Letters And Comments For 07/06/2016
Most people can not write.
Most of those who can write can not write well.
Most of those who can write well have nothing to say.
Most of us have no interest in what those writers who do have to say.
Lining Our Arteries with Fat is FUN!
On the 4th of July, we joined our children (except Matt and his wife, Sarah, who are in Maine…sniff!) at our daughter’s house for a holiday BBQ. They’d gotten up every hour, all night long, to add more water and wood chips to the smoker. And, let me tell ya, it was worth it…for the […]
How I Earned An Extra $15K Last Year Selling Family Secrets By Rich Bivins
I had no idea that, when I crafted these family heirloom books, I would soon be earning a decent return for my time and a stream of cash flow for doing something I love to do anyway. It all started when my mom shared her new biography with her neighbor in Florida.
ALERT! Has Amazon recently listed your print on demand book(s) as unavailable or out of stock?!
Amazon says they won’t list my book as available until they see “demand” for it but, if it’s not even “available” on Amazon, how can they see any “demand” for it? What can I do?
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OUCH! Some So-Called “Authors” Should NOT Be Writing Books! By Angela Hoy
If I was truly honest, and told them to give up the craft, or to go to back to school (some of these folks literally need to start all over at the Kindergarten level), I would be harassed for eternity. Most people simply can’t accept or comprehend the truth and, no matter how reasonable or gentle your message to them is, they will never believe it and they will hate you for delivering it. They may even try to destroy your reputation online through libelous, anonymous posts.
My Poor Muse Was Bound and Gagged for Two Months…But, Now She’s FREE!
It’s been two weeks since our son’s wedding and, finally, after several days and nights of fingers-glued-to-the-keyboard, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Help! All My Clips Are In Print Only!
When corresponding with writers, most editors only accept electronic communications now.
10 Paying Pet Markets For Writers! By Wendy Hobday Haugh
When it comes to popular human interest topics, pets will always rank high on the list. Their eccentricities, shenanigans, aggravating and heartwarming ways make for many great stories. So, why not write them up, share them with others, and make some money at the same time?
Letters And Comments For 06/29/2016
Who in their right mind would ever turn down a “free” professional punctuation edit? “Hurt and annoyed,” should have been “Pleased and grateful.”