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Book writing is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Anyone who decides to write a book must expect to invest a lot of time and effort without any guarantee of success. Books do not write themselves and they do not sell themselves. Authors write and promote their books.

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Many first-time authors are not concerned about the advance or royalties, they want the notoriety. They get smarter on their second book and look for the money.

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If skydiving were safe, the parachute center would not require you to sign a waiver.

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If the big publishers are doing so well, why do they require writers to send return postage with their manuscripts?

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Write on a subject you love. Your profit center should also be your passion center.

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Dan Poynter

Dan Poynter

Born: September 17, 1938

Died: November 3, 2015 (aged 77)

Bio: Dan Poynter was an American author, consultant, publisher, professional speaker and parachute designer.

Known for:

Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook (1978)
U-Publish.com (2007)

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