“Hold please for the President of the United States.” You know what the call is about. Your book caught the big trend just right. All day long...
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These are thoughts I couldn’t find a place for. Enjoy. With homage to Jimmy Cannon, who inspired me in many ways, including his legendary columns...
You’ve Got Questions. WallyBot has Answers
If you're thinking about writing a business book. you've probably got a lot of questions. Sure, you can search the web for answers. You can poke...
Before I Forget: Notes on books, writers, publishing, history, and other things that pop into my head
These are thoughts I couldn’t find a place for. Enjoy. With homage to Jimmy Cannon, who inspired me in many ways, including his legendary columns...
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The young man bites his lip nervously. Under his breath, he offers a prayer to St Dunstan as he waits for the guild wardens to rule. He’s been...
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You wrote a great book, and you worked your tail off marketing it. That’s great, but it’s just the start. For the book to make a difference in your...
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What to do when your friends say you should write a book
Your friends think you’re pretty smart. They know you’re a hard worker and that you achieve your goals. They’re impressed with your ideas. They...