Or I found that a chapter in one of my own books was really a condensation of a subject broad enough to merit a book of its own, and have gone on later to write that book. Most ideas can be turned into more than one article by slanting them to different audiences. But the idea can also be slanted to other interests, such as how to find rare coins, in which case it ought to be addressed to a periodical for coil collectors and perhaps coin dealers. Using Others' Ads as Idea Stimulators I read advertisements to get ideas. The rest of the wording makes it appear to be an advertisement for some protective device, such as a chemical spray or perhaps an alarm.
Cook books sell very well.
You would, of course, have to interview and quote a few people who had some kind of credentials as experts, such as nutritionists or well-known authors of diet books that have done well and been accepted. Herman Holtz has been writing and consulting all his life, even during a first career as a corporate executive. He retired from the corporate scene to a second career as an independent contractor, writer, and consultant. He has since turned out more than 75 books, in addition to many proposals, articles, and other custom writings. Inc. All Rights Reserved.