The Race to Release
The self-publishing process in action. Audiobook cover by Rose Butcher As an indie-author/authorpreneur, I’m not just the writer of my books. I also handle the layout, coordination of cover art…
My First Attempt at a Book Trailer
What is a book trailer? Photo by Huma Kabakci on Unsplash A book trailer, like a movie trailer, is a preview created to generate excitement. This is something I’ve not…
Your Book, The Synopsis, Blurb, and Elevator Pitch
You need all of these in your tool kit as an author. Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash I love writing. One of my favorite parts of being a storyteller…
What Goes Into Choosing the Right Editor for You?
Exploring what I need to complete the next book for publishing. Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash Following suggestions from my beta readers, I’ve been working on doing another edit…
Why Is Marketing My Art So Challenging?
I’ve done a lot of marketing, but marketing myself is difficult. Photo by Adem AY on Unsplash In case this hasn’t been made abundantly clear over the last few years,…
Farpoint: The Wrap-up of Con
Another year, another con complete. The author in front of a familiar blue police box. As I wrote last week, I attended my third Farpoint con. Once again, I got…
The Challenge of Balancing Multiple Worlds
When you work as a creator on more than one project at a time. Photo by Yi Liu on Unsplash As a storyteller, one of the things I take great…
Can I Still Run with Half an Idea?
Half an idea is better than no idea. Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash About 6 months ago, I had a vague story idea pop into my head. This would…
My Personal Creative Process Info Dump
I’m sharing many thoughts on many topics. Photo by Kaja Sariwating on Unsplash Perhaps, with this being the end of the year, I’m feeling introspective. Or maybe there’s just been…
How Do I Reconcile the Creative Process with My Brand?
Being an indie-author requires being a brand and business, too. Photo by Hannah Olinger on Unsplash Not so long ago, the only way to publish a book and make money…