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Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions I receive regarding my e-books. Please feel free to contact me if you have any specific queries that are not answered here.
What's the difference between 'The Enterprising Writer' and 'The Wealthy Writer'? Let me answer that by giving you a brief history. I conceived the first book, 'The Enterprising Writer', in 2000 and self-published it as an e-book in January 2001. Within a matter of weeks, the e-book gained a strong international following and attracted praise from the media, best-selling authors and industry commentators. It also attracted the attention of print publishers. 'The Enterprising Writer', published in Australia in 2003, offered more detailed information for commercial, freelance writing. 'The Wealthy Writer', published in the US in 2004, built on this foundation, with new chapters and new techniques, tools and tips for literary success. Both books are available in bookstores. Since then, I have produced a special e-book edition which completes the process. It combines the printed texts of 'The Wealthy Writer' and 'The Enterprising Writer', and also offers bonus material, including:
And, because it's an e-book, I have included interactive links to each section. Simply click on any line in the Contents to be transported to a specific chapter or sub-heading. It also includes hyperlinks to sites on the Internet.
Who is The Wealthy Writer? The Wealthy Writer, as I explain in my books, is anyone who wishes to pursue a profitable career as a writer. I say profitable, because the vast majority of writers struggle, year after year, to earn a living or merely survive. Sadly, most never realize the dream of generating a sustainable income from their craft. Put simply, a Wealthy Writer is an enterprising writer who maximizes opportunities, who knows how to run their business and how to market themselves. 'The Wealthy Writer' manual shows you in a simple, step-by-step fashion how to establish your business, manage it as well as how to identify and capitalize on the latest and greatest writing markets available offline and online.
There are a lot of how-to books available for writers. What's different about yours? Yes, there are many good books on how to write. That's why I haven't added to the list. 'The Wealthy Writer' will not show you the basics of writing. I'm assuming that if you're interested in this book, you already have some literary skills and talent. If not, you can read any number of books that can help you develop these abilities. What sets 'The Wealthy Writer' apart from other manuals is that it focuses on the most lucrative area for writers today &endash; commercial writing. That is writing for businesses &endash; both small and large, private and public &endash; producing everything from sales letters, brochures and newsletters to advertisements, media releases and speeches. I've dedicated a sizeable section of my book to the hottest markets in this field. I show you how to target, capture and service clients in these niche markets. I also share insider techniques that help you customize your skills to suit their needs. Commercial writing is fun, exciting and extremely lucrative. It has given me a healthy income over the past 10 years in my own business, and several years before that, working in the industry.
I've been a professional writer for a number of years, and I'm yet to make a decent living. Isn't the competition too great? No. Corporate communications is a growing industry, and it's also a relatively untapped one for freelance writers. Keep in mind that every message you read or hear &endash; whether it's news, advertising or even product packaging &endash; has a writer behind it. And, with more than six billion consumers on the planet, each thirsting for information and advice &endash; there's plenty of continued growth and opportunities for enterprising writers. Having said that, this business is like any other business. It's competitive. You have to be a good writer. But, just as importantly, you have to be a good business person to succeed long-term. In some ways this is more crucial than having the literary skill. And, sadly, it's the area most neglected by writers &endash; and the reason most fail to make it.
What's the best thing about being a Wealthy Writer? For me, I can sum it up in one word. Freedom. There's no greater pleasure than working for yourself, especially if you enjoy what you do for a living. I have had the pleasure of working for myself since 1991. Running my own business means I can work when I like, how I like and as often as I like. I'm not saying it's an easy road, but it's the only way I know to have financial and personal freedom. And, by focusing on the lucrative world of commercial writing, I have been able to take time off to work on other projects, develop a different business and relax at home while others toil at an office.
What makes 'Writers on Writing' different from other books of literary quotations? Each of the 360 quotes has been assembled into specific chapters relating to issues affecting all writers, such as technique, creativity, writer's block and so on. I am not aware of other books that have categorized quotes this way. But what separates 'Writers on Writing' from the rest is the inclusion of more than 150 positive affirmations written by me for other writers. These affirmations have been included in each chapter and complement the quotations.
What's the value of affirmations to writers? Put simply, affirmations are positive statements, such as "I am a great writer". But there's nothing simple about the effects of affirmations. Recited daily, they have the ability to transform your thinking and, consequently, your actions. I personally recite affirmations every day, and I have found that they have helped me as a writer. They help me get a good start on the day and improve the quality of my work. It's all about 'programming' the mind. We are all subjected to negativity, from the daily news to the way we interact with other people. So it's important to balance that by feeding the mind with positive statements. This, I believe, is vital for professional writers who face the challenge of being creative every day. These affirmations address the specific needs of writers today.
What's the best way to use affirmations? There are a number of ways you can use them in your life. The easy approach is to select a few from the book and say each of them several times (I suggest at least a dozen times) and say them with conviction. The best approach I have found is to say the affirmations while you hold a mental image. Let's say your affirmation is "I am a great writer". As you recite this with meaning, picture in your mind yourself working at your desk on an imporant piece of writing. See yourself writing continuously. Feel yourself enjoying the process with no inhibitions. Revel in the sense of satisfaction in completing your work. Enjoy the feeling of having it accepted by an editor and praised by readers. Yes, I know this is all in your imagination. But it doesn't have to stay there. If you continue to use affirmations daily, you will begin to see changes in your life because you are changing your thinking. This is not a magic wand. You still have to apply yourself to your work, but you should find the going easier. You should start to see a freeing of the creative process, as you release negative ideas about yourself and your abilities. All I can say is that I have used techniques like affirmations and meditation (we've touched on this with the above visualization exercises) for 15 years, and I have seen how they have enhanced my life and my work as a writer.
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