It’s true that self-publishing is a lot more common and easy these days. It’s simple and quick, and there’s very little fuss. But with that ease comes disdain from industry professionals. And with that disdain comes myths about self-publishing as a whole. So, here are some self-publishing myths. Self-Publishing is easy I never want to …
So, over the holiday, I did something crazy. It was drastic. I regret nothing. Way back in 2015, which seems like just a short period but was now almost half a decade, I released my very first novel The Travelers. It was the first in a series, and I had huge plans for it. Flash …
Back in school, we had these planners given to us each year, that we had to use. In middle school, our teachers checked to see we were filling them out. At that point, I thought it was ridiculous. I filled them out, but never used them. I thought I had it all together. Boy, do …
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 …
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 …
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 …
One thing I know is publishing is hard. Getting it right is hard. And there’s not necessarily a perfect method. Every book is different, and genres sell differently. Books released at different points in the year sell differently. Authors are at different points in their platform growth. But, I can say this: There are definite …