I Wanted to Play Soccer, He said. Instead, He Became a Writer.
In a recent novel I was reading, a conversation between the two main characters stuck in my mind. The antagonist was a horror writer. À […]
The TRUE Cost of Indie Publishing
People are dying to understand Indie Publishing. Well, maybe not dying. I hope no one has died. What I mean to say is that people […]
What Ripples of Impact are You Leaving Behind?
In this edition of Marginalia we’ll dive into my sidenote scribblings in Chip Conley’s new book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets BETTER with AGE
Ignite Your Writing Journey: 12 Surefire Ways to Jump Start that Book You’ve Been Meaning to Write
First of all, let me warn you that I’m going to be a bit harsh. I’m doing it in your best interest. Stop saying, “I […]
27 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You Into Writing Your Book in 2024
I am a big believer in poetry. It’s so much more than a few rhyming words strung together in a lilting way.
Writing a book for beginners – Is Becoming an Author in Your Future for 2024?
Yes writing a book is a big task. It requires attention. It requires planning. It requires teamwork.
Let’s talk about all of that today. I’ll give you a little beginner’s lesson in how to get started on that book because I know you want to. I know you don’t want to be like all those people I meet who just talk about writing a book and never do anything about it.
Give Thanks: Talk Books With Your Family and Friends
The Benefits of Reading Books — Especially Fiction — for Work and Pleasure
Presenting, the Amazing, Lusty Subtitle! A book’s best friend!
Amazon sells more than 300 million books a year. And… Amazon releases over 1.4 million self-published books through its Kindle Direct Publishing every year. The […]
7 Essentials of Author Websites
A gude to the essential functional elements of a website built to serve the goals of both fiction and nonfiction authors.
The Writer’s Guide to ForeWords in Nonfiction Books
Your foreword is an important part of your nonfiction book project. Give it the attention it deserves.