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Books I've Never Written

Though I am what some might consider a prolific writer, there have been times when I let a project go. Yes, I admit there was a fire unde...

T.M. Jacobs

The ISBN Turns 50 in 2020

We all know on the copyright page of a printed book there is a long number (sometimes ten digits, other times thirteen) known as the ISBN...

T. M. Jacobs

My Life and Editorial Business From The Road

Back in May 2018, my wife and I took a huge leap. We sold everything—house, cars, furniture—bought a motorhome, and took our editorial an...

T. M. Jacobs

One Day or Day One - You Decide

Two words together with vast differences in their meaning. Are you a “One Day” person when it comes to writing? Do you dream about writin...

T. M. Jacobs

ABCs of Writing

Let’s face it, when it comes to writing there can be more rules than we will ever know. There’s rules about grammar, advice on formatting...

T. M. Jacobs

Kindle Gift Creates A New Business

I’m often asked how I ended up starting a writing business. “What else would I be doing?” is my standard response. “I’ve been writing sin...

T. M. Jacobs

One Day or Day One - You Decide

Two words together with vast differences in their meaning. Are you a “One Day” person when it comes to writing? Do you dream about writin...

T. M. Jacobs

The Pendulum Method of Overcoming the Fear of Writing

So, you want to be a writer. There’s a story burning inside of you and you literally can’t type fast enough. Hours are spent in front of ...

T. M. Jacobs

How To Use The Word “Book”

When you hear the word “book,” you likely think about… well… a book. Whether hard cover, or paperback, or even ebook. You think of the la...

T. M. Jacobs

Is My Book Marketable?

This is a question that comes to my inbox on a weekly basis. An enthusiastic author will send over their manuscript and besides asking fo...

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