The Hidden Cost of Self-Publishing
What is a hidden cost of self-publishing? The time and energy it takes to write and publish anything worthwhile. That’s one example which is a hidden cost publishing. It’s not a bad cost, but there are others which can be…
Will Doing More on a Blog Earn More Money?
This writer’s question from an email is simple: they asked that if they write and publish 50 blog posts and get $1 a day from that, then logically this means that by writing 5,000 of them in a short time…
Do You Have the Money to Self-Publish?
It is disheartening to see any good author fail. It is discouraging to read that many authors don’t make their money back if they self-publish through most of the vanity presses. When I write about money I also include time…
E-books and Kindle Digital Rights Management
I have avoided this debate for a while now, but with several books on the way to being published this year and next, I have to face this question soon enough. What should I do with my e-book and should…
Encouraging New Writers- When I Wasn’t Great At It
“Don’t give up just yet” I had been writing for a few years, and I had finally joined a writing class. I felt I would do anything and I felt that my writing was good. I had paid for my…
Musings on Living a Life of Writing
Today is the day- Living a Life of Writing just turned six. A lot of other blogs have celebrated sixth birthdays this year, so this probably makes us “old”- but given that this blog became a website, we’d like to…
Writing No Pain, No Gain?
Exercise can bring out the best and the worst in a person. It can also help or hurt the other commitments in your life. This month I’ve made a commitment to get more active. Normally, this is something where…
Ancient Inspiration
Harnessing the Spartan ideologies of perseverance and the power of the human will to succeed What does it take to succeed? Well before you get your hopes up for what this post has to offer I’ll be honest and…
