Thanks for showing up today even as you're stuffed full of turkey, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and whatever else you eat at Thanksgiving! Personally, my favourite was the apple pie. I promise it's not just because I made it. . . Even if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you've had a … Continue reading Let’s Round Up the Turkeys!
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One Crucial Step You Shouldn’t Skip in Self-Publishing
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
Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
It's been a weird week in Florida. I haven't seen a ray of sunshine since Saturday, the temperature has sat around the low 70s, and it's been drizzling almost constantly. I haven't seen a week like this in years! Regardless of the strange weather, we've had a productive week here on the blog—and outside of … Continue reading Cloudy with a Chance of Insane Black Friday Deals
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
Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
I interrupt my normal Tuesday post to tell you that I finally opted to pay for a ticket to a free online writing conference. As I talked about a few weeks ago, free online writing conferences are happening all the time. If you haven’t already, you should start subscribing to writing websites so you can … Continue reading Self-Published Authors, Don’t Miss Out on This Free Conference Happening Right Now!
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
Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that self-published authors tend to cut corners—and formatting is one of the areas that commonly suffers the most. But this doesn't have to be you! If you've been around for some time, you know that I advocate for intentional and professional self-publishing. I believe that every aspect of self-publishing … Continue reading Why Formatting Is Vitally Important for a Self-Published Book (And How to Do It Well!)
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
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