Author Tips

Writing Bookmark: Don’t Stop Writing

Start writing no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on. — Louis L’Amour You fail only if you stop writing. — Ray Bradbury People are hungry for stories. It’s part of our very being. Storytelling is a form of history, of immortality, too. It goes from one generation to […]

Money Is Attracted to Speed

Money is attracted to speed. – A little piece of advice from my friend, Terry Dean. Succinct and likely true. A comment I made on Facebook after making this post: Well, I’m not sure money is really attracted to speed, but I do see so many book authors waste so much time not getting around […]

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Banana Republic Business Advice: How to Grow a Company

Mel and Patricia Ziegler, founders of Banana Republic and authors of the new book, Wild Company: The Untold Story of Banana Republic, provide succinct advice on how to create, grow, and sustain a new company. Your customer is your best asset. Everything that’s successful is intensely personal. Always over-deliver. Creativity, chutzpah, and imagination work wonders […]

You Have Two Choices in Life: Stay Stuck or Face Your Fears

You have two choices in life. Cave into pressure. Stay stuck and allow life to continually overwhelm you. OR Step out into the big unknown world. Face your fears. And aim for a life with purpose. — Allison Maslan Too many authors choose the first option. Choose the second: Face your fears, step out into […]