by Steven | Oct 31, 2011 | Blogs
It’s Halloween tonight, and children are starting to appear at the door with parents, friends and brothers and sisters to chaperone them. I’m working on my website and thinking about a time in the not-too-distant future when all I will need to do is write. Right now...
by Steven | Oct 21, 2011 | Blogs
I’ve been hesitant to post this query letter. It’s my first one, so naturally I’m concerned that it’s not as good as it should be. But, since I’ve sent it out a few times now (without getting a response, I might add), I figured I might as well share it. I’ve given...
by Steven | Oct 15, 2011 | Blogs
I’ve been thinking about my upcoming trip to Italy. This is the perfect opportunity to query editors about some of the places and things I plan to see. I’ve been there before a few times, so I am familiar with many of the tourist attractions I want to visit. In...
by Steven | Aug 27, 2011 | Blogs
It’s all-consuming at times. It’s a little intimidating as well. The time you spend on the activities you think will help you build a business is often wasted. But the key is to keep going. Don’t let up and keep learning so that one day, doors will open for you. ...
by Steven | Jun 27, 2011 | Blogs
In a previous post, I mentioned the idea of creating a product of your own and putting it up for sale. Ebooks are a good way to earn extra income. I’ve bought quite a few of them and I feel like they all (except for one) have been good value. The best thing about...
by Steven | Jun 17, 2011 | Blogs
I’ve been waiting for 2 months – it really looks as though I can forget about a reply from Sunset Magazine. I had a feeling when I sent it that they wouldn’t reply. In my reading, I’ve learned that getting a reply from large publications most likely will require...
