by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
First, we worry that we'll never get published. Then we stress over the possibility that only our mother will buy our books. Finally, we dread the thought that what...
by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
Entrepreneurs and writers have a lot in common.
One commonality is the persistence needed to fight through the doubts and insecurities that come when creating some...
by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
Every writer needs a editor, a professional partner in the creative process.
We all fear the idea of someone making judgments about our writing. The editing proces...
by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
Not all ideas are not book worthy. Some are just not substantive enough for 50,000 words. They are better packaged as a blog post, an article, or even a white paper...
by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
Starting a book project is one thing. Restarting to write after you have taken time off is even harder. Starting to write again after a long pause demands a unique ...
by Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz
It's no snap turning a PhD dissertation into a book.
For starters, a dissertation is positioned for a micro-audience (your dissertation committee members). The bul...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
It's hard not to fantasize about writing a best-selling book.
Tucked into the layers of our insecurity is the notion of a break-out book, a New York Times best-se...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
There's the idea for a book.
And then there's the actual writing of the book.
Often, aspiring writers banter about an idea or set of ideas in their head for year...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
There's no joy like the joy of reading a well-researched, well-reported article or book. Research gives a book credibility - and helps authors with the ultimate goa...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
At every mile marker along the book writing, publishing, and promoting journey, a writer need assistance, advocates who open doors and believe in what the author is...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Voice is the great differentiator of writing. For aspiring authors, developing a unigue voice seems impossibly difficult, almost mystical, like either you have one ...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Writers retreats can range from a sparse room at a nunnery to a pampered experience at an estate in Montana. One costs $25 for the room, the other $10,000.
Are ret...
