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Extra Income with a Foreign Book Tour
On my last trip to China, I traveled to Hong Kong to give a talk for a company that was holding its annual convention there. The agreement I reached with them included my speaking fee, plus purchases of some of … Continue reading
The Kindle Is Practically Worthless
Yes, you read the headline correctly. I truly believe that the Kindle is practically worthless. Let me tell you why. One of my friends, who is 80 years old, is still very active. In fact, he travels frequently on both … Continue reading
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Think like an author, act like a wealthy author
One of my clients, a psychotherapist who is writing a book for her patients, wanted to know how to write faster. Now, you need to understand my philosophy here. A wealthy author must be a fast writer. The faster you … Continue reading
Foreign Book Sales
One way to boost your foreign book sales is to do a book tour. I have been to China twice, and will return there this year. My publisher makes all the arrangements. Don’t be surprised if your foreign tours are … Continue reading
Make Money with Foreign Rights
I just received a check from my publisher in China. It wasn’t much, about $2,100, but it pays some bills. In fact, I am just finishing my latest book “Happy Leap Year” and need to pay my book designer, so … Continue reading
The $100 per day Author
I am going to reposition myself, and brand myself, as the $100 per day author. From now on, I am going to teach my clients how to do two things. First, I want them to create $100 per day in … Continue reading
When Is It Right To Write?
I speak to many authors who are waiting for the right time to write. Ladies and gentlemen, there is no such thing, because it is always the right time to write. If you organize your book properly, you will always … Continue reading
Stop Typing and Start Writing
If you want to get a book out quickly, and you do not like to type, or if you get writer’s block every time you sit down in front of the computer, you can just talk! There are several great … Continue reading
I Can’t Stop Writing
I am almost finished my twentieth book. Why do I keep on writing? The answer is quite simple – I want to keep on making money. Remember, I chose this life. I chose to be an author, to have fans, … Continue reading
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Making Money Means Making a Decision
The first step towards becoming a wealthy author is to make a decision BEFORE you write your book. You must decide in advance that you are writing for money. This may not seem like a big deal, but it really … Continue reading