A couple weeks back as I began to really work on my newest book project, I found myself struggling to get the story on the page. It’s not a new challenge, hell, it’s not even unexpected. Every time I start a new book, I spend the first few weeks stumbling around, bouncing off of weak […]
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Taking a Chance is Worth it, right? #amwriting #newproject
*brushing off the cracker crumbs and washing out the wine glass* Now that I’ve finished with my pity party, time to get to work. As I wait for official release dates from my publisher for the PSY-IV Team’s TOUCHED BY FATE and MARKED BY OBSESSION, I prepare to embark upon a new project and take […]
Continue readingLearning the Write Lesson #amwriting #writingmistakes
When I sat down to write my first story, I thought I was ready. I had created an interesting world, complex characters, and had a plot. What more could a writer ask for? Answer: A crap ton more prep work and advice. Here’s what I’ve learned through the creation process of two series: World building […]
Continue readingWhat Did I Agree To? #lifesurprises #writing
I recently joined my local RWA (Romance Writers of America) chapter, because after waving good-bye to my critique group of multiple years, I felt this was a necessary move to help grow my writing skills. It was a good decision. I enjoy the people, the monthly meeting where information of all kinds is shared, and […]
Continue readingThe Pay Off of #BookMarketing, Part III: Getting New Readers Hooked #bookpromo
Gather round class, we’ve finally hit the last week of dissecting my summer marketing experiment. After three months of offering my first book, Shadow’s Edge, as free to readers, what happened? Let’s start with sales ranks. The graph below shows my sale rank on each book from end of May when the free status “unofficially” […]
Continue readingJourney through #BookMarketing, Part II: How To Spread the Word #bookpromo #bookadvertising
Good morning, class. Every settle down, and let’s pick up with part two of our marketing experiment. Last week, we laid our ground work, mapped our road and ensured our supplies were stocked and ready to go. Today we’re going to chat about the wild, wild world of book advertising. Stop groaning, shhh. It’s all […]
Continue readingDelving into #BookMarketing, Part I: Donning the battle gear #bookpromo
I promised when my summer marketing experiment finished, I’d share my discoveries with you. For those of you interested in the mysteries behind book marketing, today’s post, and the next couple will focus on what happened. Tiny disclaimer here: keep in mind, every author’s journey in marketing varies. Alrighty then, class is now in session. […]
Continue readingNavigating the Marketing Maze as a Writer #marketing #writers
One of the biggest challenges facing authors today is getting word out about our books, enough so our little babies get shoved to the front of the bookseller line. An author’s skill lies in word crafting, not marketing, at least not for the majority of us. I entered the published works world in 2011, with […]
Continue readingUnlocking the Mystery of Your Readers #readers #writers #stories @MythicCafe
In case you’re wondering, I do actually read other blog posts, often. As a matter of fact, for the second week I’m going to send you off to see the full article here (Mythic Scribes, Understanding How Readers Read by Nils Ödlund) before we begin. I love Mythic Scribes, they have a great collection of […]
Continue readingWho Are You Racing Against? #writercompetition #writinglife #rachelleayala
Back on March 22nd, I read a blog post by author Rachelle Ayala,(click here for post) regarding what she learned after four years of being a self published writer. It’s a great article, so I nudge you to go read it. She hits four basic points about being a writer, traditional or indie, and the […]
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