True Tale of Terror: A 17-year Journey on the Traditional Publishing Rollercoaster
Learn why one author’s rollercoaster ride to publication took 17 years and about the lost opportunity cost of a traditional publishing choice.
What A Woman of No Importance Reveals About the Power of Being Overlooked
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell is not simply a story about espionage, as it is often portrayed. It is what happens when […]
Your Readers are Out There, So Go Meet Them
Yes, your readers are out there. Here are some tips for finding and connecting with them.
Amazon Reviews Aren’t the Only Ones That Matter: Getting Reviews on Other Platforms
Let’s talk about building credibility beyond the world’s largest bookstore. Yes, Amazon is the largest bookstore in the world. Any new author knows or has […]
Looking for Alaska: Grief, Identity, and Learning to Live Without Answers
New feature: Guest reviews by Kat, starting with Looking for Alaska, by John Green, telling us why the standard view misses the novel’s emotional architecture.
Three Decisions Smart Writers Make that Shape Every Great Book
#1 What promise am I making to my reader? #2 Why am I writing this book? #3 Am I committed to finishing this book? I […]
Bored to … Cheers! Your Gateway to Creativity
Why boredom is essential to boosting your creativity and how to tap into it when you need it most.
Why You Need a Media Kit BEFORE You Need the Media
The subject of media kits came up in conversation in a networking group I visit on Fridays. This group was pretty savvy. They all knew […]
Stop, Thief! How to Protect Your Images Online
With the AI tools thieves are using getting better all the time, what can we do to protect our images? Here’s the latest.
Ghostwriting: Should You Hire One or Should You Be One?
I’m connected to a large number of other people on LinkedIn who do what I do. Some are editors in the traditional sense; they pay […]