I'm just back from the Independent Author Conference in Philadelphia. Here are some of my thoughts from the trip in this solo show: People don't buy books, publishing wide is more than just retail, …
Writing Tips: 7 Ways To Turbo-Charge Your Writing With Dramatic Techniques
I've been listening to a lot of full-cast audio dramas recently, as well as recording some of my own fiction in audio format, and it's clear how much more active the writing needs to be when it's …
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7 Tips For Writing Horror Stories
The word horror encompasses a broad range of reader expectations and experiences – it is far more than just blood and guts. For example, I love reading horror but I don't watch horror movies. I …
Book Cover Design Tips With Stuart Bache
What are indie authors still getting wrong with book cover design? Plus color theory, when to rebrand if your book has been out a while, intellectual property considerations with design, and more with …
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Crisis Management For Authors
The author community thrives on story, and sometimes those stories are amplified into a crisis – whether real or perceived. The disappearance of reviews, a change in the algorithm, a drop in book …
Writing Tips: Mastering The 3 Stages Of Manuscript Editing
Editing can take your manuscript from being a pile of words into a story that can move people or a non-fiction book that can change lives. It really is the secret weapon to making your book the …
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