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Whether it’s an apparent lack of editing, issues with the book’s pacing, or inaccuracies concerning content, I’ve come across works that, if more time had been spent polishing these areas, they would have been much better stories.
With that being said, how can we as authors aim to not make these mistakes? Join me for the next few minutes, my friend, as we explore the top crucial editing mistakes that writers often make.
Read MoreOn February 22nd, my ninth year as an Indie author came to a close. Because life has been hectic, I haven’t been able to write this post until a week and a half after the anniversary passed. But now, as promised in my recent life update, today I’m finally getting around to filling you in on what I’ve learned and experienced during my ninth year as a published author.
Read MoreAs an Indie author of 8 years, at this point in my career, I don’t think I’ll ever pursue the traditional publishing route. While traditional publishing is a viable path for others and I don’t fault anyone for choosing that path for their writing endeavors, right now, it is not a path I feel led to go down anytime soon. Here’s why.
Read MoreAs an author, negative book reviews can be hard to take, but they shouldn’t be taken as personal attacks. This week, we’re tackling how to not take them to heart.
Read MoreContrary to what some self-publishing experts often tell us, we don’t have to do it all, all the time. Sometimes, we just need to focus on writing and publishing the next book. Here’s why.
Read MoreIn mid-March, I decided to crack open On the Flip Side for its first full read-through after finishing the first draft in September 2023. Here’s how it went!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again!
February 22nd marked both my 31st birthday and the end of my 8th year as a published author. Though I didn’t feel like celebrating either event due to a very close uncle of mine passing away just ten days prior, and am still not back to feeling like my normal self, I don’t want to skip doing this recap because these posts are some of my favorites to look back on. So, let’s dive into the lessons I learned during my eight full year as a published author.
Read MoreHow can we survive the months between releases? Well, I’m not an expert on navigating this treacherous journey, but here’s how I’ve learned to cope over the past 7 years of being an indie author.
Read MoreIf you’re interested in self-publishing but have no idea where to start, here are a few FAQs I’ve answered about the basics of becoming an indie author.
Read MoreWhy does it take me half an eternity to publish? Well, I take editing very seriously…
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