Writing and Creating Books

How to Track and Uncover Good Literary Agents

To be published by a major book publisher, you need an agent. This is especially true for fiction. Click To Tweet If you want to be published by a major book publisher, you need an agent. This is especially true for fiction (novels, short story collections, mysteries, romances, etc.). But it can also be important […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]