Yes, times are tough financially. We\u2019re all experiencing job layoffs, work slowdowns, loss of customers\/clients, losses in our investments and so forth. There\u2019s no pretty picture painted in our wallets or on our bank statements. But is this any reason to set your dream aside\u2014to skimp on your amazing book project?<\/p>\n
I am concerned about some of my clients who seem to be bypassing important steps in order to save some money. While some are deciding not to pay to have their books edited, others are scrapping their projects altogether. It\u2019s sad.<\/p>\n
It has occurred to me, lately, that maybe there is something we, as citizens, can do to help ourselves, each other and the economy. Rather than holding off getting that book edited, going to the printer with it or even having your bathroom upgraded, getting that paint job on your house, having the fence built around your property or having your sofa reupholstered, do it now! Hire someone to do a small job and encourage him to hire someone to do something for him. Talk to your neighbors and family members about hiring that gardener or that dog groomer. I\u2019m not talking so much about going down to Starbucks and paying for a cup of coffee or buying a new dining room table from a name brand store. <\/p>\n
I\u2019m suggesting that we help one another out at the grassroots level by hiring entrepreneurs who are running one-wo\/man businesses, mom and pop stores, home-based businesses, etc. Help out that tree trimmer who has done good work for you before, the contractor who replaced your roof, the laborer who dug your leach line, the petsitter who helped you out last summer and don\u2019t forget the editor you love.<\/p>\n
And think of how much better you will feel after having received a service or product while also helping a fellow wo\/man. You\u2019ll really enjoy your home more when your bathroom walls are covered with fresh paint or when you drive up and see flowers instead of weeds. Think how happy you\u2019ll be when you find a publisher for your book because it is actually ready for publication.<\/p>\n
Maybe you\u2019re already hiring independent workers to handle various projects for you. If you are, I\u2019d like to know how it\u2019s going. If not, try it and see how good you\u2019ll feel.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been putting off signing up for one of my courses because the economy has you frightened, let\u2019s talk about a possible discount. Maybe there\u2019s an aspect of the course you don\u2019t need and I can omit it and drop my fee. Talk to me: PLFry620@yahoo.com But what I don\u2019t want you to do is put off getting the education you need or want in order to write a successful book proposal, sell more books, start a serious freelance writing business or self-publish your book. Check out my array of courses at: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/courses.htm<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yes, times are tough financially. We\u2019re all experiencing job layoffs, work slowdowns, loss of customers\/clients, losses in our investments and so forth. There\u2019s no pretty picture painted in our wallets or on our bank statements. But is this any reason to set your dream aside\u2014to skimp on your amazing book project? I am concerned about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t