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Recommended books for the recent female college graduate written by women

After my college graduation, I could be regularly found perusing the aisles at Barnes and Noble. I don’t know if I was trying to find answers or a guide, but I was determined to find some help to navigate this really big world I knew little about.

So, here are female authors that will help you in your professional and personal life after college graduation.

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3 Ideas for an inspirational quote board to develop your small business' brand identity

My experience branding has mainly been on the design side of things: logos, colors, fonts, etc. With Elisabeth’s approach, I started with an aesthetic about my brand, rather than on technical formalities.

Over the next 24-hours, it made me question a few other reasons why it was essential to find new ideas when making an inspirational quote board.

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Book Review: Building a Story Brand

I just received Building a Story Brand and I haven’t put it down all day.

My initial impression of the book reminded me of the emotional intelligence books that I’ve found in Barnes and Noble a few times. Helpful and exciting, but not necessary in the scheme of things.

After reading the two-page introduction, I knew I’d want to read the whole book.

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Book Review: Creative Strategy and the Business of Design

Business is not one of my strong suits. Douglas Davis’ Creative Strategy and the Business of Design helped me understand the main key-points that my peers repeatedly had to explain to me.

All-in-all Davis helps graphic designers and creatives to learn how to speak and approach businesses in a way that will help graphic designer’s careers gain a sense of freedom and understanding.

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