1. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? Surprisingly enough I never actually planned to publish a book. I have always enjoyed writing stories even as a young child, but I made the decision to write and publish a book about my life story from the...
Independent, or indie, publishing is the term used to describe the process of bringing a book to publication without going through a traditional publisher. The “indie” reference is also used in other creative fields, such as indie filmmakers and indie musicians. When...
One of the most edifying aspects of becoming an author is reading someone’s positive review about your book. It truly is a wonderful thing to know that something you have written has resonated with a reader. And what a powerful tool book reviews are for helping to...
Anyone who has ever attempted to write their first book already knows how flabbergasting a process writing can be. Along with the perceived benefits, such as working from anywhere, setting your own schedule, and having a creative outlet, there are plenty of challenges...
When you reach the point that your manuscript is ready for publishing, you must decide which publishing route you wish to take—the traditional path or the self-publishing path. Whether or not you will need a literary agent rests almost entirely on that decision. When...
How quickly technology has revamped the self-publishing landscape! It wasn’t that long ago that a self-published author had to plunk down a large sum of money to purchase a run of print books. The author then did all the legwork to sell them on their own website, to...
