You have an idea. You write a book. You publish a book. Hooray! But. . . there’s a step missing. A step that will ensure your book is professional. A step that will keep, rather than turn away, readers. Editing. Maybe you think I’m crazy for suggesting that someone would skip this step. If so, … Continue reading One Crucial Step You Shouldn’t Skip in Self-Publishing
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What I Wish I’d Known before Self-Publishing
If you've written a book, you can publish it. It's a freeing statement. As an author, it makes you feel like anything is possible! You can put any piece of your imagination out there for the world to see. But self-publishing is not an easy journey. In our excitement to "get published," we often overlook … Continue reading What I Wish I’d Known before Self-Publishing
These Sites Will Pay You to Write Your Own Fiction—But There’s a Catch
Fiction writers are always in need of money, right? If you're more into writing short stories and flash fiction, not quite ready to write a book to self-publish yet, or just looking for an easy way to get some extra cash doing what you're best at, you've probably wondered if there's any way to get … Continue reading These Sites Will Pay You to Write Your Own Fiction—But There’s a Catch
5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
You love to write. You think your stuff is pretty good, and you're always coming up with new ideas. You're starting to think that it would be worth looking into publishing of some sort. There's just one problem: you don’t have an agent. As I was growing up, I had a dream that one day … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
How Self-Publishing Can Benefit Your Freelance Writing Business
Are you a freelance writer looking to grow your business and expand your reach? (Who of us isn't?!) I've got a simple, often overlooked solution for you: self-publishing. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "I can't write a book!" or maybe something like "Books have nothing to do with my business." I'm here … Continue reading How Self-Publishing Can Benefit Your Freelance Writing Business
How Fiverr Can Help You Self-Publish Your Book
Let's be real: self-publishing is tough. Even though it's great to be able to write whatever and whenever you want and have total control over your books, that means it's up to you to put those books together! But that doesn't mean you can't get a little help. Fiverr is a valuable resource for self-published … Continue reading How Fiverr Can Help You Self-Publish Your Book
The 5 Best Free Websites for Learning about Self-Publishing
So, you want to self-publish? Personally, I think you’ve made a good choice. But to reap the benefits of self-publishing, you first need to put in the work. And to put in the work, you need to know what you’re doing. Luckily, you’re not alone! There are millions of people who have gone before you—some … Continue reading The 5 Best Free Websites for Learning about Self-Publishing
The 5 Most Common Self-Publishing Pitfalls
The more you learn about self-publishing, the more these two truths become apparent: 1) It's incredible 2) It's hard Self-publishing makes publishing more accessible. It allows you, the writer, to have control of every element of your book—because why shouldn't you? But you have to understand what that means: you are responsible for every element … Continue reading The 5 Most Common Self-Publishing Pitfalls
How Do You Write a Book?
An updated version of a post from Feb. 2022 Apparently, 81% of people in the U.S. want to write a book. That's enough to say that most people want to write a book in this country, and I suspect the numbers would be pretty big in other countries, too. On the one hand, it's a … Continue reading How Do You Write a Book?
Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
Publishing is a tough road to navigate. Please check out the links below. These are previous posts I’ve made about the ins and outs of publishing. They should be of assistance in your journey: […] The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice — James Harringtons Creative Work For all of … Continue reading Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
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