TA DA! (TWEET, TWEET!) WE MADE IT! Happy 50th post on this website. I was kind of surprised that it sneaked up on me. But I’ve learned a lot since March 2nd, 2013 and I want to share what I have learned with any would-be writers or bloggers — 10 Things I’ve Learned About BloggingContinue reading “What I’ve Learn After 50 Blog Posts (Tips & Tricks)”
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“How Do I Format My Book?”
I’ll be upfront right away — if you need a good formatting how-to, Google onward or better yet, run off and buy Catherine Ryan Howard’s Self-Printed . It will make the job easier. However, if you’re about to lose your mind and want some comfort and camaraderie, then you’ve come to the right place. Now, ifContinue reading ““How Do I Format My Book?””
What’s Holding You Back?
The following is a guest post from a good friend and fellow Athens Writers Association member, Jennifer Innes. Jen has shown an incredible amount of courage and persistence in going after her dream and I think we can all learn a lot from her. Enjoy! I started my first novel at some point in middle school. ThisContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”
The Post
Well, here it is — The Post. Now, for my part I promise you it is the only one of its kind. I’m not going to keep harping on this. But I’m also going to speak very clearly and forcefully right now. This post is about stealing. Specifically, illegal steaming and downloading. For the record, it’sContinue reading “The Post”
Cover for My First Book!
I’m releasing my first book, How To Come Alive: A Guidebook To Living the Life of Your Dreams in October and I wanted to share the cover with you. It was made by the talented Sarah Cerulean (my sister). The book is coming along nicely and will be available in e-book and paperback formats. ItContinue reading “Cover for My First Book!”
Is ‘Release Day’ an Outdated Term for Self-Published Books?
I am planning the release of my first book at the end of the month and I have a problem — I don’t have a burning desire to email everyone I’ve ever met, Tweet 24-7 about my “GREAT DEAL! ON AMAZON! CHEEP!”, or prime my fans to buy it on day one or else, I’llContinue reading “Is ‘Release Day’ an Outdated Term for Self-Published Books?”
How Often Should You Publish a Book?
Or perhaps the real question is, how often should you self publish a book? If you’re like me, you use to think of book releases as these nebulous, once-in-a-blue-moon happenings (when the stars aligned and the book publishers were feeling frisky). But now, if you’re a self published author, you are only constrained by how fastContinue reading “How Often Should You Publish a Book?”
Follow Me and I’ll Follow You: Social Media and Self Promotion
Great post from Rob White. The idea of seeing people as ‘dollar signs with arms and legs’ is exactly what I don’t like about online promotion. But I think there is a better, classier way to connect with readers and I think Rob’s showing us the way — Follow Me and I’ll Follow You:Continue reading “Follow Me and I’ll Follow You: Social Media and Self Promotion”
Amazon Descriptions for Your Novel (Part one of Three)
What is this a picture of? Now, you might say trees, which is correct. You might say a meadow, which is not quite correct. You might even say water (though I can’t image why) which is also, oddly, correct. Lastly, you could say “A carpet of red and green plants on top of the water at MerchantsContinue reading “Amazon Descriptions for Your Novel (Part one of Three)”
Lazy or Filled with the Integrity of the Gods? Hmm . . .
So I like some parts of this ‘writer’ business. And some parts I LOVE (CAPITALIZED, in bold, and underlined forever). And some parts, like creating an online presence, I just don’t know how I feel about. Correction: I do. I felt the bile rising in my throat just writing that sentence. Don’t get me wrongContinue reading “Lazy or Filled with the Integrity of the Gods? Hmm . . .”
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