In recent years, the ideas of repurposing vintage materials—think recycled barn wood or vintage clothing—and reinventing or rebranding ourselves have taken root. Indeed, the terms “repurpose” and “rebrand” are now firmly embedded in modern-day lexicon. After all,...
No doubt when we launch ourselves into a book project we have visions of grandeur. Surely our book will become a runaway best seller with book royalties rolling in by the boatload. You can see it now, those big, fat royalty checks pumping up your bank balance as high...
One of the more intimidating aspects of being a self-published author is having to tackle the actual business side of publishing. After all, a writer is the talent, the artisté! Business is not necessarily a strong suit. When using a traditional publisher, financial...
As a writer, getting your book turned into a movie is the ultimate dream. It seems like nearly all the movies in theaters lately are book to movie adaptations. Unfortunately, the chances are slim. Slim, but not impossible. If seeing your book on the big screen is your...
The image of the driven writer, eternally hunched over at a desk, pouring their soul page by page into a Great Novel that may never be finished or ever see any success has a certain romance to it. But while being dedicated first and foremost to the work is admirable,...