For those who don’t know, I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month this November. I’m working on a story that I had the idea for almost seven years ago. The story follows Even, a 17 year old girl who has been in and out of law enforcement custody since her parents died in a car …
Despite the fact that I’m only 24, I’ve been writing stories for over a decade. And, while I don’t think it’s even possible to share the stories from my early days after my dad’s house fire, I can say that since my first short story, I’ve continued to grow as a writer. I think the …
I don’t hear a lot of talk about the cost of self-publishing. To have a successful book launch, it takes more than just pushing a button. I know this because I’ve tried. And nothing hurts worse as a writer than a failed book launch. Sure, your mom will read your book no matter what, but …
When people think of publishing a book, typically the first thing they think of is a publishing house like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan Publishers, Simon and Schuster, and even the smaller presses like Tiny Fox Press. Often the idea of self-publishing comes with a negative connotation, and brings to mind the thought of poorly …
Whether you’re writing a book, running a blog like this one, or uploading to YouTube, it’s important to know your target audience. Your target audience is whoever is interested in your content. So, this is why I have two separate blog pages on my site. One to help self-published authors, and one to blog about …
I remember when Once Upon a Time first came out. The idea of magic and fairy-tales in real life was exactly my cup of tea. Sadly, I never got into the show. Something about it just didn’t hook me. But, I loved the concept, and I felt like while the show was on air, people …
Writing is my passion. It’s what I’ve wanted to do with my life since I was ten years old. But, writing a book takes time and energy. Sometimes, I don’t get the privilege of either. First and foremost, my job as the wife of a quadriplegic, is her care. Of all the things in my …
The idea of turning 24 is super hard for me because I always said I wanted kids by 25. Knowing where I am in life, my career, and my current economic situation, I know that’s just not going to happen. But, as frustrating as the idea was at first, I’m no longer bothered by it. …
As an able bodied person, I can’t imagine wanting to go to a friend or family members wedding, and not being able to attend because the venue isn’t in accessible. Since Kara and I met, I’ve become hyperaware of not only my own ableism that I’ve worked to move away from, but also the ableism …
If you’re just hearing the term, an author platform is your visibility as an author. It’s basically a combination of your social media accounts, google search results, blog, anything that ties you to your writing. Having an author platform is what gives you the ability to sell your books and increase your reach. So, what …