Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. " ~ Charles W. Eliot -- World of Writing --   Why is a business plan important for your career as a writer?  - this is a question I'm asked quite often in interviews and I have found it is common for writers to think that because they are the only person involved they don't need a business plan. But actually a basic plan can be essential to their career.  As a writer, you are running a business - you will be employed at least part time at this career and will have expenses and operation tactics and succession to consider. As such a business plan will help you and anyone who takes over the reins (i.e. royalties for inheritance, estate plan handlers, etc.).  The business plan really acts like an outline; it is meant to be flexible enough to ride through the inevi...