Charles Jacobs

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It’s so easy to start up and doesn’t cost a penny Thousands are doing it…many of them retirees…and having the time of their lives

You struggled for months to hone your new book to a level of perfection that would please even the pickiest literary agent or publisher But when you proudly offered your masterpiece to the market, you struck out

Whether you’re a teenager eager to become an author or someone a bit older who chose to retire and write, there is little to compare to the thrill of seeing your byline in your favorite magazine or your name on the cover of a book That may sound like the impossible, but it’s within the grasp of anyone who can speak the English language, spell adequately well and know at least basic grammar

Your research is almost done Just the dreaded interviews with two experts remain before you start writing your article or book

Long before your retiring, you dreamed of becoming a writer You’re not alone

Self confidence is an essential ingredient in building a wanna-be writer’s success Young writers have energy and enthusiasm and hopefully the ability to succeed in this challenging field

The Gallup pollsters tell us that 81% of mature adults long to write a book 14,000 Seniors and Boomers polled by Eons

Making Your Web Site Work For You

What should a web site do for an author Simply stated, it should multi-task

In a highly competitive arena like publishing, novice authors, whether retired seniors or younger start-ups, don’t have the luxury of time as they strive to become recognized as experts in their chosen field It’s important to begin establishing your reputation as quickly as possible

You’ve just completed a writing course Perhaps recently graduated from college