It’s not exactly the red carpet. It’s not even one of those cool, alternative blue carpets. It’s kind of a dingy beige, actually, and it’s probably in your basement. Smashwords, … Continue reading Yea or nay: Smashwords “self-interviews” for authors
If you’re tired of scrolling past Instagram photos of your smiling, bikini-clad high school classmates, or clicking “hide” when that coworker starts sharing recipes and Candy Crush invites sixteen thousand … Continue reading Five Social Media Tips for Authors
Pssst. Hey, self-published authors. I’ve got a secret for you. Do you want to know how to get more exposure for your book on Amazon? Are you confused about why … Continue reading The Dirty Little Secret of Amazon Category Rankings
When I published The Last Death of Tev Chrisini in March of 2012, I was a helpless neophyte when it came to the world of self-publishing. I made a series … Continue reading Five things you’d rather not know about self-publishing
When I was in my freshman year of college, I was sitting at my desk doing some homework. I reached out towards the mouse, and twang. Something weird happened in … Continue reading World Building 101: Stress Fractures
Write every day. Write when you feel like it. Drink green tea. Don’t drink anything so you never have to get up to pee. Only use the 2008 limited edition … Continue reading Seven Things You Should Never Do Unless They Work for You
It’s hard being a supremely omniscient creator god. Builder of worlds, master of destinies, arbiter of the fates…whatever you want to call it, it’s a lot of work. It’s even … Continue reading Information overload: World building on a need-to-know basis
If you’re a budding author or have self-published recently, I’m sure you’ve heard about this, but here it is anyway. For the past six years, Amazon has hosted the Breakthrough … Continue reading 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award
There’s been a lot of talk lately about a recent Pew Internet study surveying the reading habits of Americans in 2012. E-book purchases are rising, unsurprisingly, and lots of industry … Continue reading Print is dead…if dead means just as popular as ever
I know, I know. Every single blog and newspaper and TV show on the planet is doing a “year in review” thing right now. It’s not original. I’m sorry. But … Continue reading 2012: A Year in Review
This post contains spoilers. Please be warned and click away accordingly. * * * Dear Mr. Jackson, Peter, you’re breaking my heart. You know how much The Hobbit means to … Continue reading The Hobbit: An Unedited Journey
I first posted this entry back in May, when I was getting ready to participate in my first CampNaNo session of the year. But now, with the big tamale approaching … Continue reading Tools of the Trade – Redux
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