In today's podcast, Dan Blank and I have a candid discussion on the latest developments in publishing, as well as how to combat platform fatigue. In the intro, I talk about my trip to India and my 2 …
Making the Switch from Nonfiction to Fiction Writing
I started out writing non-fiction with no thought of even trying fiction, mainly because I thought I had to write like Umberto Eco in order to be considered a literary success. But, I decided to …
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Lessons Learned From 2 Years As A Fulltime Author Entrepreneur
Two years ago, I gave up a secure career as an IT business consultant for large corporates, earning a six-figure income, to become a full-time author-entrepreneur. Yes, I understand that writing …
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Live In Order To Write, Active Meditation, Digital Fasting And Publishing In India
I'm just back from two weeks cycling through South West India - from Mysore in Karnataka, through Tamil Nadu and into Kerala. Here's some of what I thought about, as well as some pictures from …
Off To India. On Digital Fast. Here’s Some Reading While I’m Away
Traveling is my greatest addiction, and I crave the experience of being somewhere new and different. Having more time to travel, and also a way to share what I learn, is part of the reason I wanted …
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Goodreads For Authors with Patrick Brown
Writers are readers first, so today we discuss the number 1 social network for readers, Goodreads, and how authors can best utilize its many features. Breaking news 4 September 2013: Amazon …
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