Everyone's Blog Posts - Robert Collier Publications2024-03-29T07:22:17Zhttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noRaving fan but.....tag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2015-08-22:6524821:BlogPost:94782015-08-22T14:13:37.000ZDennis Hayrehttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/DennisHayre
I have I believe every book written by Robert Collier and have been a raving fan for many years. One of my greatest treasures in my library is the Book of Life ( later Secret of the Ages ) seven volume series. The volumes are not leather but leather like and are beautiful. Just holding books of that era with that type of content is good energy.<br />
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I have just ordered The Living Secret and look forward to the read.<br />
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I have I believe every book written by Robert Collier and have been a raving fan for many years. One of my greatest treasures in my library is the Book of Life ( later Secret of the Ages ) seven volume series. The volumes are not leather but leather like and are beautiful. Just holding books of that era with that type of content is good energy.<br />
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I have just ordered The Living Secret and look forward to the read.<br />
Quick couple of questions. Perhaps J.P. can answer these if no one else can. There is a review on Amazon that states Robert Collier wrote his books because they could be marketed well in that era and not because he believed it or lived it. I was horrified to read that. I don't believe it but it bothered me. Robert Collier is like a trusted friend, my go to guy in my expansive library.<br />
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Second I have a copy of the book Secret of Ages with a preface by Gordon Collier. The book seems a bit different. Who was Gordon Collier?<br />
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Lastly, the new version of Secret of the Ages is quite different than the original editions I have an in my library. We're these changes made by Robert Collier himself or those that came after him?<br />
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Robert Collier has had a great deal to do with any success I have had and will have and for that I am grateful.<br />
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DennisThe book that saved my spirit!tag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2015-07-10:6524821:BlogPost:98582015-07-10T19:51:02.000ZP. T. Stanleyhttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/PTylerStanley
<p>After my long journey recovering from an auto accident. My mother a voracious reader set a book she had read on the bookshelf. I saw this book on the shelf, and really had only noticed it because it looked so old. I pulled it off the shelf and asked her about it. She had bought it in a used bookstore. I love used bookstores! Anyway. It was "The Laws of the Higher Potential" by Robert Collier and it was dated 1932. I thought then too much on the "GOD" thing and it was too old to teach me…</p>
<p>After my long journey recovering from an auto accident. My mother a voracious reader set a book she had read on the bookshelf. I saw this book on the shelf, and really had only noticed it because it looked so old. I pulled it off the shelf and asked her about it. She had bought it in a used bookstore. I love used bookstores! Anyway. It was "The Laws of the Higher Potential" by Robert Collier and it was dated 1932. I thought then too much on the "GOD" thing and it was too old to teach me anything. I was about 21. Years passed and I did read it. Now 20 years later I have Collier audio tapes and several other "Collier" books and still my mothers dated 1932. Robert was connected to source! We have an explanation now for his genius. </p>
<p> </p>An article on the importance of Editing. Our biggest and best advice to budding authors. GET YOUR BOOK PROFESSIONALLY EDITEDtag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2013-03-14:6524821:BlogPost:26012013-03-14T13:00:00.000ZRobert Collier Publicationshttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/10ilg44oujh9u
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<font color="#000000" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,Sans-serif" size="2"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,Sans-serif" size="2">With all of the options out there to publish, it's pretty tempting to just point and click your way to a completed book. When print-on-demand first came on the scene around 1999, we saw a glut of books being pushed through the system, unedited, unvetted. When someone said "garbage in, garbage out," they were often referring to self-publishing. Hence the stigma. If you're new to indie publishing and you think that the stigma is the "us against them" idea, you're only partially right. The history, albeit a somewhat negative one, started many years ago when authors thought their book was "good enough" to publish.</font></font><br/>
<p>Cycle forward to 2013: We now have some 300,000 books published a year, the competition is fierce and the stakes are high. That number, by the way, comes from Bowker, which produces these statistics and readily admits that this number doesn't include eBooks or books that are published without an ISBN. You can imagine how high that number really is.</p>
<p>People ask me all the time, "How can I be successful?" Well, aside from the usual stuff, like show up and keep promoting, the one key to success is to publish a book so good, your reader can't put it down. But to take it a step beyond that, I would say publish something that has been edited often, and by someone who knows how to edit a book and isn't afraid to tell you the things you may not want to hear. It's amazing how, over the years, I've heard time and time again that, "Well, my neighbor/mother/wife/husband edited my book." You should never, ever have your book edited by someone who is a family member, friend, etc. Why? Because if the book is really horrible, they may not feel they can tell you. Also, are they really professionals? Do they have a business?</p>
<p>Let me say this, if you publish a book that's subpar, no matter how much money you throw at it, it will never succeed. Some critics might say that the<i>Celestine Prophecy</i> succeeded despite a poor editing job. Well, that may be true, but can you think of another book that reached bestseller status where people said, "Good story, but it needed an editor?" I didn't think so.</p>
<p>Let's look at this from another perspective: book reviews.</p>
<p>Marlene, who is a blogger at Book Lover and Procrastinator, <a target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011oac8OLrds1Xf02-Fv8X00W0JFXFiN7ilY4T4SII8R34DtDVh6_J2CNw2YmNM4la_w7mFDhToKFN1otNQVLPn0P_siCcumqlMOfVshTkvAaH2wPFbEFUzScRrMMeYv_E20cwROZ9SOCIJCkO2isj1Q==">http://bookloverandprocrastinator.blogspot.com/</a>, says: "I think the self-published author either doesn't have the finances to get a good editor or is unaware of the need. It is very frustrating to read a book that could be great - if the bad editing didn't take you out of the story. Not all self-published books are poorly edited. I've read some great self-published books. I get about 10-15 requests for review a month. I usually review 4 or 5 books a month. After I get a submission, I read the excerpt and a little of the book. If the book doesn't strike my fancy, I don't review it. Bad editing and author's voice go into this decision."</p>
<p>Your book is your resume. Ask yourself how many book reviews you might be losing because of poor editing. I asked Lauren Hidden of The Hidden Helpers, <a target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011oac8OLrds02pLD_5ThvViV1Zd30ydce9oGlJYpwGvXuZLLYpJmmovEsSgvfXW7BDwgP1uax4ljPGXpiUrcKfuJG-AdFndjAn1ikUwTtanhjD_bgs_XszL8tbwTyzoAw">http://www.thehiddenhelpers.com</a>, to weigh in with her views on editing.</p>
<p><b>Why is editing so important?</b><br/> <br/> You had phenomenal ideas for your book; many of them, in fact. Maybe it was a section of super-helpful information in your business book or a fascinating, quirky character that popped up every few chapters in your novel - you certainly have a personal investment in what made the "final" cut from your head onto paper. You know your topic or your story inside and out, but sometimes what you're thinking doesn't successfully translate to paper. That's where an editor steps in - clarifying a confusing scene, tightening up a repetitive or wordy section, correcting a word you consistently misspell, or fixing a problem with shifting tenses. Readers can tell if your book isn't edited. The idea is for readers to love your book and tell all their friends about it. Don't give them a reason to put your book down after the first five pages.</p>
<p><b>Who should get their book edited?</b><br/> <br/> Everyone. Wise authors know that they have to put their best foot forward. Period. This applies equally if you are seeking a traditional publishing contract or if you are planning to self-publish your book. Why would you let a reader or agent/publisher read anything but your best work? Competition is fierce. A poorly edited book will score bad reviews from readers or end up in the circular file in an acquisitions editor's office. Too many authors say they can't "afford" to get their book edited, but you shouldn't start writing a book without incorporating editing into your budget. Think of the hundreds of hours you put into your book writing and revising, and the money you earmarked for layout, cover design, and promotion. If your book isn't polished, you've just thrown away all that time and money - not to mention future revenues you were eagerly anticipating from book sales. An investment in editing can pay off for years to come.</p>
<p><b>What mistakes do people make when choosing an editor?</b><br/> <br/> The biggest mistake people make is not finding the best fit for them and their specific book. Ask for editor recommendations from other authors and industry professionals. You should choose an editor who is experienced in working in your genre. You should also be sure to ask how long the project will take them to complete, as well as how they charge for their services. Also, make sure you and the editor agree on the amount and type of the editing to be performed. Some editors may perform more of a proofread looking for blatant errors and some may try to rewrite your book. You likely don't want either of these extremes. Another big mistake people make is looking for the cheapest possible editor. Do your homework and make sure the editor's expertise and experience is a good fit for you - as well as the fee. The last thing your wallet or timeline needs is to have to hire a second editor because the first one didn't do your book justice.</p>
<p><b>What's the difference between copyediting and content editing and do people often need both?</b><br/> <br/> Simplified, copy editing is polishing the words on the page. This can be correcting subject/verb agreement, eliminating repetition, fixing spelling errors, cleaning up awkward phrasing, correcting homonyms, and the like. Content editing is addressing the "bigger picture" of the book. In fiction, this most often means addressing inconsistencies with character and plot points, recommending the author eliminates or expands scenes, and ensuring the book flows well. In nonfiction, content editing most often addresses the clarity, completeness, consistency, and organization of the information being presented. And yes, every author should have content and copy editing performed. Sometimes authors don't think they need content editing, but they're also not an impartial party. Of course, everything makes sense to the author who wrote the manuscript, but will it make sense to the reader? Content editing answers this question.</p>
<p><b>How many times should a book be edited? Is there such a thing as over-editing?</b><br/> <br/> A book should certainly be self-edited by the author before a professional editor ever lays eyes on it. When it reaches an editor's hands, the editor and the author will discuss the number of rounds the editor typically performs. Then you may want an independent proofread for a second set of eyes. But after that, and after the author's final review, the book should be finished. I've seen some authors run into problems when they've self edited their book, then hired a trusted, high-quality editor, and finally asked for feedback from their friends who all suggested other changes to the book. At some point you have to let your book go. Don't keep second guessing yourself. If you passed your book around to 10 different industry friends, you'd get 10 different opinions what to change. If you feel that you took all the necessary steps to produce a great book, had it professionally edited, and are happy with how it turned out, then it's time to release it to the world.</p>
<p>Finally, here are a few more things you should know about editing:</p>
<p>If you're just submitting a book proposal to agents and publishers or you are submitting the entire manuscript, you should have the book fully edited. Why? Publishers and agents often don't have the time to ferret through unedited or rough manuscripts. You'll increase your chances of getting noticed if your book and package are polished.</p>
<p>If your editor loves everything you write, there's something wrong. The truth is that while you should like your editor, they should push you. One reason I love working with my editor (Lauren) is that she pushes me very hard on my work and won't let me slide or slack off on anything. While sometimes I really just want to be done with it, in the end it makes for a much better book.<br/> <br/> Don't skimp on editing. Ever. I know Lauren addressed this above but really, it's such an important part of your book and, as I mentioned early on, the single biggest marketing tool. Consider this: you have spent years writing this book, why would you pour marketing dollars and marketing effort into something that wasn't your best work? The world won't love your book simply because you wrote it, it must be the best work you could have produced and if you're not ready to meet this criterion, then you may want to wait until you are. There's a lot of time and money wasted on books that aren't great. In fact, some years ago I worked with iUniverse.com, and the then CEO told me that only 1% of the books submitted to them are, in fact, readable. One percent. That's a frightening number. Here's another scary stat. There are approximately a billion eBook titles and three million print titles on Amazon.com. Staggering, no?<br/> <br/> It's hard enough to compete in publishing. Put in the effort and put forth your best book. Does your book deserve anything less?</p>
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<p>The accumulated wisdom of the most celebrated motivational writers of all time is distilled into one brief playbook for unlocking the prosperity-power of your mind.</p>
<p><strong> Be Rich</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>To answer it</strong>, this compact book gleans must-read passages, powerful meditations, and tantalizing wealth-building techniques from the collected work of the greatest motivational writers ever.</p>
<p>Each chapter in Be Rich is short enough to read in a grocery store…</p>
<p>The accumulated wisdom of the most celebrated motivational writers of all time is distilled into one brief playbook for unlocking the prosperity-power of your mind.</p>
<p><strong> Be Rich</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>To answer it</strong>, this compact book gleans must-read passages, powerful meditations, and tantalizing wealth-building techniques from the collected work of the greatest motivational writers ever.</p>
<p>Each chapter in Be Rich is short enough to read in a grocery store checkout line-yet powerful enough to challenge years of ingrained, self-limiting thinking. <strong><a href="http://www.printsasia.com/book/how-to-be-rich-tarcher-success-classics-joseph-murphy-napoleon-hill-robert-collier-1585428213?utm_source=www.robertcollierpublications.com&utm_medium=BlogPost&utm_campaign=LB">Be Rich</a></strong> boils down the cumulative insight of leading self-help and positive-thinking guides into one surprisingly concise rule book for releasing your hidden potential.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>ROBERT COLLIER PUBLICATIONS CRACKS DOWN ON PIRACY AND RAMPS UP PLANS FOR WORLD PREMIERE EXHIBIT & BIOGRAPHYtag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2012-11-27:6524821:BlogPost:10972012-11-27T13:16:57.000ZRobert Collier Publicationshttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/10ilg44oujh9u
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<div id="divBody"><div id="divWide"><p>PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of <a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/page/biography" target="_blank"><b>Robert Collier</b></a><u>,</u> New Thought author who inspired <i>The Secret</i>with his book, <a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/page/by-robert-collier#secret" target="_blank"><b><i>The Secret the Ages</i></b></a><b> </b>, continues the legacy of the prolific writer, advertising pioneer, and author of what is considered the bible of direct mail marketing, his worldwide best seller, <b><i>The Robert Collier Letter Book</i></b>.<u> </u> <a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/" target="_blank"><b>Robert Collier Publications (RCPubs)</b><b>,</b></a><b><u> </u></b>is now run by the family of Collier's Grandson, Patrick Collier, with wife Joyce Philbin-Collier as CEO.</p>
<p>The success of the 2007 book by Rhonda Byrne, sparked a frenzy of big book publishers attempting to capitalize on Collier's works. "We found numerous cheap versions of Collier's works. In some cases pages are missing, and text have been changed. This is unacceptable," says Joyce Philbin-Collier. Companies are wantonly claiming Public Domain for titles we have registration certificates for. We recently found bnpublishing printing and distributing <a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/page/by-robert-collier#letters" target="_blank"><b><i>The Robert Collier Letter Book</i></b></a><b><u>,</u></b> a title still clearly under copyright with RCPubs. Another company has pirated the e-version. This version actually spells Robert Collier's name wrong. Sites such as Amazon.com have been proactive in removing listings that violate copyright and have been very responsive. <b><i>The Secret of the Ages</i></b><i> </i>and <i><b>Riches Within Your Reach</b></i> are distributed by Penguin/Tarcher. While claiming public domain, they post a copyright notice. This confuses the consumer and is a misrepresentation of rights they don't have<i>. <b>Prayer Works</b></i> is another title currently being pirated.</p>
<p>The copyright law of 1976 was intended to allow writers to use earlier works for derivative works. It was not intended for the purpose of taking entire works, wrapping them in different covers, and claiming a new copyright. "RCPubs will seek an injunction against any company who violates their copyrights," says Philbin-Collier. Other versions of RCPubs titles are being distributed without permission, and without labeling those books accordingly. Consumers deserve to know which books are not authentic.</p>
<p>Robert Collier'slife has been synopsized into a few paragraphs, until now. Philbin-Collier reviewed archives of family ancestry dating back to the settling of Jamestown. She met with historians, and is planning a World Premiere of the Robert Collier <a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/photo/dad-in-sq-a-2?context=latest" target="_blank"><b>Exhibit</b></a> set for March/April of 2014. A Collier biography will launch concurrently with the Premiere, and will include unpublished works by Collier and family members. Many unknown facts will be revealed.</p>
<p>The <b>mission statement</b> of RCPubs has always been the preservation of Collier's principles and work.</p>
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</div>ROBERT COLLIER PUBLICATIONS CRACKS DOWN ON IMITATIONS OF THEIR BOOKStag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2012-11-11:6524821:BlogPost:8632012-11-11T16:15:52.000ZRobert Collier Publicationshttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/10ilg44oujh9u
<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3002576448?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3002576448?profile=original" width="166"></img></a> Robert Collier Publications is cracking down on versions of titles still under copyright. In an effort to help readers identify Collier family sanctioned books published by Robert Collier Publications we are placing our NEW trademark on all</span></p>
<div class="text_exposed_show"> our titles. See above. If Robert Collier Publications is not listed as the Publisher,…</div>
<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3002576448?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3002576448?profile=original" width="166" class="align-left"/></a>Robert Collier Publications is cracking down on versions of titles still under copyright. In an effort to help readers identify Collier family sanctioned books published by Robert Collier Publications we are placing our NEW trademark on all</span></p>
<div class="text_exposed_show"> our titles. See above. If Robert Collier Publications is not listed as the Publisher, you cannot be certain you are getting an authentic version. We are working with all the distributors and asking for assistance with the confusion. Log onto<a href="http://www.robertcollierpublications.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow">www.robertcollierpublications.com</a> and become a member. It is free and you will be up to date on the latest information and new titles, including never before published works by Robert Collier and family members.<br/> <br/> We are working very hard to maintain the integrity of Robert Collier Works and appreciate the support of all the followers of his teachings from around the world.</div>DEALING WITH OFFICE POLITICS - ASK THE EXPERT AT ROBERT COLLIER PUBLICATIONStag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2012-07-28:6524821:BlogPost:2352012-07-28T18:38:13.000ZRobert Collier Publicationshttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/10ilg44oujh9u
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Office politics are natural and necessary. When a group of diverse people come together for a purpose, and decisions need to be made collectively, politics emerge and are the foundation of decision making. You cannot change how others…</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Office politics are natural and necessary. When a group of diverse people come together for a purpose, and decisions need to be made collectively, politics emerge and are the foundation of decision making. You cannot change how others will behave in this environment, you can only control how you decide to interact within the political climate. Be aware of derailers; people who offset the balance and hinder progress. They are the people who obsessed with controlling the situation, people who undercontribute, people who always judge others unfairly, and people who are disruptive for the sake of being disruptive. By being able to contribute in a meaningful way and not aligning with derailers, you will emerge as a comparatively valuable worker. Stay positive and don’t engage in gossip. Upward mobility is a process. It requires, belief in yourself, faith that it will happen, and avoiding the negative thoughts that it won’t. Patience and perseverance are the key. If you allow negative thoughts, then that is what you will attract. If you believe in yourself and stay positive, you will attract positive outcomes. A level of trust in the operation of a Higher Law is necessary to take this path, and comes about first, by having the faith that it works.</span></p>ATTRACT A POSITIVE PARTNER - ASK THE EXPERT AT ROBERT COLLIER PUBLICATIONStag:www.robertcollierpublications.com,2012-07-28:6524821:BlogPost:3212012-07-28T18:30:00.000ZRobert Collier Publicationshttp://www.robertcollierpublications.com/profile/10ilg44oujh9u
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-3"> When people talk about attracting positive things in their lives, how do you attract a positive partner? Are the rules the same or different?</span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">There is only one Law, called by many names. It is the Law of Attraction and it works for all things. Love attracts love and fear attracts fear. If you are seeking a positive partner or any…</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-3"> When people talk about attracting positive things in their lives, how do you attract a positive partner? Are the rules the same or different?</span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">There is only one Law, called by many names. It is the Law of Attraction and it works for all things. Love attracts love and fear attracts fear. If you are seeking a positive partner or any partner for that matter, you must believe you deserve one. First, you need to be a positive partner. If you are negative, that is what you will attract. It's about <b>being</b> the right person before <b>asking</b> for the right person.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Should your subconscious doubt such a thing will come your way, then it will not come your way, no matter how much you want it. Obsessing over wanting a partner is like focusing on the fact that you don’t have one. Focusing on what you don’t have will only attract more “not having”. The Law is the same for all things. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Love yourself, believe in yourself, and let your wishes out into the universe. You will be delighted in what or who comes into your life.</span></p>