
tips
By Jo Parfitt, on February 11th, 2010
Every year I get asked by my contacts at Culture Smart if I can help them to find authors to write country-specific guides for their thriving series. There is a one off fee payable and the books, of about 30,000 words are written to a defined formula. This is a terrific opportunity for anyone who [...]

books
By Jo Parfitt, on February 1st, 2010
Better than a business card, better than a bookmark, find out how writing a tips book could boost your profile and your [...]

tips
By Jo Parfitt, on January 21st, 2010
It’s January, traditionally the month we pledge to do new things. Writers should never tire of trying new styles and methods and so here, to spur you on, are 11 ideas for you, as seen in my January column at The Hague Online, where I am writer in [...]

inspiration
By Jo Parfitt, on November 1st, 2009
The following is my column from my November Inspirer newsletter, now in its seventh year. To subscribe and pick up a copy of ‘50 Steps to a Book in Your Hand’ please go to my website www.joparfitt.com
I often tell my students and clients that they need to be Googleable if they are to impress [...]

about me
By Jo Parfitt, on September 1st, 2009
This post also appears as part of The Inspirer, my monthly newsletter, that you can sign up for at my website www.joparfitt.com.
Go the extra mile
My inspiration for this month’s article only came to me a few hours ago when I received an email from an ex-student of mine, Amanda van Mulligen. Amanda had got in [...]