Okay. Here's the thing.  My wife, Rustee, and I love our date nights.  These normally include dinner, a movie, and the book store (not always in that order).  However, sometimes she and her friends will have their GNO (girls night out). Recently on one of their crazy excursions, Rustee and another of the GNO-gang members went to watch Julie & Julia.  Rustee said one of the main scenes that stuck with her, was when Julia Child (played by Meryl Streep) first received a copy of her finished book.  She was jumping and dancing about with excitement. Can you relate?  I can.  When I first received a copy of… Continue reading

When it comes to writing a book, getting started is always one of the most difficult parts. Hopefully this article will help. Anyone who wants to write a non-fiction book must start with these two essential elements: Message and Market. Your Message: 1. Everyone has a story. A recent survey found that 82% of Americans want to write a book. Even if you do not think you have a story, you do. There are people out there that will pay to know what you know. It may be a hardship you have overcome, or maybe an expertise you may have. 2. People want solutions. This is key in any type of… Continue reading