Let’s De-beta the Beta Reader
No debate, that just sounded funny in my head. Photo by Eugene Lagunov on Unsplash What is a beta reader? A beta reader is someone who reads an unpublished work…
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…
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…
What Might the Future of Writing, Creativity, and the Reality of AI Look Like?
The future is here. AI is gaining prominence. What will that mean? Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash I started my journey as a creative writer when I was…
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…
Do Reading and Learning Go Hand in Hand?
Reading and learning are synonymous with one another. Photo by Hatice Yardım on Unsplash I developed my love for reading and learning as a child. Unlike many other kids, I…
What Did 2022 Look Like for Your Creative Endeavors?
Did you succeed with the creative endeavors you worked on? Photo by Kevin Jarrett on Unsplash Since I started to write full-time to live as a professional author, I’ve been…
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Stories in the Queue?
Can you have too many stories in the queue? I don’t believe so - but your mileage may vary. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash In September 2015, I began…
Are You Ready for November and The Start of Another NaNoWriMo?
Are You Ready for November and The Start of Another NaNoWriMo? Photo by Jodie Cook on Unsplash NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writer’s Month – has begun again. In 2004 or…