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Publishing

Do You Think Independent Publishing Is Too Expensive?

Do you think independent publishing is too expensive? Think again. You are driven to write a book. I understand. I’ve written 46 of them and the last 25 or so I have independently published (an upgraded term for self-publishing). Is it expensive to independently...

Coeditors of a book: Tips for Success

What does it take for coeditors to work together well? I've worked with coeditors on several of my textbooks. The Role of Coeditors Once your plan for your book includes more than about 12 chapters you will usually need help from a coeditor. A coeditor needs to be...

Avoid the Sea of Publishing Scams

Have you written a book? Are you thinking of publishing one? Are you aware of the publishing scams? The desire to see your work published is a passionate one. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous individuals and entities will exploit your desire, take your money, and...

What To Expect When You Work with a Ghostwriter

When you think about having a book written for you, you may ask: “How do they do it? How does someone who doesn’t know me write a book that sounds as if I wrote it?” This important question underlines the importance of choosing a talented, empathetic ghostwriter. In...

My first article: how I got published

Having articles published is a definite boost to a career. Getting your first article published stimulates your writing efforts and establishes more credibility with your clients. My first article I always enjoyed reading books and creative writing classes I took in...

How A Business Blog Can Help Your Business to Grow
A business blog is your opportunity to let potential clients know who you are and how you can help them. …Read More »
Common Writing Errors: Don’t Make These Mistakes
In an age of texting and emoticons, it is easy to make writing mistakes. When communication can be as brief …Read More »
Overcoming Objections: Defeating Your Top Book-Writing Hurdles
You know you need to do it. You’ve had it on your to-do list for years. This is the year …Read More »
Do You Think Independent Publishing Is Too Expensive?
Do you think independent publishing is too expensive? Think again. You are driven to write a book. I understand. I’ve written …Read More »
What to Do Before You Write a Book
You have a deep desire to write a book. You’ve been writing down ideas, and you believe that you could …Read More »