http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1887 Author and publisher Diana Ennen talks about three crucial elements to writing a good fiction book. Sun, 24 May 2009 11:57:14 PST en-us http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1887 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1887 Sun, 24 May 2009 11:57:14 PST As a publicist for New York Times Best Selling Authors, like Deepak Chopra, I know the benefits of becoming an author. You've dreamt of becoming an author along with thinking of title ideas. You told your friends and loved ones you wanted to write a book. All you need to do now is make it happen. http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1388 http://net-teams.net/nti/Display.cfm/1388 Sun, 24 May 2009 11:57:02 PST The publishing company is the backbone of the writing world. The publishing company provides a great service to society by publishing and displaying the work of authors. The global existence of publishers is obvious, but the inner workings of a publishing company is unknown by many authors. 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