Are you tracking your expenses? A few weeks ago I shared a post on being aware of people scamming authors for money and I didn't realize that not many authors had any idea on what or who they spent money on. Money is one of the reasons authors invest so much into marketing. Let's face … Continue reading Tracking Author Expenses
Category: Writing
Avoid these mistakes when writing multiple POV
Are you writing your book with multiple POV? I recently picked up a paranormal romance by a very popular author with an even bigger fan club. I won't name them. However, after reading the first pages of this book published by a big 5 publisher I had to stop. After three chapters and four points … Continue reading Avoid these mistakes when writing multiple POV
The One Inch Frame Technique
The one inch frame is a concept by Anne Lamott. I read her book Bird by bird. If you want to see how much I enjoyed reading it, check my review on Goodreads here. Anne talks about the overwhelming emotions a writer feels when at his desk feeling violently nauseous when his imagination has died, … Continue reading The One Inch Frame Technique
Songs from Under A Scottish Sky
Songs. Music and Melodies. For some reason, my readers have been especially interested in the music included in Under A Scottish Sky. There wasn't much but yes it was an integral part of the book. I even thanked the musicians in my acknowledgements because the songs were a very important part of my writing process … Continue reading Songs from Under A Scottish Sky
Authors Be Careful with your Money
Money issues, all authors have them. Especially when you're just starting out. Everyone thinks you're making bank when you put out a book without realizing how hard it can be to get all the stuff behind the scenes done, cover work, editing, and then marketing. I recently received an email from a book reviewer raving … Continue reading Authors Be Careful with your Money
What to do when you don’t feel like writing?
Many writers feel this way at some point. I know I do, occasionally. In between work, going out to see Chicago, eating at all the possible restaurants to review on Trip Advisor and writing, the latter has taken a back seat. Add to it all the promotion and marketing for Under A Scottish Sky, it's … Continue reading What to do when you don’t feel like writing?