shares relatable advice and self-reflective prompts in the areas of work, love, personal growth, and more in the hopes of helping twentysomethings navigate the obstacles that lie ahead and recognize the wisdom they already possess.
A propos de l'auteur
Michelle Douglas is a writer and mentor with a passion for helping individuals and brands uncover their reason for being and share their story. At age twenty-one she began a career in advertising and marketing. At the same time, she began the practice of journaling and recording life lessons, culminating in more than a decade of learnings to guide today's twentysomethings. She shares the inspiring life advice she has gleaned from this practice through contributions to Thrive Global and on Instagram at @fieldguidefortwenties. Michelle is the founder of Ladder, a brand strategy and communications company focused on social good, where she has worked with clients ranging from Olympic athletes to Harvard Business School New Venture Competition winners. A native of Jacksonville, Florida and transplant from Atlanta, Georgia, Michelle feels fortunate to call many places home. She currently lives with her husband and young daughter in Annapolis, Maryland.
Résumé
For anyone just starting out or starting over, this field guide—the Life’s Little Instruction Book of the 21st Century—shares relatable advice and self-reflective prompts in the areas of work, love, personal growth, and more in the hopes of helping twentysomethings navigate the obstacles that lie ahead and recognize the wisdom they already possess.
Préface
- Book to be positioned as a “Gift for Graduates” and is being pitched to a number of publications including Real Simple, Forbes, BusinessInsider, GoodHousekeeping, SELF, Refinery29 and more for placement/feature in graduation gift guides such as “32 Most Inspiring Books for Graduates” or “45 Best College Graduation Gifts” set to publish April/May 2022.
- Instagram and TikTok Influencer seeding effort planned for April/May.
- Secured blurb and confirmed podcast appearance in Spring of 2022 with GenTwenty, a media outlet for twentysomethings with a readership of over 1 million.
- In-person book launch event to be held in Annapolis, MD at independent bookstore, Old Fox Books. Additional book/author event plans are in progress with potential locations where the author learned many important lessons in Atlanta, Georgia and Jacksonville Beach, FL.
- University Blitz planned with publicity and advertising efforts focused on cities where there is an intersection of a strong independent bookstore presence and a college campus. Targeting students as well as parents and family members visiting during graduation season.
- Contributor articles and expert quotes being pitched to female-focused, self-improvement and empowerment publications, online and print, for the period of January through May 2022. Examples of publications include: Women’s Health, SELF, Refinery 29, HerCampus.
Texte suppl.
“Brilliantly articulated, perfectly digestible. Don’t Wear Shoes You Can’t Walk In should be required reading for when anyone turns twenty.”
—GenTwenty
“This book is the handbook I wish I’d had throughout my twenties. Michelle Douglas has an uncanny ability to take life’s deep, nuanced lessons and package them into clever metaphors that will stick with you long after you put this book down. The clarifying and accessible wisdom in this book reads like compassionate guidance from a time-tested big sister who wants you to learn from her experience but also forge your own path every step of the way.”
—Caroline Kelso Zook, author of Your Brightest Life Journal
“These are lessons we all need to know to succeed in life but are not taught in school. This book will inspire you to achieve your dreams.”
—Whitney Holtzman, CEO of Social Victories, NFL Agent, and author of You Are the First You
“A joyous guidebook . . . the writing prompts will be helpful to anyone of any age.”
—Jo Giese, award-winning radio journalist and author of Never Sit If You Can Dance
