This book is for new and established writers seeking personal and financial success. Each chapter contains tried-and-true advice and do-it-yourself assignments. "Write your book. Sell your book. Succeed as an author and a person." 1. Define Success: Set your goals 2. Target Market: Who wants your books? 3. Profiling: Learn about your readers 4. Do What You Love: Enjoy selling books 5. Gutsy Self-Promotion: Sell more books 6. A Good Product: Improve your books 7. Dealing with Critics: Learn when to listen 8. The Writing Process: How to write 9. Become an Expert: Write professionally 10. The Last Word: Succeed Chapters six and eight cover writing methods to help you write your book. Chapters two through five cover marketing tips to help you sell your book. Chapters one, seven, nine and ten help you succeed as an author and as a person. Natalie Buske Thomas is an oil painter and the author of over a dozen books, primarily fiction. She is also a singer/songwriter. Learn from her 25+ years experience working in the arts and entertainment industry.