See Your Book Idea Through the Lens of a Publishing Professional
One of the best things about being an indie author is that the creative control rests with you. You get…
Business Strategy And Creative Giants With Charlie Gilkey
I spent 13 years as a business consultant working in large corporates in Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as…
Building a Literary Community: Why And How
Six years ago, I didn't know any authors. I thought they were magical beings that lived in another realm entirely,…
The Intentional Writer: Finding the Time, Space, and Inspiration You Need to Write
We all get overwhelmed with how much we have to do - especially now many of us are writers, publishers…
8 Ways Scrivener Will Help You Become A Proficient Writer Overnight
Using Scrivener for writing and publishing has changed my life as an author. For my first book, I used MS…
Why Authors Should Consider Graphic Novel Adaptations With Nathan Massengill
Today's podcast episode will get you super excited about the possibilities of adapting your work into a graphic novel. It's…
Publishing: Why You Should Care About Ebook vs Print Formatting
One of the fantastic rewards of writing a book is being able to hold a physical copy in our hands.…
Deadly Dozen Hits The NY Times and USA Today Lists. Lessons Learned From The Box-Set
I'm extremely excited to announce that ‘Deadly Dozen,’ the thriller/mystery box-set I am part of, hit the New York Times…
Adapting Shakespeare To Thriller Pacing And Academic Publishing With AJ Hartley
One of my favorite books of 2013 was an adaptation of Macbeth, which I recommended as part of my Christmas…
Book Marketing: On Changing Book Covers
One of the main reasons for self-publishing is creative freedom and control. Many of us regularly update book blurb/descriptions, as…