20It wasn't long ago the only ones writing formal proposals were government contractors. Nowadays, writing business proposals is usually a requirement for any business, especially to stay competitive and stay in business. If you've never used a formal proposal or contract for your business, then this product will get you started doing it fast … [Read more...]
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Is It Too Late For Me To Become A Writer?
Is it too late for me to become a writer? This question is likely to be just one of a long stream of worries and doubts that can plague the mind of a would-be creative. Creatives worry about everything. Is my work any good? Is my work getting worse? Was this success just a one-off? Will I ever repeat my last success? Should I even bother … [Read more...]
INSTANT Gifts for Writers
In addition to being a godsend when you are in a rush, these are some of the most LOVED gifts any writer wants. There are literally hundreds of fabulous "instant" gifts you can give your favorite writer. Here are a few of my all time favorites. If you want to give your "instant" gift in person, print out the Amazon Description Page and … [Read more...]
12 “Purrfect” Things Writers Can Learn From Cats
A cat is the “purrfect” writing—and reading—companion, whether sitting on your lap or warming your computer keyboard. Even if you’re not a cat person, you’ll love the funny felines in these GIFs. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of the lessons cats can teach creative writers about staying curious, being flexible, … [Read more...]
FABULOUS Gifts For Writers
Gifts range from great little stocking stuffers all the way up to career changing tools for those who are writing and publishing pros! PUT YOUR MOUSE OVER THE IMAGE to find Amazon purchasing information and the link If your favorite writes gets their best ideas in the shower, they will LOVE this Waterproof Notepad! Don't LAUGH ... just look at … [Read more...]
How to Generate More Traffic to Your Book
So you've self-published your book and are ready to share it with the world. Unless you already have a massive following on social media or on your website, chances are that you have no idea how you're going to get your work into the hands of the masses. . What you are really in need of is a community. A group of people who share similar … [Read more...]
Make A Living With Travel Articles Part 3
This is Part Three in a series of three articles on Travel Writing and Photography by Blair Howard. Blair is a travel photographer who has written and photographed dozens of books and hundreds of travel articles. Getting Started: From Notes to Published Page Over the past couple of issues, we've been discovering the secrets of what I call … [Read more...]
Make A Living With Travel Articles Part 2
This is Part Two in a series of three articles on Travel Writing and Photography by Blair Howard. Blair is a travel photographer who has written and photographed dozens of books and hundreds of travel articles. The Easiest Travel Articles to Re-sell and How to Take the Pictures That Make it Work. You know, I am basically a lazy person - … [Read more...]
Make A Living With Travel Articles Part 1
This is Part One in a series of three articles on Travel Writing and Photography by Blair Howard. Blair is a travel photographer who has written and photographed dozens of books and hundreds of travel articles. Can you really do this? Can you quit your job and do that which you love best: write and travel and get paid for it? Absolutely. I've … [Read more...]
Ebooks are Promotional Powerhouses
Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace. They are an entirely new medium for sharing marketing information, ideas, techniques, and expert knowledge. Each day the number of people accessing the Internet grows, causing the exposure of your ebook to increase incrementally. It's obvious why electronic self-publishing has become so popular so … [Read more...]
How To Write Grant Proposals
For some people the prospect of writing a grant proposal is akin to the prospect of having all your teeth pulled! Writing a grant proposal can be a daunting task so you may want to consider hiring a freelance grant writer or you may want to consider becoming a freelance grant writer! Depending on the grant organization, you may simply need to … [Read more...]
Highland Betrayal (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Book 3)
"Witty banter, adventure and passion!"—ELIZA KNIGHT, USA Today bestselling author ~~~ "Expertly crafted... [a] page-turner."—Publishers Weekly Highland Betrayal (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Book 3) … [Read more...]
Highland Conquest (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Book 2)
"This book was so good! "Highland Conquest" is the second book in this rich historical romance series by Alyson McLayne. The author did a fabulous job of grabbing my attention and keeping me captivated until the end..." - Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick Highland Conquest (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Book 2) … [Read more...]
Highland Promise (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod Book 1)
"Historical Fiction / Romance is a favorite genre of mine, with Highlanders being my very most favorite heros. And Alyson McLayne did not let me down! Not only was this an excellent novel on its own, it leads into SO MANY MORE Highlander adventures!! With witty humor and quirky personalities, I fell in love with Darach and Caitlin, and I am eagerly … [Read more...]