"Everyone has at least one book in them-I firmly believe that. But bookstore shelves are packed with titles, all competing for readers' attention. So how can you tell if your book idea is ready for the competitive publishing business? The key is to target your market and zero in on an unfilled need." Melinda Copp explains how to develop your best-selling book idea.
Created by writers, for writers.
For many aspiring authors, the prospect of landing a book deal sounds like the ultimate ticket to success. And while a contract with a major press can come with some perks, there can be some unexpected surprises along the way. Here’s what you need to know to get into the game with your eyes wide open.
Hurt Feelings vs. Hurt Heart
Clifford, 42, married with children, told me during a phone session that he was tired of not feeling happy and joyous.
"As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and excitement."
"Clifford, how did you feel when they didn't receive...
"As a small child, I remember being so happy and excited about life. But my parents didn't receive me at all. They were indifferent to my creativity and excitement."
"Clifford, how did you feel when they didn't receive...
Healing Social Phobia
What is Social Phobia?
Social phobia - or social anxiety - is the fear of interacting with others in various situations: groups, work, school, parties, on the telephone, in a market or store, and so on. People with social phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when they know that they have to talk or interact with others. They often find themselves...
Social phobia - or social anxiety - is the fear of interacting with others in various situations: groups, work, school, parties, on the telephone, in a market or store, and so on. People with social phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when they know that they have to talk or interact with others. They often find themselves...
A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution
It is often very helpful to set these kinds of goals for ourselves.
But perhaps this year, you can add another kind of New Year's Resolution - the who-you-want-to-be...
But perhaps this year, you can add another kind of New Year's Resolution - the who-you-want-to-be...
The Silent Treatment
Research indicates that children would rather be yelled at than ignored.
When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is – other than physical abuse. The silent treatment is a form of punishment, a...
When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is – other than physical abuse. The silent treatment is a form of punishment, a...
Who Do you Want to be this Christmas?
Christmas is almost here and you get to decide who you want to be.
I don’t mean if you want to be Santa Claus. I mean what kind of person do you want to be? Do you want to be a person who chooses your actions according to your fears of rejection, of...
Why Do Men Change After Sex?
“Why do men so often change after sex?” asked Shelley in our first phone session.
“Tell me what you mean by this. What has been your experience?” I asked her.
“I meet a guy who I like. We are very attracted to each other – lots of great chemistry. It doesn’t take long...
When is it Helpful to Apologize?
"When it is helpful to apologize?" asked Patricia, a client of mine, in one of our phone sessions. Her husband, Brent, often expected her to apologize and she was confused about when it was...
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Maureen S. on Book Giveaway! Win a free copy of Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye
Hey, you are really real! I received my book ye... -
Philip Nork on Book Giveaway! Win a free copy of Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye
Got the book Breakfast In Bed from the contest tod... -
Andrew A. Sailer on Real Time Web for Old Time Books: The Benefit of Social Media for Publisher and Authors
I think that without a doubt social media is chang...
- How to Work With Your Boss by Their Astrology Sign
- Book Excerpt - Children of Dust: A Memoir of Pakistan by Ali Eteraz
- Finding Age Appropriate Words When Writing For Children
- Writing a Publishable Novel - The Art of Tying up Story Threads
- 3 Mini Meditations to Help You Through Your Day (or Night)
- Book Giveaway! The Law of Forgiveness: Tap into the Positive Power of Forgiveness by Connie Domino, MPH, RN
- Book Excerpt: Drug Use - from The Michael Jackson Tapes
- Should I Disguise Characters in My Book Or Memoir? Is it Ok to Write About People I Know?
- Who Do you Want to be this Christmas?
- 12 Days and 12 Facts for This Holiday Season
