What Do I Need to Do to Gain More Success?
The starting point is defining success. Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash I began writing fiction full-time in 2020, as the pandemic shifted other elements of my world. While before…
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…
When Is It Time to Abandon a Project?
My writing is always evolving, and change is always occurring. Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash I started my Source Chronicles fantasy series in 1998. As of this writing, that’s…
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…
The Upside and Downside of Self-Promotion
I think it should always be shameless to promote your good work. Photo by Dylan Van Niekerk on Unsplash As a self-published, indie-author authorpreneur, writing is the second and most…
Sharing My Book Happenings Over the Next Two Weeks
Indie-author self-promotion is utterly necessary. Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash As I’m writing this, I have multiple things happening in my indie-author world. This is the result of a…
Does a Blank Canvas or Page During Your Creative Process Ever Frighten You?
This is perfectly normal, and something I think all creatives encounter. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I’ve never met another artist, writer, painter, woodworker, or any other type of…
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…