Can You Afford to Be Published?
Writers ask a lot of questions on the journey to publication. “Will I ever get an agent? Should I?” “Am I finished revising?” “Who is my audience for this book… Read more »
Tag: publishing
Why Are Writers Never Happy?
Here’s a funny thing: Most writers I know (myself included) are never happy. Or maybe happy isn’t the right word. Satisfied is perhaps a better choice. Yet, since satisfaction often… Read more »
Hire People Smarter Than You
I have an acquaintance who is working on self-publishing her first novel. In everything from cover design to editing, her refrain has been, “Why hire someone for that stuff? I… Read more »
Can You Step Away From the Publishing Rat Race?
Part of the reason I hated corporate life was that it always felt like some kind of crazy rat race to nowhere. You spend years chasing after promotions and advancement… 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 »