I think most of us have tried some odd diets in our time; the Atkins diet, the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet and even Slimfast – basically a milk shake; professed to “fill you up”, to be drunk twice a day, but ultimately leaving you feeling empty, tired and miserable - to name but a few and yes, I’ve been drawn into the trap from time to time too!

The magazine Writer's Digest has long been a staple publication for writers, but the company that produces it also offers books and plenty of information at its website. Thousands, if not millions, of writer have turned to Writer's Digest over the years for market listings, interviews and much, much more.

Publish your own Advertiser (Ad Sheet), TV schedule or business directory. It is no longer absolutely necessary to have a printing press to be a publisher, although you may decide to get one once you get started good.