Networking fears are real. If you’re an introvert like me, talking to people isn’t your favorite thing in the world. In fact, you might even wish you were in the writing or editing processing again. I’d be lying to say if I wasn’t slightly dreading this part of publishing. However, it must get done. I […]
Procrastinating. I believe everyone is at least somewhat familiar with this action. We’ve all done it one time or another. Even if you’re not a typical procrastinator when it comes to a school project or college essay, I’m sure you’ve put off something until the last minute. Whether it was your chores, an obligation to
Happy Birthday to me! Well, actually it was yesterday, but that’s beside the point. I turned twenty-four, and it baffles me how fast time flies ever since high school graduation. Every year seems to get shorter and shorter, with zero signs of slowing down. Now, I had a very Happy Birthday! Even though I didn’t
Happy Father’s Day! I hope everyone is enjoying time with their families. Even if your dad is longer with us or you have a strained relationship, that’s valid, too. Anyway, I got to see my father yesterday, and it was a pleasure catching up. Father’s day always reminds me to keep trying to build a
The Marketing Bug has bitten me just like it does with every modern writer. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, let me tell you something. There’s three major processes of publishing a book are writing, publishing, and marketing. They are all equally brutal and time consuming, but also important to your book. The
Mental Gymnastics is a phrase with a negative connotation associated with it. It’s often used using debates on morals, politics, or values. Basically, it’s a complex argument to justify the unjustifiable. Anyway, I’m gonna put a spin on this phrase to bring some positivity to it. I’m opting to take this word literally. I will
Struggles of commitment are tiresome. Now I’m not referring to marriage or relationships. Remain faithful to your partner, please. I’m talking about staying committed to a project, task, or exercise. While the process may be strenuous, the rewards are valuable. The struggles of commitment are a pathway to paradise. There’s a saying, nothing worthwhile is
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Special surprises are quite extraordinary! Sometimes they’re exciting, other times they’ll give you a heart attack. Perhaps even a mixture between the two. When I committed to the more expensive and tougher route of publishing, I didn’t think there would be so many steps. Honestly, I thought I’d just write the book, hire an editor
Traditional vs Self-publishing. It’s the writer’s equivalent to Pepsi vs Coke or Red Sox vs Yankees. There seems to be a divisive split amongst the community about which is the better route to go. I can’t tell you what to do or what is objectively superior because it’s based on your preference or situation. Let
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A hidden asset that every writer as right at their fingertips is right in front of them. No, it’s not your reflection in the mirror, it’s books. Reading is the single best way to improve your abilities as a writer. Think about it, if you read often, you expand your vocabulary, get ideas of how
