Please Buy My Books
Why is it dirty or inappropriate to ask you to buy my books? The first books of my Void Incursion, Forgotten Fodder, and Source Chronicles series (covers by Starla Huchton)…
Strategy and Tactics and the Arts
Strategy and tactics are surprisingly important to the arts. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Many people look at arts and artists and form an immediate judgment. Weak. Unattached. Odd.…
Imagination Builds Knowledge
Creatives use imagination to expand the knowledge of the world. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I have not been to Disney World and Epcot Center in over 30 years.…
Are You a Sell-Out if You Get Paid?
The question of "selling out" can get convoluted. Photo by Travis Essinger on Unsplash There is an impression that someone who writes for money – or does anything else for…
Self-Publishing: It’s Not Just Writing
When it comes to being a brand, it’s not just writing that creates the whole package. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash In case I haven’t made this abundantly clear…
The Work/Life Balance
Even as an independent, self-employed writer – striking the work/life balance is a necessity. While there are obligations I need to meet to contribute to my household, for the most…
Non-Creative Overwhelm
As a creative, the non-creative aspects of the business of writing can be overwhelming. I am passionate about my art. More than that, though, I have taken my art and…
The Business of the Arts
As a self-published author, I am my own business. That presents numerous challenges. The business end of being an artist comes with a lot of complex needs and issues. I,…