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But what is Affiliate Marketing, really?

Businessmen making a handshake in the city.

At its core, affiliate marketing is simply word-of-mouth. It’s what people have been doing for a long time: recommending things they like, trust, or believe in. Long before affiliate links existed, this is how businesses grew, ideas spread, and communities formed.

Affiliate marketing doesn’t only mean clicking on a link to make a commission off your friend’s or associate’s affiliation. It’s more! It’s recommendations by friends you trust that may gain you more business or even exposure, something that money can’t buy.

When someone shares a great book, a helpful tool, or a life-changing course with a friend or fan, they’re engaging in this type of business. Asking someone to click on your link so you may receive a small bonus from an affiliate can be tacky. The most successful affiliate marketers understand this. Marketing has more to do with than money.

The power of marketing and the power of groups who market together is ultra-powerful. Think of a dire situation. Let’s imagine you and five of your friends are sailing and you start to lose control of the sailboat. Not a pleasant thought, I know. But let’s consider it. I am sure one of your friends would come in to help! This is what your product is like when no one knows about it: a sinking sailboat.

The power of marketing, especially when groups collaborate, is strong. It’s a way for friends to lift one another up, to help stop the ‘out-of-control sailboat that is sinking.’ Affiliates act as advocates for their friends or business associates, lifting one another up in the process.

They’re not just dropping links; they’re guiding their communities, holding events, rooting for you, buying your book, recommending your business – it is truly powerful. 

A trusted recommendation from someone you follow online can lead you to join a cause, sign up for a course, or try a new way of thinking — it’s about more than buying a product. In today’s day and age, especially if you are an author, it is critical.

Entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone in business all need a platform. A platform can consist of someone who is in your audience or even a potential buyer, for example. Your platform is what makes you stand out. Size matters.

With this said, I would like to introduce you to the way I do affiliate marketing. As a founder and creator, I’d like to introduce you to a group I began called “The Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group.” Here are three upcoming events I’d love for you to join via Zoom to kickstart your affiliate marketing journey! 

These masterminds are FREE. What can be better?

If you’re interested in joining one of my upcoming Zoom masterminds, here is the Mailchimp Email Campaign I sent yesterday. All Zoom info, passcodes, and information are included. Click on the link below:

Join us for our Exciting Upcoming Event(s), starting on Apr. 26 at 7:30 pm EST, it will be a Live Read Night with a Q & A!

Hope to see y’all!

~Zina Hermez, Founder of the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group, Author of the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm, Long-time educator

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Our third Mastermind Workshop with an Expert panel will be held on My Birthday on Jan.26 at 7:30pm EST! Join in!!!

Join us for an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Mastermind workshop where you will get to ask experts questions about writing books, publishing, marketing, media, and other topics. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book or even a song, you will find encouragement from writers who know the industry very well. Our authors devote their time freely to meet with others and offer FREE advice and feedback on how to help you advance your career in writing or publishing. Again, whether you are writing a book or want to expand your presence and brand IN THE BUSINESS PLACE, this is the Mastermind for you! Read the invite now and click “going” for regular updates. Don’t miss it! #authorslife #authorscommunity #writing #business #entrepreneurs #books #publishing

See the Facebook invite here and click ‘going’ for regular updates. Or send me your email at zinahermez@outlook.com to get on the email list for updates. https://facebook.com/events/s/third-mastermind-panel-event-o/458696837117916/

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Check out today’s vlog!

Click here or on the pic: https://www.facebook.com/zina.hermez.7/videos/1354973725894765/?idorvanity=1159982475243028

The upcoming Peer Writing Editing Session is going to be phenomenal, and it is this Saturday, Jun 1, from 7:30pm EST to 9.. View the Facebook invite link and click “going” now: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159982475243028/. All Zoom mastermind links and the passcode will be shared multiple times before the meeting. Once you click “going,” you will get updates. If you don’t use Facebook, you may also send me your email through the contact page for regular updates!

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Our Next Zoom Mastermind Is With Mark ‘Coach’ Prasek Of PJNET.TV And Ben Cooper TOMORROW, On Fri., Feb.16 at 7:30pm EST! Join in! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers

Hello everyone, I’m really excited about our next Live event THIS FRIDAY on FEB.16 at 7:30 pm EST w/our Special Featured Author(s), Mark ‘Coach’ Prasek of PJNET.TV & w/Author Ben Cooper! We can’t wait!

Hello everyone 👋,

I am VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that we will be featuring Coach Mark Prasek of PJNET.TV on Feb.16, 2024, at 7:30 pm EST with Author Ben Cooper at our Zoom meeting for the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group.




Mark Prasek is the founder and host of PJNET.tv – an online video ministry providing a platform for everyday Christians to share their walk with Christ. Since 2018, almost 500 different guests have appeared on the program. Mark is also an accomplished creator of 3D animated videos in partnership with Christian authors to promote their ministry.

Ben Cooper is an author, speaker, educator, and beekeeper. He grew up on a family farm in western Pennsylvania and went on to get an Agricultural Science degree from Penn State University. Ben retired after working as an Agricultural Specialist for the State of Maryland.

Ben and his wife live in southern Pennsylvania where they homeschooled and raised their five children. He is the author of All Nature Sings: A Devotional Guide to Animals in the Bible, and the children’s picture book series that include Created Critters with Wings and Created Critters with Fur.

He is also a contributing author for All God’s Creatures, an annual devotional from Guideposts. 

First, Ben will give us a presentation on Five Steps to Landing Book Endorsements, and after that we will get to hear from Mark! He will explain his TV program on PJENT.TV and his many other programs! Mark will give us a “crash course” on a class he taught at The Well conference here in MI!

He is also willing to meet with anyone after the meeting one to one for further questions!

This is a meeting you have to join! Ben will start by giving us a presentation on five tips for landing book (or business) endorsements, again! Then we’ll hear from Mark!

I’m looking forward to this and can’t wait to learn from both of them. Where else can you go to meet with TV hosts, best sellers, award winners, movie producers, and others who are FREELY giving you their feedback and advice? Our meetings are FREE virtual masterminds, and we only feature the best!

We will then open for a live Q&A where we can ask them both questions. It is going to be phenomenal!


Every week I aim to special feature one influential person who is a writer, speaker, author, or entrepreneur. This week we have two!

We also love to feature filmmakers, founders, and producers. We feature artists and musicians and love to meet with creative people! They give us their background, information, and experience – we learn from them and ask follow-up questions. We have very interesting discussions on the writing and business industry.

Coach Prasek featured me on PJNET TV not long ago and it was a fascinating experience!

Whether you are a writer, speaker, in media, or a businessperson, we are happy to assist you with your writing or business endeavors. We can also help with how to increase your brand and presence!

As of late, we have featured:
Jimmy Tuman
Paul Hollis
Sharon Rose Gibson
Patricia Mattern
Sarah Sundin
Kyle Duncan
Dr. Veronica Brooks
Michael Greenberg
Juliana Gennari Anderson!
And many many others!

Zoom meeting link to join in https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

The meeting starts at 7:30 pm EST and ends at 9 pm. You may keep your camera and mic on or off. We are very laid back and don’t mind. You may also hop in late or leave early!

Please note: this meeting will be recorded and shared.


Here is the Zoom link to join in https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387 

Here is the meeting link on Facebook: Event with Mark Prasek & Ben Cooper!

Read it now and click ‘going!’ Our Masterminds are one of a kind with top-notch authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. Nowhere else on the internet can you get FREE virtual knowledge to help you in your writing, speaking, or business career from experts who are sacrificing their time just to help others! Take advantage of our meetings while you can!

If you’ve never joined before, here is a little background, we are a group that began in 2022 around Labor Day. Since then, we’ve been meeting as authors, national speakers, writers, and entrepreneurs almost every week. We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics.

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Here are more WBICNWG upcoming Mastermind dates: 

On Mar. 1 We’re EXCITED to announce that we are having another “Author Mastermind Panel” event w/a short video on my Not Without God book towards the end! This meeting will also start at 7:30 pm EST. Our Panel members are Jimmy Tuman, Paul HollisMark ‘Coach’ PrasekSharon Rose Gibson, & Juliana Gennari Anderson.

We are also very excited to feature Author Scott Tennant  (who is also a PR professional!) on Mar. 8 at 7:30 pm EST! Long-time member & friend, Juliana Gennari Anderson, will be hosting this event! We can’t wait!

[Please note: There will be no Mastermind on Feb. 23.]

Don’t miss these exciting upcoming events! Look out for more updates…

Here’s the Zoom mastermind link to join in. It is the same for all events!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

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You may hop in late or leave early, again, and you may also leave your camera and mic on or off! We are a very laid-back group and don’t mind at all! Come and learn from the best!!! This is FREE virtual knowledge to help you in your writing career or business! Whether you are a seasoned author, an aspiring author, or an entrepreneur – there are ALWAYS lots of gems at our meetings!

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~ALL events are brought to you by the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers

CLICK on the link below to learn more about Zina and to visit her website. You may also sign up for regular notifications of upcoming meetings and dates if you are not already on the email list!

Happy Writing!!!

Zina has created the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers”

Short Bio:

Zina Hermez has authored the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast, and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World and other programs.

Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of people from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places.

She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. Zina also likes to write on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale.

She’s been invited to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s Business Expert Forum and has designed notwithoutgod.net, a top inspirational blog.

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Our Upcoming Zoom Mastermind w/Juliana Gennari Anderson on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024 at 7:30pm EST!

Email campaigns were sent today to our email list for our upcoming Zoom mastermind with Juliana Gennari Anderson on Feb. 9, 2024 starting at 7:30pm EST! Click here to see the email: Our Upcoming Mastermind Meeting on Feb. 9, w/Juliana Gennari Anderson at 7:30pm EST! You can join in on that day via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

Hello🖐️ everyone,

I am VERY EXCITED to ANNOUNCE that our special featured author will be, Juliana Gennari Anderson, on Feb.9, 2024 at 7:30pm EST!!! We can’t wait to meet with Julie and to learn more about her writing and music! Julie is a poet, a writer, and a composer! It’s going to be amazing!

Here’s a little info about Julie…

Juliana is a composer, poet, math teacher, storyteller, singer, writer, and a woman of faith. She has been composing music since 1986 with over 120 songs in her name, some of which are published in three different worldwide hymnbooks and some which have been recorded on albums produced in the USA, Cananda, and South Australia. Her songs have also been used in choirs and weddings all over the world. She composed several songs for a stage musical called “Samuel in Song” that was performed at Berkely High School, Michigan. She has a recent album called “The Time of Singing Has Come” which came out in April of 2023 and is available for listening on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and other music platforms. To listen click the link that is below. She is working on compiling her music into one book for publishing!

Juliana taught high school math in public schools until she started tutoring out of her home to be close to her four children. Her and her husband, Glen, have been married for 48 years. In 2007, her 20-year-old son had a catastrophic car accident that put him in a coma for 6 weeks resulting in a severe brain injury.

Her faith in God, music, her sense of humor and acceptance of what you can’t change helped her cope with the daily challenges of raising a family in these difficult circumstances. She is working on a book that captures her family life with all its comical antics and serious struggles.

She has two published articles in a worldwide Christian magazine and a piece in a book called “Bereavement – Personal Experiences in Times of Pain” that was published in England in 2023.

Juliana likes writing poems and uses some of them in her song compositions. In 2012 she began writing poems daily for her middle school son when he challenged her saying she couldn’t. As a result, she wrote over 200 poems using everyday topics likes faith, family, friends, sports, holidays, math and more. Her poems often have a touch of humor that intrigued her son and her Facebook friends.

One of her poems was also published in the “Bereavement” book. She is now in the process of publishing all her poems in her own book.

In 2017 Juliana performed in a storytelling event with “The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers” that took place at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. The theme for the evening was “Hot Mamma.”

To hear her story click on the link below (may need to copy & paste into your browser).

Presently, Juliana continues to praise God, nurture family & friendship, tutor math, compose music & perform, write poetry, public speak and work on her memoir.

Updated: 11-29-23
Here is the link to Juliana’s Music Album: https://distrokid.com/…/the-time-of-singing-has-come

Here is the link to Juliana’s Storytelling event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l0MeK7TGbA&t=40s

What is the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write” Group community?” This is a group we created in 2022 around Labor Day. Since then, we’ve been meeting as talented authors, national speakers, writers, and other entrepreneurs almost every week. As you can see, we have some amazing people joining our meetings!

We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and several other writing topics. You may just join in and leave your camera and mic on or off. We are a very laid-back group. You may hop in late or leave early, we don’t mind.

If any background noise disrupts our group meeting your mic will be silenced, and then you may turn your mic back on once it is quiet.

Whether you are a writer, speaker, or businessperson, we are happy to assist you with your writing or business endeavors. We can also help with how to increase your brand and presence!

If you’d like to learn more about me: visit my website at notwithoutgod.net and send me a message. If you’d like to join our meetings, I will need your email via direct message, that way I can add you to the email list so you’ll get the reminders and announcements for our Friday meetings.

You can also just join in here via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

As of late, we have featured:

Paul Hollis
Tim Riter
Jim Tuman
Sharon Rose Gibson
Tracy Blom
Patricia Mattern
Ella Quinn
Veronica Brooks
Leticia Zaragoza
Kyle Duncan
Mitch Termley
Michael Greenberg!

And many other fantastic others!

Zoom meeting link to join in, again: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4912540387

Happy Writing!

~ALL events are brought to you by Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers

“About Zina”

Zina Hermez has authored the books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. Zina’s written several hundred articles and has appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places.

Zina writes on faith and overcoming adversity. She also likes to write about health and science and loves to help others. Zina has created notwithoutgod.net. She’s also the Creator/Leader of the Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers.

When Zina is not writing or teaching, she enjoys cooking, listening to music, exercising, or socializing with friends.

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How to Publish a Book video!

https://www.facebook.com/zina.hermez.7/videos/634320775363729/?mibextid=BUZLm6

About Zina

Zina Hermez has authored the best-selling book(s), Not Without God: A Story of Survival and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s also been featured on The Neil Haley (media giant’s) Show, The Intuitive Edge podcast, and on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’broadcast as well as Grace and Truth Radio World!

Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among many other places.

She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes about health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale.

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Jimmy Tuman — National Youth Speaker and Mentor💕

Today I had the pleasure of meeting some special friends for breakfast🍳. Jim Tuman, his wife, Jan, and my longtime friend, Ginger, and I met for breakfast at a local resteraunt.

Jim Tuman is a sociologist, educator, and has been a radio and TV personality who has spoken to millions of people in more than 1,500 schools nationwide.

He has asked kids to examine their motives, goals, feelings, and wants them to make meaningful decisions about their futures. He has helped prevent teen suicide across the country.

Jim wants to create school environments where students and teachers feel ‘safe, valued, and loved,’ he says. Here is a PBS documentary that was done on Jim it is very moving! People are in tears over Jim’s unique compassion!

https://youtu.be/JN7gCRPJBHc

Continue reading “Jimmy Tuman — National Youth Speaker and Mentor💕”
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The Intuitive Edge Podcast Interview!🎙🔊✨

The interview today was fantastic. Victoria even suggested that my story could be made into a Hallmark movie! She said I probably have healing capabilities and that she thinks I could one day walk without crutches!🔊💻🕊️✨ #intuitive #edge #podcast #interview #god #notwithoutgod #astoryofsurvival #hopeinthestorm #author #speaker #writerlife 😃🎙💖

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO WATCH my ‘wind down,’ recap!🔊💻 https://www.facebook.com/zina.hermez.7/videos/1049661458973279/?d=n

About Zina

Zina Hermez has authored the best selling book, Not Without God: A Story of Survival. She’s been featured in numerous articles, guest posts, podcasts, websites, newsletters, and magazines. She’s been featured on ESPN’s ‘Solutions from the Huddle’ and on Grace and Truth Radio World. Zina’s written several hundred articles and has taught thousands of students from all over the world from many different backgrounds and cultures. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Suite T blog, and the Southern Writers magazine among other places. She writes on faith, science, and overcoming adversity. She also writes on health and diet and loves to help others. Her latest book, Not Without God: Hope In the Storm is live and for sale! You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Without-God-Hope-Storm-ebook/dp/B09P9T2DLT

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‘Solutions from the Huddle’ podcast interview!🏉🏀⚾️

Hey! I’m really excited to be sharing this link with you today. It’s from my interview with Titus Bartollota of Creative Solutions Group! He is the founder, president, and lead consultant for Collaborative Solutions Group. CSG has been something Titus has been passionate about for a very long time. Originally from New York City, Titus has spent the majority of his life in North Carolina.

If you are accomplished, successful, and in a similar industry as Titus. You might want to contact him! He is a person of value who wants to add value to others! He’s a professional coach focusing on both life and business matters. He’s a published author, certified speaker, entrepreneur, and someone passionate about helping those seeking to level up in business and life!

He’s also would love to be featured on your show or podcast! Here is Titus’s speaker reel: https://vimeo.com/467198835

You might learn more at: http://www.Team-CSG.com.

Oops, and I almost forgot to add the link! I was so excited to tell you about my friend, Titus! My interview was recorded right out of Charlotte, North Carolina, at the home of ESPN!!! I am SO excited to share it with you all! Here we talk about my book, “Not Without God: A Story of Survival,” my author experiences, how I’ve overcome my injuries, and the Lord! I hope you enjoy it!

Lastly, I have to add that through this blessed experience, I may be writing once per month for CSG’s magazine, “Flame,” with 100,000 monthly viewers!!! God is good!♥️

About Zina

Zina Hermez authored the best-selling book “Not Without God: A Story of Survival.” Her stories have been featured in various guest articles, medical journals, magazines, newsletters, and over 300 of her own blog articles. As an educator for more than twenty years, she’s had the privilege of working with tens of thousands of students from different backgrounds and parts of the world. Her upcoming book, “Not Without God: Hope In the Storm” will be out later this year. Her writing endeavors earned her an invitation to speak at the Harvard Faculty Club’s “Business Expert Forum.” Zina’s goal is to help others overcome adversity, and she strives to do what she longs to–help other people. She’s appeared in Christianity Today, the Southern Writers magazine, and Suite T blog, among other places. Socializing with friends, taking business trips, listening to music, and meeting new people are among her hobbies. She was recently featured on Color Speak (a Grace and Truth Radio World! podcast). You can connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, or Twitter.