Working with Book Editors and Ghostwriters
If you want to increase the chances that your novel becomes a commercial success, you'll want to use a book editor or ghost writer. In this short video, I show how to find and work with them
View ArticleTwo more products you can sell at almost any tradeshow
Here's two more products that will sell well at almost any tradeshow and will almost always attract a crowd when displayed as discussed in this article
View ArticleMy latest novel
I've just completed my latest novel in the Mango Bob series. I think it is one of my best
View ArticleUse Black background to make photos pop
Use this simple technique to make product photos stand out. Ideal way to showcase coins, jewelry, watches, gems and other small and colorful items
View ArticleProducts that sell well at tradeshows
In this short video, I show some of the best selling small booth products at the recent Fort Myers RV show. High profit margin, low cost, easy to pack and display, great customer appeal
View ArticleDownload from YouTube and other video sharing sites
Use this free tool to quickly download videos from YouTube and most other video sharing sites. Nothing to buy or install, no registration required. Just enter the URL of the video to be downloaded and...
View ArticleResolving Wifi Problems
If you are experiencing slow wifi in your home or office and wondering if other wifi users nearby might be causing problems with your internet, you'll want to watch this video
View ArticleA Novel Idea
Get your book printed for free. No pre-press fee and no minimum order required. Free as in zero out-of-pocket costs
View ArticleLegal Disclaimer for Nonfiction book
If you plan to write a nonfiction how-to book, it is a good idea to include a legal disclaimer in the book to keep you out of trouble. In this short article, I show the one I use
View ArticleUsing Facebook to promote your books
Here's how I promote my books within Facebook groups with simple message posts. Costs nothing to do and can significantly increase sales. In this article I include screen captures showing what each...
View ArticleUse the free Smartphone OCR app
Next time you need to capture a page of printed text from a book or newspaper and convert to text you can edit on your computer, use one of these free Smartphone apps. See how in this short video
View ArticleKindle Anywhere Freebies
You don't need a Kindle reader to download and read the free books we mention in our discussion forum. You can use this free software on almost any device to get the full Kindle experience. In this...
View ArticleAvoiding the crowds on Black Friday
Here's how to avoid the crowds on Black Friday and still get the deals you want. Or why you might just want to stay home and enjoy the holidays and not shop at all
View ArticleStart your narration career
If you have a good speaking voice, you can use it to generate income as a narrator for ACX - Amazon's audio book division. Earn up to $100 an hour narrating books or split the profits with the book's...
View ArticleTake a roadtrip to expand your horizons
If you want to clear your head and come up with new ideas and new perspectives, one of the best ways is to take a road trip to places you've never visited before. Here are some photos from the trip I...
View ArticleDigitize old photos with the free PhotoScan app from Google
Looking for a quick and easy way to scan old photos and get them on your computer? Try the free Photo Scan app from Google. Takes less than a minute to scan any photo and make it look new. Examples in...
View ArticleDigitizing Old Photos
Here's the quick and easy way to digitize old photos and documents without needing to use an expensive scanner
View ArticleGoodwill Hunting - finding treasures
Here are photos of items I found this past weekend at my local Goodwill store along with tips about when to look and what to look for
View ArticleFree Newsletter Templates
Whether you plan to create a newsletter for print or the web, these free newsletter templates can help you get the professional look you want. Available for Word, Publisher, InDesign, Illustrator,...
View ArticleCapturing Streaming Audio
Here's the software to use to capture any audio playing on the web, including music, webinars, podcasts, audio books and more. It's an easy way to build a library of your favorite audio files for that...
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