When Opposites Attract…and Inspire
This month we are examining the duality that often accompanies the life of an artist. Last week we spoke about the struggle we sometimes encounter when we are deciding whether it is “right” to take on another job while…
Reality Cheque
Money, music, and the struggles of pursuing your art We have spoken a lot about keys to success and how people define success differently on this blog over the past few months. This month we will look at the…
Dreamers, Hobbies, Money and Me
Writers are dreamers, but they also want to make money for themselves. We all have hobbies, and these might not make us much money, but we love to do them anyways. Money isn’t the issue in a passion for something…
Reliability and Validity: A Lesson for the Publishing Writer
Everyday we are bombarded with statistics or absolute statements telling us how relevant or accurate certain treatments or exercise programs are even in books we read- I recommend The Essential Guide to Getting…
In My Writing, I Trust
Making a proclamation of trust in yourself as a writer I have a few friends who are writers and who are scared of publishing their work. They want to, but they’re scared. I find…
Who Are You Publishing a Book For…?
Almost anyone can say that they are publishing a book these days, and most will spend time and energy writing and editing their book. It’s a process, and it takes a lot of love. After a while, there is…
Publishing Success: A Writer’s Wresponsibility
So, you wrote a book. It is not an easy feat by any means, but as we have said time and time again on this blog: that in no way guarantees success. So you wrote a really good book. Maternal…
Can You Balance on One Foot… or Book?
“It’s all about money.” “It is all about family.” “It’s all about my book.” “It’s all about editing.” “It’s all about publishing.” “It’s all about balance.” “It’s all about success.” “It’s all about you.” What ever your reason to publish…