Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
William Wheeler is a licensed engineer and project management professional with over 20 years of experience in the architectural-engineering industry. He has also self-published several books, including the “Color Me!” series and the “Robert, Drake and Franklin” children’s book series.
Over many years of working through common financial challenges, William Wheeler has used his experience in design and managing projects to develop better techniques for keeping his personal finances balanced. Having practiced multiple methods of financial planning in the past, his methods have been refined and simplified to enable him to achieve the predictable results we all desire allowing him to write his personal finance book. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/EngineersFinance.
The children’s books developed are based on the idea that a single series of events is experienced by different individuals in unique ways, resulting in unique stories and settings. Creating the story involved setting up scenes and story frames that allowed all three characters to interact. Part of the challenge was setting up a story where all three characters each had an equal part. The other challenge was creating scenes where the placement of shadows reflected how the protagonist felt, without contradicting the other characters and their feelings. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/RobertDrakeAndFranklin.
An engineer by trade, William C. Wheeler studied art throughout childhood. Never forgetting a love for art, he also brings to the world a sophisticated way of re-living one’s artistic side as one once did as a child. The coloring books are appropriate for children, but have the sophistication necessary to challenge and entertain adults. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ColorMeAdultColoringBook.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book is “An Engineer’s Approach to Personal Finance.” I wrote it after being laid off from work, and with my children reaching the age where they leave the nest, I have been thinking through many aspects of working through finances when first starting out in life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do not believe I have any unusual habits, other than spending a lot of time thinking about a topic for a while outside of the typing process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Since I have been creating non-fiction for most of my work, “Chicago Manual of Style.”
What are you working on now?
At the moment, debating on writing a diet book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I will let you know when I start selling more than a few each month.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Proofread many times, and let it stay untouched for a few days, then proofread again.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read the written word out loud.
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