Picking yourself up is what differentiates the quitters from the winners. I’ll try to cut a long and painful story short. I went on vacation and my computer wouldn’t turn on. I exhausted every solution I could find online but the only solution was the wipe the hard drive completely. Sadly, I didn’t have a […]
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Video influence! Yes, we live in what we know as the age of information, but we also live in the age of social media. Whether it’s a positive or negative is up to one’s interpretation. However, trying to fight it is an uphill battle. There are many internet celebrities, influencers, and content creators that have
You’re published! Congratulations, so what now what? That’s not a rhetorical question, by the way. Even though you finished the book, the story is still ongoing. What does this mean, exactly? Well, once your book is out and available for purchase, you want to keep marketing it. I know, the promoting, advising, and marketing seems
Reviews can give your product, business, or act a pulse. They can also take the wind right out of your sales. Humans are creatures who like to know what they’re getting into. When they’re going on vacations, they research for the top rated hotels, restaurants, and attractions. No one wants to eat at an establishment
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
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
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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