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Writing for Children: Guidelines for Children’s Books

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 […]

Launching a Secret Job Search

Great suggestions here on how use stealth and find a new job without your boss finding out, from Liz Ryan and our friends at Human Workplace. I love their philosophy!  

Schedule your pitch session with a literary agent soon

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 […]

Q. Do I still have to write a cover letter?

 A.  Yes, cover letters are still needed. In today’s digital and much more casual world, many think cover letters are no longer necessary. Some research shows cover letters are not as important as they used to be.  However, my advice is, ignore cover letters at your own risk! Back when jobs were plentiful, applicants-per-opening fewer, […]

A brave new economy of turning passion to profit

I was just talking with Nathan about the face of the new economy, shifting from what it was before the market crash of 2008, a preponderance of white collar workers and service people, to a burgeoning population of creative individuals, working as self-employed independent contractors, creating their own opportunities, products, and ideas. This trend has […]

Writing the First Draft of Your Book: 17 Tips for Getting It Done

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 […]

10 Job Hunting Tips and a Checklist for Best Practices for 2020

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 […]