Newsletter Primer

by | Jul 19, 2020 | Blog, Business of Writing, Self-publishing, Writing

Of all the marketing options I’ve tried – and believe me, I’ve tried them all! – sending out a newsletter has been the one that has consistently worked. And when I mean worked, I mean I get a bump in sales every time I send one out, I have beta readers who I can rely...
Learning Craft

Learning Craft

by | Jul 12, 2020 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

How many books on writing do you have on your shelf—virtual or otherwise? I just did a quick run-through of the books on my physical shelf and those in my Kindle and, not counting books on marketing, I’ve got nearly thirty. Have I read them all? Not cover-to-cover,...
Software Follow-up

Software Follow-up

by | Jul 5, 2020 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing

Two weeks ago I posted a blog about all the different types of writing software. I was inspired to do this by two things: a Reedsy post and their promotion of the software Plottr, which I was convinced to buy for $20 with their special discount, and one person in my...
Staying True to Your Characters

Staying True to Your Characters

by | Jun 28, 2020 | Blog, WIP, Writing, Writing Craft

The very first thing I do when I start plotting a book is to create my characters. It is them, who they are, and what their goals are that will shape the story I’m going to tell. I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about this before on this blog. The importance of knowing...
So Many Plotting Software Options

So Many Plotting Software Options

by | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing

I love to organize. I love puzzles too. I just have that sort of mind. So, when it comes to plotting my novel, I’m the happiest camper when I’ve got lots of tools to choose from. I also love trying out new toys… I mean software… I mean plotting tools. Here is a list...
Characteristics of a Hero

Characteristics of a Hero

by | Jun 14, 2020 | Blog, WIP, Writing, Writing Craft

So, as you can imagine from last week’s blog post, I’ve been thinking quite a bit this week on exactly what makes a hero. We all know a hero when we see one, but what exactly are the characteristics that make someone a hero? Is there a reason why an accountant...