Writing and Creating Books
Elmore Leonard: 17 Rules for Writers
Elmore Leonard, author of Get Shorty, Rum Punch, Mr. Majestuk, Out of Sight, Hombre, and 52 Pick Up among other titles, died just a few days ago. Here are a few of his favorite rules for writers. Begin writing before you put the coffee on. Never open a book with weather. Avoid prologues. Never use […]
My Favorite Book Author: Henry David Thoreau
A few of my favorite quotations from Henry David Thoreau. Most are from his bestselling book, Walden. Quotes from Henry David Thoreau I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul’s […]
John Lasseter: On Business Plans
Quality is the best business plan, period. — John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Pixar and Disney Animation If you create good books, it’s far easier to sell them. If you create great books, it’s simple to create word of mouth for them. Word of mouth sells 80% of all books sold. Create your word-of-mouth army […]
Oscar Wilde: On Well-Written Books
There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well-written, or badly written. That is all. — Oscar Wilde, playwright To some people, there are moral and immoral books. And there are those books that are well-written and those that are poorly written. Make sure you are among those authors who […]