Did I Buy Your Book or Was It Gifted To Me? And Does It Matter?
Most people, and I’ll go so far as to say 99% of the people, who write books do so because they want other people to […]
3 Things I Didn’t Expect When Writing My First Novel
Writing and independently publishing Breaking Kylie was quite the adventure! There was plenty of excitement, a steep learning curve, the occasional urge to throw my […]
AI vs. The Editor. A Look at Why It’s a Bad Idea to Let AI Do Your Writing
Everyone is talking about AI and whether it can help or hurt your writing. This is a continuation of Tom’s post from last week, where […]
AI May Well KILL Your Writing (whether or not it kills us all)
You’ve heard the news that AI may be an extinction event for humanity, but meanwhile, don’t let it kill your writing.
Guest Review by Kat Shaw – A True History of the United States: America’s Truth Problem
Book review: A True History of the United States traces our ignored history, its linkage to our systems, and how to face and learn from it.
True Tale of Terror: A 17-year Journey on the Traditional Publishing Rollercoaster
Learn why one author’s rollercoaster ride to publication took 17 years and about the lost opportunity cost of a traditional publishing choice.
What A Woman of No Importance Reveals About the Power of Being Overlooked
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell is not simply a story about espionage, as it is often portrayed. It is what happens when […]
Your Readers are Out There, So Go Meet Them
Yes, your readers are out there. Here are some tips for finding and connecting with them.
Amazon Reviews Aren’t the Only Ones That Matter: Getting Reviews on Other Platforms
Let’s talk about building credibility beyond the world’s largest bookstore. Yes, Amazon is the largest bookstore in the world. Any new author knows or has […]
Looking for Alaska: Grief, Identity, and Learning to Live Without Answers
New feature: Guest reviews by Kat, starting with Looking for Alaska, by John Green, telling us why the standard view misses the novel’s emotional architecture.