All I want is a place to write. All I want is a place to write and a pot of good coffee. All I want is a place to write and a pot of good coffee until it’s time for a beer. All I want is a place to write with a view. All I…
Tag: Reviews
On Reviews
An author friend recently thanked me for posting an Amazon review for her latest book. “How do you always know when I’ve reviewed your books?” I asked. “Because I read my reviews,” she answered. “All of them?” “Yes.” I’m the opposite. I seldom read my reviews. I might occasionally check my star rating and the…
Hit Me Baby, One More Time: The Art of Rejection
You think the last rejection you got was bad? Well, yeah, it probably was. Rejection sucks no matter how you think about it. Some people put a positive spin on it, declaring each rejection is one step closer to a yes. And they’re right. Other might look at rejection as spirit crushing. And yeah, they’re right…
The Value of a Compliment
So. Here we are, six months into the “New Year.” How are your writing resolutions going? Are you getting 2,000, or 10,000, or whatever daily word counts you aspired to complete? Me either. Have you finished that first novel and started in on your second? I’m right with you on missing that one too. In…
The ‘Real’ Cost of Publishing: How to Publish on a Limited Budget
I’ve been rich (not really, but saying it sure makes me feel better and there’s always the lottery). I’ve been poor (stupid lottery). I’ve been traditionally published. I’ve been self-published. Now for the big reveal…(drumroll, please). Both options can be very expensive. No matter what my title implies. If you indie publish, all the things…