Blogs, Authors, Platforms and Publishing
This coming month, we will be writing about blogs and authors. It is not easy be a writer, and there is an important part of writing which most people tend to forget. They need to have a voice — not…
Amidst the Shadows
How showing your face and your voice can make you a successful writer Last week we spoke a bit about the importance of reaching out to your audience: making sure they see you…
Do Your Readers Believe You Are In It For The Money?
I have read and enjoyed a lot of books. I admit that I read anything that people ask me to read, and I read anything that strikes me as interesting. What I don’t enjoy reading is something that makes me…
What Do Your Readers Think About Self-Publishing?
Years ago no one cared to admit that they might have self-published a book. Years ago, to self-publish meant that you didn’t “have what it took” to find that publisher willing to take on your book, and when you shared with…
The Relatability of Fame
Why breaking through as a writer takes more than just a fancy book cover and a well-written story Sometimes the best inspiration and insight comes from the most unexpected places. The other night…
What Do You Read– And Write About?
Sometimes, there are days when you wonder: what am I reading, and how does it affect my writing? After all, you are a writer, and you look to other writers as an inspiration to improve, or build upon your writing. …
Your Voice, Your Choice!
Using principles from the human voice to alter our own artistic voices and create the largest impact on our readers This month we are discussing making choices that complement not only you but your career…
What is Your Best Choice? Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing?
We’ve all heard this many times: you have to have an agent and an editor and a lot of time to publish your book with a traditional publisher. We’ve also heard the same thing (minus an agent) about self-publishing. Either…