I’m Striving to Keep Doing What I Love to Do
What I love is a combination of things that all tie to one thing. Photo by Curtis Potvin on Unsplash I love storytelling. Recently, I went to the big medieval…
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…
Websites, Social Media, Email, and Other Marketing Tools of Self-Publishing
Writing is only the first step of the creative process for self-publishing. Photo by Mailchimp on Unsplash When I first started writing – as a 9-year-old – and completed my…
Personal vs Impersonal, Sharing Vs Oversharing, and the Lines Between Them
Welcome to my brain dump. Photo by Misael Silvera on Unsplash All kinds of things go through my head on a regular basis. Some you might read here or in…
Taking a Risk and Expanding the Reach of My Work
A worthwhile risk is always worth taking, in my opinion. Photo by Mediocre Studio on Unsplash I’ve been writing since I was 9 years old. Over the years, I made…
Organizing, Writing, and Coordinating – Oh My!
Coordinating all the elements of writing work is not without challenges. Photo by Tim van der Kuip on Unsplash First and foremost, I’m a storyteller. Whether it’s a blog, podcast,…
Why Can’t and Won’t AI Replace Genuine Artists?
As smart as AI is, genuine artists will never be replaced. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Art in its many forms is an expression of the soul. I don’t…
Does What You Read Impact What You Write?
What you read will impact what you write in various ways. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash When I started to read daily, I chose a specific time so that…
The Ongoing Process of Editing is Not My Favorite Thing – But A Good Thing
There is editing to be done – and that means doing it. Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash As I’ve been working on Savagespace, I’ve been finishing one book, then…
Should You Share Your Art With A Select Few Before Sharing with Many?
A select few can offer useful critiques and suggestions to improve your art. Photo by Alexis Brown on Unsplash I was recently offered the opportunity to be an advanced reader…