The Exposure Myth: Is Giving Away Work Worth It?
I’m often approached by various “influencers” and others about doing some work for free. It might be short story, an article, or a blog post. (One person had the guts… Read more »
Category: Marketing & Platform Building
Respect Introverted Readers (And All Readers, Really)
I’ve always tried hard to respect the privacy of my readers. I never wanted to push myself on anyone because, as a card-carrying introvert, I recognize that many of my… Read more »
Why You Should Shun SEO
There’s a whole science (some of it is pseudo-science, some of it is pure superstition or voodoo, and the rest of it is actually based in facts) behind Search Engine… Read more »
The Dangers of “Free” for Writers
We all love to get things for free, right? It’s the best price there is. As a consumer, I love free stuff. But as a writer, I’ve grown to hate… Read more »
Marketing Overload: There Must Be a Better Way
Look at the image at the top of this post. It’s marketing overload, isn’t it? If it weren’t for the beautiful neon colors, most of us would balk at having… Read more »
The Great Patreon Experiment. Or, “I Don’t Want to Quit Writing!”
If you hang out on the blog often, you may have noticed a new addition on the right: A “Support me on Patreon” link. I’m trying something new and calling… Read more »
Obsessing Over Algorithms is a Waste of Time
The other day, word went around that both Facebook and Instagram are changing their algorithms. Yet again. (Of course, since they’re now the same company, it’s not surprising.) The new… Read more »
The High Cost of Social Media for Sensitive Authors
(Let me preface this post with the following: I am not a doctor. Neither am I an expert in social media, or much of anything else for that matter. I… Read more »
Be Careful Where You Throw Your Social Media Support
Unless you live under a rock, you probably heard the sad, weird, and controversial story of Keaton Jones, the young boy whose post about being bullied in school went viral…. Read more »
Time: The Thing You Need Most to Succeed (But Which No One Gives You)
Here’s a dirty little secret about publishing, whether you choose traditional, indie, or self-publishing: You need time in order to become successful. There, I said it. No matter how much… Read more »