by Dr. Fred Jones | Jul 11, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Arrange a schedule Let Your Ideas Flow Stick to Your Schedule If you have been sitting in front of your computer screen staring at a blank page, you’ve realized by now that your book isn’t going to write itself. That perfect first sentence does not happen on...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Jun 27, 2017 | Self-Publishing
You know you want to write. You have a story that won’t go away and you want to get it out there. But who thought that writing the story would be the easy part of the equation? Now there’s nothing holding you back. You can move forward affordably and at your own...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Jun 20, 2017 | Self-Publishing
If any journey starts with a first step, finishing the journey means taking the last step. How many people have a great idea for a book, start it with great enthusiasm only to see it fade away? Why does this happen? The WHY is not big enough. Just like any project...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Jun 13, 2017 | Self-Publishing
I stopped in at a neighborhood garage sale and saw my friends’ belongings strewn across the drive-way. There were pictures quickly taken from the walls, decorative items that had graced bookshelves, and lots of kitchen items. Some of the items were clearly from...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Jun 6, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Whaaaaat? On my knees? Are you kidding? No, I’m not. Think about it. When you’re on your knees – in prayer – all kinds of things open up. Your mind calms, your emotions are deeper, and God is present. In that state, let’s talk about what else can happen....
by Dr. Fred Jones | May 30, 2017 | Self-Publishing
When was the last time you were facing expensive car repairs and a friend leaned over and confidentially shared that he knows someone who can do it cheaper on the side? You can apply this scenario to different situations but when you apply it to your writing, you’re...
by Dr. Fred Jones | May 23, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Do you remember the 1950’s TV show, I Love Lucy? In nearly every episode, Lucy’s husband Ricky Ricardo would survey the chaos Lucy had created and exclaim in his Cuban accent, “Lucy! You’ve got a lot of explaining’ to do!” Well, perhaps you don’t want Lucy...
by Dr. Fred Jones | May 16, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Okay, so you’ve got a great idea! You spend weeks, months, years – make that several years – writing your book and you want to share it with the world. You’ve got your core audience in mind and you’re ready to hit the speaking circuit. You know the mechanics of how...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Apr 27, 2017 | Self-Publishing
What book writing team? Isn’t writing a solitary experience? Can’t I do this all by myself? Yes, you can do it all by yourself, but you’ll be missing out on a lot. Consider this. Crowd. What makes you want to write a book in the first place? You want to...
by Dr. Fred Jones | Feb 24, 2017 | Self-Publishing
Most aspiring authors make mistakes that undermine their project. Let’s look at 10 fundamental mistakes that can be avoided. Compromising your unique gift: Every author’s gift is unique. Rather than comparing your work to others’, develop your own...
