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Dr. John Elcik

Dr. John Elcik is a prolific author, publisher, and storyteller whose work spans satire, speculative fiction, genealogy, humor, and narrative nonfiction. His writing blends accessibility with depth, using story to explore how people make meaning through families, institutions, and the systems they create. Across multiple series and narrative universes, Elcik writes with curiosity rather than certainty, favoring allegory, character, and reflection over slogans or simple answers. His work invites readers to better understand the past, navigate the present, and imagine wiser futures. 🖋️ Learn more about this author →

A Modest Proposal: A Fair Marketing Plan for the Self-Publisher (The Writer’s Workshop)

By Dr. John Elcik

A Modest Proposal is a short, reflective essay that examines an uncomfortable truth in modern publishing: marketing fees are often certain, while outcomes remain vague. Written by a retired business-to-business marketer