Tips for Writers

POD
Here's a place for self-publisher to print their book on demand (POD) --> http://www.pabd.com
The disadvantage of POD is the high cost. About US$10 per book, which is hard to sell.
The advantage: you can print in small quantity.

A local publishing company, Elisher Communications advised getting a company to sponsor your book publishing. For example, if I want to write a book about how to get out of debt, I could possibly get an insurance company to sponsor the cost of publishing. It would make a good book for the financial agents to give away to their customers.

Another writer suggests writing and sell it to the corporations such as non-profit organisations. Instead of selling to each customers painstakingly, sell thousands to just one big company. They could use the books to raise funds for their organisation.

An idea for writers. Observe what's the latest happening in current affairs and write a book on it. If it is terrorism, wwrite about the terrorists, what's their profile, their philosophies and how they operate. If a candidate is elected, write a profile of the candidate and his impact. Readers are looking for answers to the problems of today.

After reflecting on the way my Govt implements policies to solve national problems, and how we are known for our efficiency in running the administration, I am tempted to write a satire on "How to Run a Country the Singaporean Way". It always have a way to get what it wants. By legislation, by $, by campaign. E.g how to solve car overpopulation? - COE ($). How to control maids overpopulation? - maid levy. How to prevent Singaporeans jamming the causeway and loss of revenue cos of cheaper fuel ? - fined those who carry less than 2/3 (or 3/4?) fuel tank at the causeway. $$$ works wonder. Hit them where it hurts.

The other day, my big boss solved the problems of employees not contributing enough to meet the quota of three quality suggestions per year. His strategy - those who cannot meet the quota will not get their off-days. Hit them where it hurts.

Want to know how to raise fund? The big shot mentioned a figure. The CEO promised to deliver. Everyone is strongly encourage to 'volunteer' to have at least a certain portion of their leave deducted. If they do not want to volunteer, they have to see the boss to explain. What would dare to say no and risk the wrath of the management and risk getting blackmark for promotion?

I am also tempted to write something on "How to be Office Smart the KS way" in the style of Dilbert. e.g. How to look busy doing nothing, how to make an impression with your cubicle. The art of decorating your cubicle to impress your boss. How to carry your boss, etc.