Archive for the 'Publishing' Category

When Characters Swap Names: Two Methods to Re-energize Your Fiction

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

You’ve been writing for months, grabbing hold of every spare moment of the evening or perhaps, early morning. Characters who’ve loved, laughed and endured hardship together now seem caught in a wormhole that has frozen them in time.
It’s happened! The dreaded writer’s block has hit your keyboard. You give it a day […]

I Love You

Friday, May 9th, 2008

If only I can tell you how much I love youYour smile never fails to make my dayYou’re such an angel sent from aboveNever think you’re not “all that” because you are
Words can’t express how much I idolize youBut one thing is for sureI love youAs a friend or as something else?I’m not sure yet
But […]

Easy E-Book Promotion Tips

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Once your e-book is sold and on the publisher’s web site, don’t expect the sales to come rolling in. Unless you have a huge network of family and friends with credit cards and PayPal accounts at the ready, you’re not likely to rack up much in the way of sales without promoting your book.
Here are […]

Timing - Why You Should Never Go Overtime with Your Presentation or Speech

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

In a conference setting, nothing annoys audiences more than talks that go overtime. It shows a lack of consideration for the audience, and to be frank, there is absolutely no excuse for it if the speaker has prepared well.
Many seminars and conferences are run on a tight schedule with multiple rooms running multiple talks […]

7 Strategies for Finding Best-Seller Ebook Ideas

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

One of the biggest difficulties facing people who are getting into the ebook business for the first time is finding the right subject ideas for their ebooks.
It’s important that there’s a market for the book. It’s also important that you stick to the things you know, the things that interest you or the things you […]

Crocs Alligators and Their Ancestors

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Crocs Alligators and Their AncestorsBy Kenneth J. McCormickWebmasterHttp://aboutfacts.net
The difference between crocodiles and alligators has puzzled ordinary folks for centuries, but the experts do know the difference. I say who cares? If one of these creatures takes a bite out of you, it won’t make much difference which type did it. On a more serious note, […]