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...
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...
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...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Book promotion begins the moment you start writing your book. Or at least it should. The most basic question is, "Who is my audience?" The second is, "And, how do I...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Every book writer is stunned when the author copies arrive. The emotion is a mix of joy, wonder, disbelief, relief, even gratitude. Sean Scherer recently received...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
The journey from first sentence to printed book comprises a lot of moving parts. In this episode, we provide an overview of the complete roadmap for publishing your...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
So you have ten years worth of presentations.
And for years, people have said to you, "You should write a book!" You think publishing a book would help with...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Ever wonder how an editor at a large commercial publishing house sees the world?
In this intriguing interview with Mickey Maudlin, senior vice president of...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
"I just can't seem to get this book done."
Many are the reasons why professionals who aspire to write a book cannot find the time to complete the project. In...
by Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks
Only an elite few can write full-time.
For most professionals, making time to write is a detraction from doing the very activities that generate immediate revenue....
