Four Rewards of Writing and Publishing Your Book
Few activities are as rewarding as finishing your book and getting it published, the capstone of accomplishment. At different times, writing can be fun, cathartic, [...]
Nick Jans Reviews “Sit. Stand. Go!”
Author and dog lover Nick Jans shares his thoughts on Sit. Stand. Go! Author Kate Titus is an experienced canine therapist who specializes in helping [...]
These Well-Known Writers Also Suffered from Writer’s Block
Writing is a practical way of expressing yourself and passing on your knowledge, ideas and experiences to others. Ask any writer how they actually make [...]
Author of New book on Haiti: Where Sustainable Agricultural Development Works
John Winings has been the executive director of Haiti Fund, Inc. since May 2005. A graduate of the University of Illinois (BS, liberal arts and [...]
Author Guide: The Parts of a Book
An understanding of the following parts of a book will help you properly construct your manuscript. Three Major Segments of a Book Most books are [...]
Why Write Books in This Day and Age?
This is not a time when writing a book is a very good business model or financial retirement plan. Millions are published each year and their commodity profile makes the exercise of writing a book shrink in the face of the exercise of marketing the book. Nevertheless, a book establishes a person and helps with branding. In some respects a book is a calling card, a line on the resume that indicates one's persistence and personal discipline. It's true that I don't have a business card anymore -- just a copy of a book.
6 Must-haves before you approach a speaker’s bureau
Authors become speakers; speakers become authors. There’s an obvious and beneficial connection between the two roles. Whether you’ve been a speaker, or you’re new to [...]