Writing and Creating Books
Book Authors: Before They Became Famous
Many book authors didn’t start off being bestselling writers. They started with all sort of jobs. Here are a few of the odd jobs writers have worked prior to their success as book authors. Charles Dickens, author of The Tale of Two Cities — At age 12, he worked in a shoe polish factory labeling jars. […]
Self-Publishing Tips: How Do I Get My Books Published?
I get this question at least five to ten times every week in one form or another: How do I get my books published? Or, sometimes it’s made as a statement: I need help getting my book published. Or they might ask: What’s the best way to self-publish my book? Check out the answer to this […]
The 12 Commandments of Wealth
Here are W. Randall Jones’s 12 Commandments of Wealth. While they might not always make you rich, they are all worth noting and following. 1. Never seek money for money’s sake. 2. Find your perfect pitch. Discover your talent. 3. Be your own boss. 4. Get addicted to ambition. 5. Be early. Show up on […]
How to Establish an Effective Working Relationship with an Editor
Remember when email was a writer’s boon? The ability to zap over a finished manuscript on its due date, as opposed to subjecting the finished manuscript to the uncertainties of the postal service or even an express delivery service days before the due date, was a writer’s heaven. No more worrying about envelopes, zip codes, […]