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 […]
[TfTi] Brain-Rot then, Brain Rot now: Stop It!
Why is “brain rot” the 2024 word of the year, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?
Happy Thanksgiving, Book Lovers and Authors Everywhere!
“A book, too, can be a star, ‘explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,’ a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out […]
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[TfTi] Ya Think?!? – “Self-Publishing’s Output and Influence Continue to Grow”
The latest figures show how indie authors are growing their audiences and their influence in the publishing world. Learn more.
November is All About Reading, Writing, and Books!
How to celebrate writing, reading, and books in November? Let us count the ways!