I get a lot of questions from readers (thanks to everyone who ask I LOVE questions). One of the most frequent questions I get is “How do I become a writer?” It seems pretty simple. You want to be a writer then write. As easy as it sounds it’s not that easy. First, you need…Read More
Posts on Writing and Self-Publishing
How I Plan My Writing Time
Writing is hard. Starting is hard. Finishing…that’s the hardest. I like to consider myself a go with the flow kind of person. I’m not rigid, and I try not to sweat the small stuff. However, I’m very protective of my writing time and get very grouchy when I don’t get it. It can be frustrating…Read More
How to Create Your Self-Publishing Production Schedule
What’s on your self-publishing production schedule? I’ve talked before that part of being a professional writer meant you needed to show up every day (thanks, Steven Pressfield). Showing up every day ready to work your tail off means you need a plan. You need a self-publishing production schedule. You also must hold yourself accountable. Unless…Read More
5 Tips to generate Your next Novel Idea
How Do You Generate Your Next Great Novel Idea? When people find out I’m a writer I often get asked how do I come up with ideas for my fiction books, My answer is an emphatic, I don’t know. They just come to me. It’s not like I sit down at my desk and tell…Read More
Setting Author Goals to Reach Your Writing Dreams
It’s the time of year where we reflect on what happened in the previous and get excited about setting new author goals and resolutions. Planner sales skyrocket, people, make vision boards, and we’re all excited about what’s to come. The year ahead has unlimited potential and man we’re going to crush it. We hit Jan…Read More
The Different Stages in the Editing Process
Understanding the different stages of the editing process is crucial. Does your story make sense? Do you use their when it should be there? Those are a couple of the minor mistakes editors can catch. It could make the difference between a professional looking novel and an unprofessional one. Making sure your novel is properly…Read More