There’s nothing better than reaping the rewards of your hard work. And for bloggers, monetizing your craft is often much easier said than done. However, it’s not impossible. There are many writers out there who’ve found success and profited through blogging alone. But what’s the secret? And how can you replicate their results? You can […]
The total freedom of being an independent author isn’t without its drawbacks. While you have the liberty of being able to carry out each part of the book creation process in your own way, you also have the responsibility of making sure it’s all carried out on time. Authors with traditional publishing deals have a […]
Being an indie author involves a heck of a lot more than just writing. While there is no substitute for being a great writer, even the best writers need to be able to carry out a large variety of tasks to succeed. In truth, it’s often people other than the very best writers who experience […]
Amazon ads–when done properly–can be an amazing tool for selling more books on Amazon. Or it can be a money suck that destroys your marketing budget within a matter of weeks. So, how do you avoid the latter from happening? While there are zero guarantees in the world of book marketing, you can exponentially improve […]
While choosing to become a self-published author grants you unlimited creative freedom, it also adds a lot of items to your to-do list! If you’re not careful, it’s easy to get weighed down by all the tasks and responsibilities that come with being an indie author. You might even start to lose your love for […]
How do you know when you’ve reached the end? When the main story goal or quest has been completed. What if you don’t have one of those? You may have lots of interesting “vignettes” or episodes or scenes. Some of them may not even include your main character – the one who […]
This video is week six of my 12-week course on novel writing. This week you’ll be writing towards the midpoint of your novel. In this section (exploring the new world) you’ll be focused on developing your protagonist’s sense of self-identity in relation to the new characters, plot events or information, scenes or settings, or new […]
This is part of my 12 week course on writing novels; this week we’ll be writing the first act, up to the ‘point of no return’. PS… I made a video but the video part broke, so it’s just sound. Try to focus on what’s happening – not the why, who or how. Avoid […]
Want to write a book that readers really want? Look no further. In this article, we’ll go over what makes a good story idea.
As your blog progresses, you may find yourself picking up more and more affiliate opportunities. Now, that can be an awesome thing! A little extra commission can lead to your blog paying for its own hosting. Or even putting a few extra bucks in your pocket at the end of the month. That being said, […]
