Word magic.
Do you struggle with plotting your fiction? If you’re an author who finds developing a cohesive, exciting story a chore, and maybe even a nightmare, read on. When I started writing, I struggled with plots. By nature, I’m a pantser—the type of writer who’s struck by inspiration and just wants to write. Laying out a cohesive narrative step by step, … Read more
Did you achieve your self-publishing goals for this year? It’s November, so there’s still time to finish projects, and clear the decks for next year. Start by reviewing your sales. Self-publishing goals: review your sales (what worked?) A book you know will sell, doesn’t. Another book you wrote to amuse yourself takes off. What worked for you this year? Consider: … Read more
If you’re a self-publishing author, chances are you’re feeling that you could do more with your blog. However, you struggle to find content ideas. Yes, you post cover reveals, “coming soon” updates, and snippets about your characters and plot, but you’re getting little traffic. What if you found other ways to use your blog? Go beyond simple promotions. For example, … Read more
If you’re self-publishing, remember that the holidays are coming, and that they’re the big-spending times of the year. Some authors have already published Christmas-themed short stories, or have factored them into their publishing schedule. Others are developing planners and goal-setting templates, ready for the end of the year and January sales. Have you created goals for the next few months? … Read more
A new reader asked for ways to build her self-publishing business quickly. She’s going on maternity leave and wants to develop an alternative to returning to her day job. She said: “I’ve published four books so far. A friend suggested I could focus my writing business and make it viable, but how? Any tips?” The greatest challenge in any business … Read more