How Do I Navigate the Changing Landscape of Writing and Publishing?
There’s no right or wrong answer, just lots of options. Photo by Tobias on Unsplash When I finished my first sci-fi novel – 50 handwritten and illustrated pages – at…
Making Choices to Change My Business Model
Altering my path as an authorpreneur Photo by Flipsnack When I first began to self-publish, I used CreateSpace. Via this fantastic website, I could format both an eBook (Kindle) and paperback…
Consistency in Doing Your Art is Deeply Satisfying
I love how it feels to consistently reach “the end”. Photo by Ilya Pavlov on Unsplash While everyone – and I mean everyone – is a creator in one form…
Can You See the Same Magic That I See in Books and the Arts?
Books and the arts are amazing sources of practical magic. Photo by Mikołaj on Unsplash I have no idea how old I was when I learned to read. I’d guess…
Who Reads Anything That I Write, and Does it Really Matter?
Blogs, business, fiction – who reads what I write, and does it matter? Photo by Chris Benson on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. During the 50 years I’ve…
How I’m Maintaining Momentum – Sharing My Creative Process
I’m creating many things – and today I share how I’m maintaining momentum along the way. Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash For the aspiring creators out there, I thought…
Should You Review Indie-Author Books Even When You Can’t Give 5-Stars?
Short answer – yes. But strive to keep the review constructive. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash I have no idea why I came across a book I recently completed.…
Are You Getting Paid What You Are Worth for Your Art?
Author, painter, sculptor, or any other form of artist – do you get paid what you’re worth? Photo by Nohe Pereira on Unsplash This question is not just for artists.…
How Is Publishing More Books the Path to More Exposure?
As a writer, writing more books is what I do. With more books comes more exposure. Photo by Cristina Gottardi on Unsplash As part of my newfound self-advocacy, I’m going…
Banning Books Is Short-Sighted, Unkind, and Unfortunate on Many Levels
Banning books and other arts does harm to us all. Photo by Rabie Madaci on Unsplash Why did I only just learn about Banned Books Week? That doesn’t matter. What…