The Almighty Book Review – How to Get Them and How to Give Them
Writing a book review is one of the best ways to support your favorite authors. And, as an author yourself, you understand the value of […]
[TfTi] Falling in Love with (and through) Books
Lessons in love (and book marketing) from an email quiz and a selfless gift.
20 Humorous (But Painfully True) Reasons NOT To Write Your Book This Year
I’m no comedian, but the other day, I was thinking about all the reasons people give me for not writing the book they say they […]
Replanting Our Pages
New for 2025, we’re committed to planting 100 trees per month. Find out how, what the impact could be, and how you might help!
Why is Show Don’t Tell So Damn Hard!?!
Show, Don’t Tell is often the monkey on our back as writers. When we receive a note from an editor on a story we’ve sent […]
3 Lessons from Football Star A.J. Brown for Authors and Readers
The lessons go far beyond football, media frenzy, and Amazon algorithms. What indie authors and readers should take away.
Writing Your Book in 2025 – A Few Bits of Advice on Writing and Marketing to Start the Year Off Right
I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I find them overrated and understated. People write down their so-called resolutions on December 31st and vow […]
Happy New Year & My Birthday Gifts to You
Today is my birthday. And now I’m seventy-four. Does reading those words make lines from a couple of Beatles songs, When I’m Sixty-four and Birthday, […]
2025 Bookish Holidays Indie Authors Can Use
Want to turn your book marketing into fun events instead of a chore? Take advantage of the “excuses” offered by the dozens of literary holidays on the calendar!
The Cover of Your Book Speaks Volumes: Make Sure It Says What YOU Want It To Say
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” she said. He said it, too. They all said it. And, it was bad advice. The world WILL […]