Rome, December 23rd, 1903. In response to a letter from a struggling young writer named “Mr. Kappus,” poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke wrote: “I know, your profession is hard and full of …
Am I A Real Writer?
We writer-types tend to over-think and over-analyze nearly everything, and one question which pops up frequently, especially in those early days is, "Am I a real writer?" Let me help you out. The …
Your Book Is A Business: Now How About Some Outsourcing?
April 4, 2013 You plan to self-publish a book? Awesome... Now it's business time. Your book is a business (and it's also a product). If you're an author who wants to make a profit, you have to …
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5 Writing Tips from Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert
January 15, 2013 As publisher, I read tons of manuscripts, summaries, and queries. I'd say around 50% of each business day consists of reading. At least 50% (not counting emails). I also enjoy …
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Printed Books Still Outsell Ebooks
January 1, 2013 I'm sure you've been hearing a lot about ebooks these days. Yes, they're popular but not quite as popular as you might think! In fact, "ebooks accounted for 22% of all book spending …
Improve Your Chances of Success in Self-Publishing
December 19, 2012 Some people say that anyone can publish a book, but I have to disagree. I know many people, young and old, who could never write a book, let alone publish one. And that's okay. …
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