Finish writing a book is a proud moment. Publishing it is even more amazing. But, publishing can sometimes drag you away from why you started writing in the first place. I write mostly because I can’t stop. I publish because books helped me. I want to pay it forward. On the other hand, I want…
Publishing a book is a business. I don’t want to treat it like a hobby. It’s my career. You’ve probably heard the term authorpreneur. “An author who creates a written product, participates in creating their own brand, and actively promotes that brand through a variety of outlets.” Even if you go the traditional route, you’re…
One article says an author needs reviews before they offer their book for free. Another says you offer your book for free to get reviews. Then, you hear you need reviews in order to get reviews. What kind of sense does that make?! So, what advice is right? None of them and all of them….
Thousands of books have flooded the market. How do you make sure people buy your book over another author’s? Book marketing efforts are a good way to go. But, what about after, what happens six months after your book has been released and you’re still months away from releasing your next one? You’ll need someway to keep…
Being a full-time writer can seem impossible. You wonder why you can’t desire a normal job when you have tons of bills and no money- when you read articles about how much published authors make (it’s tragic.) Dreams may not seem logical. Achieving them won’t always be fun but regret will eat you inside out for years. If…
Did you always have dreams of being full time writer or did your stories have to convince you? I had to be convinced. As a kid, the idea of writing for a living seemed boring. Even when I got my masters, I figured I’d be a published author on the side. I’ve been writing most of my…
