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by ng12 1891 days ago
So 3/4 of the tips are: write a book people want to read?
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No clearly, the message is, write self-help books for wannabe writers.
Self-help books for wannabe anythings is not a bad idea. Imagine a self help book for wannabe app developers.
During a gold rush, sell shovels.
If this was obvious advice, the mistake wouldn't be so prevalent in among non-fiction authors.