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”
Category: self-publishing
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”
What would you say to an author who wanted to design their own cover?
Since I started writing novels, I’ve imagined designing my covers, expressing my vision. This is a tough topic because I kind of straddle the fence on the…… Read more “What would you say to an author who wanted to design their own cover?”
What are common traps for aspiring writers?
I’m a little puzzled by the word “aspiring.” I guess it indicates that there’s a success level a writer might be “aspiring” to, or getting published in…… Read more “What are common traps for aspiring writers?”
What’s on my mind
Rune Alchemy Workbook by Marie Judson It’s hard to contemplate writing about anything except what’s foremost on my mind at the moment! I had a week off…… Read more “What’s on my mind”
How my impression of self-publishing has changed
From the site Wild Weather: Stories of Sailing into the Storm My impression of the writing endeavor has certainly changed over time. In the dozen years I’ve…… Read more “How my impression of self-publishing has changed”
Indie Book Contests
In an effort to identify similar authors to me (“comps”), I spent some time looking up winners and finalists of indie book contests, self-published authors being a…… Read more “Indie Book Contests”
What will self-publishing look like in ten years?
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/sites-predict-timelines-humans-earth/ I feel I have to start by saying I hope humankind makes the right choices over the coming decade and that we will still live healthfully…… Read more “What will self-publishing look like in ten years?”
What makes me unique as a writer?
fantasy, desert, girl, castle, planet, moon, landscape, surreal, dry, scene, light at https://www.pikist.com/free-photo-smxvm I admit that I bring forward a blend of ideas from fantasy and fantasy…… Read more “What makes me unique as a writer?”
The worst parts of self-publishing
Credit for image: I found it at Top 10 Sites for Indie Authors I’ve never been much of a capitalist. I truly don’t associate writing books with making…… Read more “The worst parts of self-publishing”