In this video discussion I am pleased to speak with Dr Michael Norwood, author of The 9 Insights Of The Wealthy Soul. This spirited discussion touches on passion in writing, how your greatest challenges and problems are also your greatest gifts, … [Read more]
Making A BestSeller – The 9 Insights Of The Wealthy Soul
I really like this talk with Dr. Michael Norwood. I had forgotten many of the twists and turns we went through in getting his wonderful book, The 9 Insights Of The Wealthy Soul up into some really outstanding sales figures. In Michael's best … [Read more]
How This Author Finally Published Her Book
Here is a video conversation with Carol Sill. She had a wonderful manuscript, Letters: Shamcher Beorse and Carol Sill, 1974-1977 but it was so deeply personal and meaningful that it took many years for her to finally publish it. The … [Read more]
You can do better. We try harder.
Deep inside, you know you can do better, don't you? I know you can too. The internet is full of liars promising you instant easy results. It's an appeal to your worse elements, laziness and greed. I am appealing to … [Read more]
Profit Planning With Your Kindle Book
Your Kindle book will probably bring in a nice little trickle of income. But relying on it for large profits is not your best plan. Here's a planning video I did with Traudl. She is an expert in several of the German schools of nutrition and … [Read more]
Get More Done, Have More Fun
Getting things done when working in front of a screen is very different than doing physical work. The most productive people I know are working in short intense bursts. They take frequent breaks, to refresh their mind, and boost the activity of … [Read more]
Self Published Authors Do Well On Amazon And Kindle
Here's a quick little tidbit to cheer you up. Self published authors are doing well on Amazon and the Kindle. (CNN) -- It's been called a "cure for rejection-letter fatigue." Amazon on Thursday released new details about the success of its … [Read more]
Quick Summary of my kindle writing system
Here's a quick overview of the Professional Kindle Writing System The World's Top Doorman Charles is widely respected as the best doorman in the world. We met when he was in charge of the VIP room at the Avalon in … [Read more]
Write well, and stay inspired – Neil Gaiman shows the way
Roger Parker sent me this via email. I agree that Neil Gaiman's talk is one of the most inspiring few minutes I've heard in quite some time. Roger Parker's take on it below. Neil Gaiman’s commencement speech is filled with … [Read more]
How To Choose The Topic For Your Kindle Book
Do you have a systematic way to answer the question - "how to choose the topic for your Kindle book"? Beware of internet marketing gurus who want to "reveal" the niches that bring you riches. I think it's just wrong to start any serious project … [Read more]
What People Are Saying About Working With Jim
Here are just a few of the many kind things people say about working with me. For many years I've been helping new writers become published and profitable authors, and published authors become more popular, more profitable, and much … [Read more]