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Are you seeking a career as an author? If so, take every opportunity to meet successful published authors. Pitch to a literary agent or two. Learn from those who succeeded and are there–where you aim to go! How? Attending writing conferences is a great way! Take classes taught by best-selling authors. You can even schedule a […]
With so many people out of work because of covid19, I thought I would share ten job hunting tips and a checklist for best practices, updated for 2020. This is a part of my career coaching I offer during my professional résumé writing service, as I have described previously. Remember the adage: “failing to prepare is preparing […]
A book is both a business and a vehicle. A book’s business plan is called a book proposal. Wise authors take time to write book proposals. Why? Because planning always increase odds of business success. As a vehicle your book carries your ideas, vision, story, or message to readers. That was the whole, point, right? […]
Your résumé is your representative in your absence. It is a snapshot of your intentions, qualifications, character, skills and abilities, and work history in words. While concise, it should also be as complete as necessary, an “open book” presenting the honest best of who you are–at a glance. Think of your résumé as a person. […]
I thought I would share this video and article below, that explains more about my résumé writing service. My service is unique. Most professional résumé writers use a journalistic approach. That is, they schedule an indepth interview session that may take 90 minutes to 2 hours. They ask lots of questions and take scads of […]
Writing a first draft can feel daunting. Rome was not built in a day and neither was a book written. However, professional writers understand that one day’s writing, day after day, is the key. It doesn’t have to be a chore — it can be fun and inspiring. Maybe you have a full-time job, a […]
Did you ever wonder how books are manufactured? In ancient times, books were hand-made treasures. Painstakingly and lovingly written out longhand, pages were sewn together. Some of the earliest books were made on leather rather than paper, like this ancient manuscript discovered in 2009. Johannes Gutenburg revolutionized the process when he invented the printing press […]
Self- or indie-publishing of children’s books is a costly venture. Children’s books are still consumed in print, rather than digitally–especially picture books. Be prepared to pay thousands USD for your full-color illustrations, cover art, design, and printing. To ensure a profitable selling price, source a printer in the Far East. Make sure your designer knows […]
Professionals in Publishing to be in Chicago in May To be successful as an author, learn all you can about the industry by attending writers’ conferences and meeting professionals in the publishing world. For anyone in the Milwaukee and Chicago area, the 2016 Chicago Writing Workshop on May 14 is a great opportunity. A one-day, […]
How’s it coming on your book? Ready to pitch it to a literary agent? Some aspiring authors think literary agents are elusive, mythical beings who live in an alternate universe. But guess what? They really do exist–in OUR universe–and you can meet and learn from them! Chuck Sambuchino, author and editor of Writers’s Digest Guide […]
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