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…
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…
Does a Wide World Call for Wide Distribution?
I can’t see why not. But what does that mean? Photo by Agustin Gunawan on Unsplash Once upon a time, stunningly not so long ago, there were exactly 2 ways…
Are Writers, Artists, and Creatives In Competition with One Another?
Even in a crowded market, we’re not competing with each other. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash In trying to learn how many authors are self-published, no search I’ve run…
How Does it Feel To Create with Generative AI Tools?
Sharing my experience using Generative AI for writing. Photo by Mahdis Mousavi on Unsplash. Image by https://claudeai.wiki/ Does AI scare you? Why wouldn’t it? Lots of fiction over the years…
Can I Write to Market Without Being a Hack?
That depends on multiple factors. Photo by Alejandro Escamilla on Unsplash What is a hack? Stephen Pressfield, in his brilliant book The War of Art, defines a hack as someone…
Is The Creation of Art An Expression of Passion?
Hell yes. Art and passion tend to be one and the same. Photo by Laura Esposito on Unsplash When I was very young – not quite 5 years old –…
What Are Some of The Challenges for Creatives Who Become Entrepreneurs?
Artists and creatives face unique challenges with being entrepreneurs. Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash I used to think my ability to write rather easily wasn’t all that unique. I…
How are New Tools Ignored, Adopted, Adapted, and/or Abused?
It’s all about the choices made for them and their use. Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash In the distant past, all art was one-of-a-kind. Even a reproduction of a…
What Can You Do with the Power of Art?
Art is both empowering and powerful. Photo by Declan Sun on Unsplash The power of art is apparent in many, many forms. Paintings, sculptures, books, architecture, music, acting, dance, fiber…