Tag: writer
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How do you read?
The thing is, reading is special. Reading allows you to be transported to a world totally different than your own. It gives you a vacation from the world, without having to travel a single step. Reading is special.
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If you believe the bad, believe the good
So the next time you get a compliment, remember to give it as much weight as the criticism. Because both are subjective. And at the end of the day, neither really matters as much as what you think of yourself.
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Support? What support?
There will always be people who support you and there will always be people who don’t. Focus on the ones who do.
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When your characters are just like you
We are what we write and what we write is who we are. Just as art imitates life, so too do our stories imitate our psyches.
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Indie Book Review: “The Road to Somorrostro” by Julia Slack
As an indie author myself, I feel that it’s super important to support other self-published writers. So…I’ve started buying and reviewing one indie book each month. (Want to be included? Email me here with your book info!) Next up is “The Road to Somorrostro” by Julia Slack.
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Waiting for a breakthrough
Give yourself time. Read through what you have. Make corrections as you need to. Focus on other parts of the manuscript. And, eventually, you’ll probably hit on a few right notes.
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Guest Post: The freedom to write your own story
When determination and dedication are evident, success will follow. That is all that is truly needed to become an indie author.
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Making time to write
It’s easy to say you should “make time” for what’s important. But there are only so many hours in the day, and that means it isn’t always possible to “make time.”
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When the story writes itself
But sometimes, every so often, the stars align and you get that killer writing session. The words come out perfectly; the story pretty much writes itself.
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Guest Post: Have faith in the journey
Every decision you make is based upon your knowledge about the industry and it can be a heavy burden to carry if you look at it through the lens of what you’re gaining during the process.
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