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A computer guy approached me today to ask my opinion about ChatGPT. I wasn’t very complimentary. For those who missed it, ChatGPT is artificial intelligence that’s quickly garnering attention for articulate answers across many subjects. Chatbots mimic human conversation, but the more versatile ChatGPT writes and debugs computer programs; composes music, teleplays, fairy tales, poetry, [...]

40+ years of working with a wide range of non-profit groups has taught me that they all have one thing in common. Whether community service or religious, performing arts or sports, every non-profit at every level needs money to do their job. Thank you, Captain Obvious. However, there’s a wrinkle, because non-profit organizations typically rely [...]

  From September 1-December 31, we’re offering editing discounts at Write Away Books! That way, you can get that badly needed edit for your book manuscript or short story collection without drawing from your kids’ or spouses’ holiday gifts! For current clients who need new books edited, we are offering a 15% extended discount through [...]

  We all have the dream: we’re going to write a book, then someone in Hollywood is going to notice, magically pick up our book, and somehow make it a movie. Well, it’s not quite that simple. In most cases, we have to do the legwork ourselves, adapt our books to screenplays, then find a [...]

  Are you a way-too-busy corporate executive, inspirational or business leader, entertainer or other public or private figure with a compelling story to tell? Do you want to get that long-awaited book written to take to speaking engagements and clean up on back-of-the-room sales? Or write down your life’s legacy for the public to enjoy, [...]

  For the first time in three years, the Fall writers conference season will be bustling this year. Thousands of writers will arrive at locations nationwide to network, attend workshops and seminars, hear keynotes, and meet publishers, agents and editors seeking new work. But what do you bring to such a 10- to 15-minute pitch [...]

  For the past thirty years, music fans throughout America and the world have marveled at Nita Whitaker’s strong, sultry and captivating vocals. She’s gone from being a Miss Louisiana runner-up to singing on the hit movies The Bodyguard and the Ten Commandments, to recording several show tune and gospel albums, to collaborating extensively with [...]

Many people don't realize that writing a book means you're in business for yourself.  Therefore, we offer as a public service the best way to get started. Because, if you’re serious about building a business, you need a business plan. It’s like having a blueprint to erect a strong, stable house in which you’ll live. [...]

Writing your book is such a wonderful process and achievement — and then the road to publishing truly begins. The biggest step is to make your story publish-ready. That means top-quality editing. Writers often make the mistake of thinking that a publishing house will accept their manuscript and put their editors to work, no matter [...]

I once published a column about people whose every third word was “Like”. I mentioned how I wouldn’t hire people who spoke so carelessly, since this wasn’t the image I wanted to project for my business. Many readers apparently found this verbal tic equally annoying. Reports came in of parents sending my thoughts to their [...]

When we write our books, we know our stories or subjects best. They’ve been living in our heads for weeks or months (or years), we know what we want to say, and we have a good idea what will resonate with our readers. It’s our baby, and we’re understandably proud of it. When it comes [...]

  It IS possible to avoid spam filters...assuming you’re willing to put in the effort when developing your email campaigns. Try starting with these ideas: GET PERMISSION. Asking readers for permission before sending them materials decreases chances you’ll be marked as SPAM. They still may not read it, but you won’t get dinged. DON’T BUY [...]