In Part 1, I made a lot of promises about marketing and heard from several people with specific questions. I will cover many of them in greater detail in the coming posts. If you have a question, put it in the comments and I will give you a short answer, then I will cover it […]
Marketing for You, the Indie Writer – Part 1
Why do I shy away when people ask me for specific help marketing their books? After all, I am the guy who brags in forums and Facebook comments about having thirty years of sales and marketing background*, right? Because marketing is both harder and easier than people believe. It’s hard to get right. It’s easy […]
You Asked for it, you got it: More Jacob!
I’ve heard from many fans about how much they like Jacob. He’s dauntless in war, despicable in love, devious in strategy, and all that other hero-stuff. In other words, he’s the kind of guy you’d like to hang out with; especially if a fight breaks out. So, Episode VI is all Jacob, all the time. In keeping […]
Cross-training the Creative Brain -or- Reviewing ePublishing Tools
When asked, Lee Child offered this advice for writers, “Writing is a solitary vision.” Taken to the extreme, like solitary confinement or being stranded on a deserted island (both of which I’ve scratched off my bucket list)*, solitude can drive you mad. How should a creative person keep sharp while seeking his vision? Due to […]
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Outline (or Outline Gumbo)
I hate outlining. It feels like work. But I need to outline. I’m an anarchic thinker who appreciates that my stories would benefit from better organization. I’ve tried pure run-with-it (à la Steven King, Lee Child, etc) and struggled through sloppy revisions. I’ve also tried strict, college-style outlining and hated my finished story. Writing from […]
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