As an Independent Author, you have to plan a strategy for getting the word out about your book. I know as introverts we do not want to be seen, but being in the public eye is a necessary evil. The best way for potential readers to be introduced to you and your book is face-to-face Read More …
I engage with new writers daily. They all want to know the ways to grow your fan base. Everyone seems to have the writing of a manuscript thing down. However, they get a little stuck on what to do next to make their dream of being an author come to fruition. Now, I am not Read More …
I awaken with a few words on my mind. It quickly becomes a few hundred. Then the words manifest into a few thousand. Without warning, it flows into tens of thousands of words. And before long, a story is weaved together from a simple thought on a particular topic. The objective is to formulate a Read More …
We all know life is trial and error. Of course, when you travel an unknown path, you have to expect a few stumbling blocks. No matter how much research you put in, there is always a variable which arises that might be unique to you. Many people will explain away their lack of success with Read More …
Fear is a powerful force that can be used to propel you forward or immobilize you. I am going to use my industry as the catalyst for this diatribe. It can attribute to any aspect in your life, such as your career, creative passion, or commitment in relationships. Often as a writer, there is a Read More …
As an independent author, my biggest challenge is finding my audience. We spend months and in some instances years trying to create a manuscript worthy of being read by the masses. There are trials when it comes to producing a book of quality. It involves everything from concept, characters, and conflict to a conclusion. Also, Read More …
Have you ever been given real property through inheritance or as a gift, maybe you have purchased real property in a partnership as an investment? You must always keep abreast of your ownership stake. Leaving the management of your stake in the hands of others can be detrimental. Sometimes you assist a family member by Read More …
Today is national creativity day. We should celebrate every form of creativity today and every day as it is what keeps us evolving in the world. Art, music, film, books, and technology are all included when it comes to creativity. One of my favorite forms of creativity is those who can make things with their Read More …
What does it mean to have many followers on your social media pages? The answer is multi-faceted. We all want followers as a form of acceptance for whatever it is we have to offer. Some want an audience for our thoughts, opinions, and products or services. While others want a direct link to whatever is Read More …
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is less than affordable. It is a broken system that needs to be fixed not abolished. Many people cannot participate due to monthly premiums being too high. All I hear is how the Republican Party would like to scrap the whole system without having a viable solution. For the reasonably Read More …
