For self-published authors who want to do it themselves! — Everyone judges a book by its cover. Gone are the days when an author could catch a reader’s interest when they open the first few pages in a bookstore. Now, readers shop online from their Kindle app or Barnes & Noble account. Some never even look inside the book before…

Unlocking the Power of Positive Social Pressure! — Whether it’s a looming manuscript submission or a self-imposed writing goal, the pressure to deliver can be overwhelming. Finding effective strategies to overcome these challenges can be difficult — so why do it all alone? Let’s talk about improving your deadline-meeting goals with positive social pressure (PSP)! What is Positive Social Pressure?

I want to hear about them all! — Having a list of goals is like having a roadmap to success. It gives you a sense of purpose and direction, guiding you toward the life you’ve always dreamed of. Sometimes, it just helps to have them staring you in the face asking, “Have you done the work today to…

All the money in the world can’t hire a real human. — If you haven’t heard about the Bloomsbury A.I. scandal floating around on Twitter, maybe you should. As reported by The Verge by Jess Weatherbed, it appears the UK cover of Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy novel, “House of Earth and Blood,” has sparked the #WritingCommunity on Twitter into controversy. The book…

It’s easy to feel discouraged when your writing goes unnoticed, but think of all the advantages of your anonymity. Being an unknown author gives you a unique opportunity to surprise and genuinely connect with readers — even if your readership is very small. Remember, even famous authors started out unknown…

A guide for self-published authors. — Many authors' diverse writing interests don’t always align under a single pen name. Why? Well, a fantasy author may want to branch out and write chick-lit or slice-of-life stories. Maybe someone who writes literary fiction wants to try children’s books. Perhaps a thriller author wants to post erotica. Sometimes, authors…

Finding your perfect literary agent, publisher, or editor. — As authors, we can be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work that goes into publishing our first book. Finding the right literary agent, publisher, or editor can be frustrating and discouraging. We always want to ensure that our manuscripts are in the hands of someone passionate about our work…

My favorite website is beginning to overwhelm me — in the best way. — As an avid reader, I’ve always hunted for great book sales. So when I discovered BookBub.com, a website that sends daily emails with discounted ebooks, I thought I had hit the jackpot. Little did I know that my addiction to buying cheap books would ultimately lead to a slight financial…

How my main source of income dissolved in 3 months. — I could smell the blood in the water by mid-February. I freelanced for a small, husband-wife-owned media company for over 4 years as editor-in-chief and a regular writer/contributor. The company owned several websites, all of them blogs, as well as a profitable YouTube channel. …