Self publishing is a lot of work. I am writer, author, editor, marketer, design critic and publisher. I wear a ton of hats and it’s all good… Read more “The Many Hats of a Writer”
Tag: Publishing
To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish
That is the question… I’m at a point now, where I am starting to think about what to do with my 60+K novella. I’ve gone through two… Read more “To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish”
Old and New: Avoiding the Ruts in Publishing
Stephen King is quoted on the back of cover of a recent publication from Jayne Anne Phillips. In the quote he states that her new book Quiet… Read more “Old and New: Avoiding the Ruts in Publishing”
Judging a Book by its Cover: The Art and Science of Cover Art
You’ve labored over the entire contents of your novel and you’ve agonized over the title, but you’re not finished yet. Perhaps one of the most important decisions… Read more “Judging a Book by its Cover: The Art and Science of Cover Art”
Wool: That Time that Dystopian Literature Got Sophisticated
First, I should apologize for my extensive hiatus over the past couple of months. I have had a number of life changes recently which have eaten in… Read more “Wool: That Time that Dystopian Literature Got Sophisticated”
Does Originality Matter in Publishing?
I came across this question the other day while I was trolling on LinkedIn. I never really choose to participate in conversations on LinkedIn personally, but this… Read more “Does Originality Matter in Publishing?”
The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature
The world of publishing is a game of chance. This game is played no matter whether you are a writer vying for publication, a publisher taking a… Read more “The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature”
Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story
Genre is defined as “a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content,” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre). Human beings by nature like to… Read more “Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story”
Understanding the Creative Mindset
I am considered a creative, a writer. My job title is “Writer” and I tell people that I am a writer. It’s how I identify with the… Read more “Understanding the Creative Mindset”
The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation
The 1960s brought us many great things. The halogen lamp. Valium. And the interrobang. In 1962, a new form of punctuation was born. This was not in… Read more “The Interrobang: More Bang for your…Punctuation”
Writer vs the World 