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!
Why Do People Write Books? Well, Because They Want To.
That’s the easy answer, because they want to. The real, honest to goodness answer is a bit more complicated. People have varying reasons for writing […]
[Marginalia] Imperfection as the Strength of a Work
In this re-thinking of an item I wrote several years ago, we’ll examine some reasons you should embrace imperfection in your work.
Proof Positive Storytelling (Narrative) Works for Nonfiction
So, what’s the story? Is storytelling a thing of Stephen King and J.D. Robb and authors like them, but not for nonfiction authors, like you? […]
[TfTi] Indie Authors: Don’t Forget to File Your BOIR!
Most indie authors with an LLC must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). The penalties are harsh, and filing is easy.
Time to Read: 10 Fiction Books to Buy Now for Those Cold Winter Evenings
If you’re on LinkedIn and you follow me, Yvonne, you know that I talk about fiction as a way to spark creativity for nonfiction writers. […]