Think Outside the Box 6 & Tips

When you think about this photo, think of something that happens while you are sleeping, something uncomfortable. Possibly, it is the makings of a story. The photos I’m using the next few weeks are from Worth 1000. If you visit the Worth 1000 site, their photography is wonderful. Our title was too long...

Writing Tips – Natalie Goldberg on Memoirs

How perfect… The August issue of “The Writer Magazine,” has an article about my favorite author for authentic writing, Natalie Goldberg. We have recommended her classic, “Writing Down the Bones,” in our book “$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book,” as well as our...

Think Outside the Box 5 & Tip

When you look at this weeks photo, say what you see. Something that is quite popular at the present time. The photos I’m using the next few weeks are from Worth 1000. If you visit the Worth 1000 site, their photography is wonderful. Do you like these thought provoking photos? I hope so, as I really...

Tips – Susan Haley on Networking

Susan Haley is a long time, dear friend. I love her novel, Rainy Day People. Susan also writes about the power of networking in John Harnish’s book, My Book’s Published What Now??? from Infinity Publishing. Susan’s philosophy in writing and in life is that what you put out comes back to...

Tips- from John Jakes

John Jakes… He authored “Charlseton” and “The Gods of Newport” among many other successful books also wrote about about writing over 30 years ago in The Writer. His words ring especially true today. “We live in an age of instant gratification. You won’t get it in...