Are You Following Your Dreams?
The question is simple; the answer is not. I know of too many writers who have made excuses about their writing for many years. I have heard some say that they can not afford to write because they have a…
My First Book Went a Little Like This!
If you’re a writer who is thinking of publishing for the first time, that first book is the most important piece of work you will do in your career. You’re meeting your audience for the first time, and first…
Does Publishing A Book Mean Making Money?
Welcome to the land of success: That day when you open a box and see your newly published book inside. I am certain that you think that you have a money maker right in your hands. You do. This new…
Are You Getting Paid For Writing?
Writers need to make money. If we didn’t then there would be a problem. For some, the only way to continue to write is to make money with what you do. Consider also how others view your success. It’s great…
Publishing a Book and My Fears
I am publishing a book, and I am scared. The things that scare me the most are what my readers’ thoughts and opinions are: •What did they think as they read my book? •Were they able to feel a connection…
Why I Publish With CreateSpace
There are many ‘self-publishing companies’ out there and there are many choices that a writer has to make when they plan on self-publishing a book. Some writers want to do the whole process of writing and editing and publishing…
Fold Your Troubles Away…and WRITE!
These days, sometimes motivating yourself to keep writing seems like an uphill battle. There are so many distractions, and it seems that almost everyone has let go of the notion that we deserve time to relax; days are filled with…
Writing Quotes To Keep You Going
Don’t be afraid of writing — it is just writing — and this means you do not have to be book smart or money wise. You just need something to say. When it gets hard to find inspiration, just trust…