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Want the best book cover possible? Here’s how to make it happen. Getting a book cover that makes you happy starts with finding a cover artist you like. Unfortunately, doing that is easier said than done. Having someone… Read More
Want to score an interview for your dream job? Then you better have a solid resume. If you don’t have your resume in tiptop shape, you’re not alone. But with the right steps, you’ll have a resume that… Read More
Also known as: Why don’t I include any copies of your book as part of my publishing package? I love helping authors get their writing from a computer hard drive and into the marketplace. As an author myself,… Read More
You’ve written something special and want to make sure it shines as brightly and clearly as possible. Then you happen upon the website of a little guy from Cleveland, Tennessee, who claims to know how to polish your… Read More
If you’ve looked for someone to help with your resume, you probably realize that finding a regular person who will treat you like a rock star is virtually impossible. It’s not the resume company’s fault. It happens. Companies… Read More
Well, thanks to some super rad Internet viruses, my site of more than a decade kicked the bucket. I was able to salvage a few blog posts, but besides that, everything here is new. So if you’re wondering… Read More
You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years finishing your book. You’re brimming with excitement and want to release it into the world, but you know it’s lacking something. That something is the touch of a professional editor. Unfortunately,… Read More
I give blood. And I never like it. In fact, you could say I practically dread walking into my local Blood Assurance office. (Okay, dread may be too strong a word.) The last time I gave, I passed out… Read More
Every once in a while, a client has changes to what I’ve written. The conversation usually begins with the client saying, “Please don’t get offended, but I really wanted…” To this, my typical reply is, “No problem. I… Read More
Through the years, I’ve worked with a number of writers get their books ready for agents or the self-publishing press. It’s a real pleasure to help them tighten up their prose, correct common grammatical or usage mistakes, and… Read More