Don’t you ever wonder what life was like for your ancestors a couple hundred years ago? Wouldn’t you love to tap into their thoughts, their hopes, their senses of humor? You can give that gift to future generations by preserving your memories in a book.
Read moreI Read a Book: Self-Publishing for Dummies (2nd Edition) by Jason R. Rich
The first edition was published in 2006: pretty close to the infancy of online self-publishing. This second edition was published September 2023, so it’s super up to date. And I have nothing but good things to say about: it’s a fine book for anyone seriously considering self-publishing.
Read moreHow to Keep Yourself from Bailing on a Project
I bet you’re like me: you have a project in mind or in flight that you desperately want to finish, make progress on, or fer chrissakes start. Hopefully something on this list will weaken the shackles keeping you bound so we can proceed together.
Read moreIs Editing Worth It? Boy Howdy, Lemme Tell Ya…
An editor isn’t someone who spills red ink all over your manuscript, insults you a little bit, takes your money, and sends you on your way. An editor doesn’t just do their work; they show their work. They won’t just give you a fish; they’ll teach you to fish. They actually care about your project and about you as a writer.
Read more5 Reasons Why You’re Hesitant to Hire an Editor
At some point, your manuscript is going to need an outside perspective. If you’re at the point where you’re stuck, instead of torturing yourself and wondering why you can’t make your manuscript better on your own, just hand your book off to an editor.
Read morePlease Please Please Write Your Memoir
Writing a memoir is not a vanity project: precisely the opposite. It’s an incredible, selfless gift for the loved ones who will survive you: and it could help a descendent generations down the line learn a little about themselves.
Read moreTo Be a Writer, Ya Gotta Write
I got some tough news for anyone out there who fancies themselves a writer: you gotta actually do some writing. It may sound obvious, perhaps a little judgy, but I intend it to be encouraging. Let me explain using myself as an example.
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