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…
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…
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…
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 Is Having Discipline Different from Perfect Practice?
Confusing discipline with perfect practice is an easy mistake to make. Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash Discipline is a word that goes tossed around a lot, in variable mediums.…
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…
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.…
Do You Freely Share Your Artistic Skills and Talents or Hold Back?
Sharing your skills and talents can be both exciting and terrifying. Photo by Sir Manuel on Unsplash Everyone is a creator. But what that means is wildly variable. What most…