I’ve been trying to get Book Three of Lost Xentu edited, without much progress, the past few months. So I set my mind to a finite amount…… Read more “Fun & Discipline”
Category: Indie-publishing
My Own First Promo
This is my fourth year taking part in newsletter promotions on BookFunnel. Twice a month, I give away either a taster of a novel or the full…… Read more “My Own First Promo”
Afghan Mountain Dream
I’ve debated whether to share this collage. My favorite part of blogging is how it gets me to examine things more closely. Because making the collage accomplished…… Read more “Afghan Mountain Dream”
Shock While Editing
There’s nothing like working on an audio book to hear every flaw, every possible mistake in a book. I was settling in for a good listen to…… Read more “Shock While Editing”
Indie Author Project
The Indie Author Project (IAP) was started in order to help indie authors build their library readership and helps libraries find “the best” indie books. Library Journal …… Read more “Indie Author Project”
Dream at a Pivotal Time
Last week, when I was making a decision about whether to become part of a publishing cooperative, I spent some time one afternoon corresponding with a writer…… Read more “Dream at a Pivotal Time”
Palatable Writing-to-the-Market Advice
Recently I joined a book group to read about the craft of writing and have discussion. Two of the four books we’ve read so far did not…… Read more “Palatable Writing-to-the-Market Advice”
Waiting
When I contemplate my next blog post, I search for what’s burning inside me. Or else go looking for a topic that intrigues me, a question I…… Read more “Waiting”
Lost Xentu
One runs into unpredictable conundrums diving into writing, no matter what, but especially when taking on multiple projects. I agreed to be part of an author anthology.…… Read more “Lost Xentu”
Magical Collaboration
I could write about my recent trip to the Bay Area for my son’s graduation. Or the morning glories coming up (how different their little seedlings are…… Read more “Magical Collaboration”