Writing and Creating Books

Walker Evans on observing

Book Author Advice: Stare. Pry. Listen. Eavesdrop

Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. — Walker Evans, photographer Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more. Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long. — Walker Evans, photographer Click […]

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George Washington Carver on uncommon things

George Washington Carver: A Book Marketing Tip

When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. — George Washington Carver, inventor and botanist Do you want to be a successful book marketer? Try marketing in an uncommon way. Do you want to be a successful self-publisher? Try self-publishing in an uncommon way. […]

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Stephen King on Writing Stories

Stephen King: On Writing Enough Stories

Write enough stories and every shadow on the floor looks like a footprint; every line in the dirt like a secret message. — Stephen King, novelist Write enough stories and every shadow on the floor looks like a footprint; every line in the dirt like a secret message. — Stephen King #books Click To Tweet […]

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Self-Publishing Success Stories

Self-Publishing Tips: How to Become a Bestselling Book Author

Can you guess the stories behind these bestselling books and self-publishing success stories? Can you guess the book titles? Can you guess the bestselling book authors? Note: Click on the blurred paragraph to reveal the answer to each bestselling author’s story. One year before their book became a New York Times #1 bestseller, two authors […]

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