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| Featured Author, Dennis Manz "Living Rent-Free Anywhere" |
I was compelled and excited to write “Living Rent-Free Anywhere” because the content came from personal experience and the desire to share my experiences with others that might enjoy a perspective from someone that has actually lived the life.
From where do you get your ideas?
I started out with an outline of the eBook to help me find my way as to what I wanted to focus on and say. The ideas came from personal experiences and situations I encountered along the way working as a property caretaker and house sitter.
Do you ever experience writer's block, and how do you overcome it?
I try not to force myself to write. Taking on writing projects that involve deadlines is not my thing. I write because I really enjoy the process. I have of course experienced writers block as all writers do. However, I do not feel that I have to write every day. I usually elect to write when I am inspired, feel motivated, and when my creative juices are flowing. I think taking this approach to writing helps me avoid the proverbial writers block.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Well, I consider myself to be an aspiring writer. So, what would I tell myself and/or possibly others? Do not pigeon hole yourself by following the logic that you must write every day to be a real writer. My advice would be to find your writing niche or style, stay true to yourself when writing, and write when you feel the need.
How do you market your work? Are some avenues more successful than others?
I currently market my work through Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, a Squidoo Lens, and through other webmaster blog reviews. I am leaning more toward Self Publishing these days for the purpose of being able to control my own destiny and maintain my work style. I have not found any real satisfying success with any marketing venture as of yet. I am still learning about marketing techniques that truly work.
If your book was made into a movie, who would play each role?
If my book was made into a movie I would play the lead role. I have lived the life and have also been trained to work in front of cameras. Actually one of my real desires in life is to play the lead role in a major motion picture. The other parts in the movie would be played by the likes of Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Robert Duvall, Matthew McConaughey, Amy Adams, and Margo Martindale.
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Kindle format at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Living-Rent-Free-Anywhere-Dennis-Manz-ebook/dp/B00ALUU5RW
Smashwords (In the epub, mobi, pdf, lrf, pdb fornats): https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/263770
Nook format at Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/living-rent-free-anywhere-dennis-manz/1114044371?ean=2940045144384
Squidoo: http://www.squidoo.com/living-rent-free-anywhere