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 »
Tag: marketing
Brand for Writers: Bonkers, Barf-worthy, and Boring.
I have more than a few trendy publishing words that I can’t wait for their trendiness to pass. “Engagement” is one. “Brand” is another. I can’t wait for it to… 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 »
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 »
Back to School: “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Years ago, there was a hilarious Staples ad for back to school shopping. Set to the Christmas carol, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” it featured a dad frolicking… Read more »
Weekly News Update & Reading List 02/24/17
The big news this week is that Book 3 of the Threads of the Moirae series is done and dusted. I’ve sent it off to Clean Teen Publishing and if… Read more »
What To Do When You Are Utterly Sick of Yourself
Last week, I posted about how this year I was going to get back to basics and write more, market/promote less. Part of that resolution stems from frustration at having… Read more »
2017 Writing Resolution: Get Back to Basics
In year’s past, I’ve done a general New Year’s resolution post. These are things and ideas that anyone can use to boost their writing career, or simply get more enjoyment/productivity… Read more »
The Writing Calendar
I am not a fly by the seat of my pants kind of person. Partly that’s just because I don’t enjoy not knowing how I’m spending my time, but it’s… Read more »
It’s The Writing That’s Important, Stupid!
One of the biggest challenges I’m facing as a published author is actually writing. It sounds stupid, I know. You think that once you’re published, some of the stress is… Read more »