Monthly Archives: February 2014

Thoughts On How to Succeed As An Author

Posted on February 26, 2014 by bob lucas

There are many things you must learn if you expect to succeed as an author. In addition to having a sound understanding of the rules of grammar, punctuation and syntax, you must also be able to weave the words into … Continue reading →

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Writing Nonfiction Books for Living

Posted on February 24, 2014 by bob lucas

Authors who focus on nonfiction writing often enjoy the learning aspect in doing the research and gathering their information together before they begin. For example writing a business book requires hours of research and combing through books, articles and online … Continue reading →

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Motivational Quote for Writers – Sholem Asch

Posted on February 23, 2014 by bob lucas

Too many would be authors fail to do their homework and plan before beginning to write. The result is often frustration and failure. Like any other task at which you succeed, writing begins with organizing your thoughts, gathering your tools, creating … Continue reading →

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Florida Authors and Publishers Association SPRING CONFERENCE – March 8, 2014

Posted on February 21, 2014 by bob lucas

It is still not too late to register for the March 8, 2014 Florida Authors and Publishers (FAPA) Spring Conference. This year’s event will be held at NOVA Southeastern University off I-4  near the Millenia Mall in Orlando, Florida. from noon-5:00 … Continue reading →

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Motivational Writing Quote – Anaïs Nin

Posted on February 17, 2014 by bob lucas

Successful writers and authors have the creative talent to form images with their words and to inspire, motivate, intrigue, or entice their readers. By developing stories, ideas, concepts, characters, and many other facets that satisfy needs and expectations of others, … Continue reading →

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Marketing Strategies for Authors

Posted on February 13, 2014 by bob lucas

People form an opinion about you and the products and services you represent in seconds and first impressions typically do not change, or at least change slowly. That is why you should never forget that you are always “on stage” … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Writing Quote – Robert Cormier

Posted on February 11, 2014 by bob lucas

As with many skills that you will attempt to master throughout you life, practice, failure and more practice are key elements in successfully writing a book. Robert Cormier once made a good point about this in a quote:

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Creative Marketing and Residual Income Streams for Authors

Posted on February 7, 2014 by bob lucas

Many authors often leave money on the table by failing to follow-up their book(s) with residual products and materials that can either enhance, complement or add to their book content or serve as tangible reminders of content or characters. Think of … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quote About Writing – Robert W. Lucas

Posted on February 4, 2014 by bob lucas

People write for many different reasons. Only you can decide why you want to see your words combined to form an effective article, document or book. Internationally known author and performance consultant Robert W. Lucas believes that inner satisfaction is an … Continue reading →

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