Formal Education Is Good, But Not For Everyone

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Often, when I tell people that I am a high school dropout, they show some concern. "Maybe you should go back to school," they say. "It's good to have a diploma, just in case your other plans don't work out." I see what they mean. Completing your education is a good thing, for most people … Continue reading Formal Education Is Good, But Not For Everyone

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Self-Publishing an eBook

Publishing an eBook is easy today. Almost too easy. Are you sure you are not rushing it? Are you sure it doesn't need more work?  Is it ready? The conventional publishing process involves more feedback and more revisions than self-publishing. In a sense, it enforces more quality filters. The way some eBook publishing platforms work, … Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Self-Publishing an eBook

The Value of Writing

What a strange world this would be if everyone who wrote was a famous author. First, there probably wouldn't be any forests left and the global ecosystem would be in peril. Second, readers would be overwhelmed by so many books for sale and they would probably stop reading altogether and go to the movies. Third, … Continue reading The Value of Writing