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Book 1 vs. Book 2: The battle for an indie author’s attention
I’m not a mother yet, but I think I’m experiencing a hint of how it feels to have two kids. On the one hand is Book 1. My firstborn. My toddler. Not even a year old, Book 1 was released … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged independent author, indie author, self-publishing, writing, writing tips
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Unofficially making the ‘official’ Book 2 announcement
For a few months, I’ve debated how to make an official announcement about my next book. That’s one of the challenges of being an indie author. There is no marketing department making widespread proclamations to a national audience. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged books, fiction, independent publishing, reading, Sarah & Katy, self-publishing, writing
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What every writer needs is space
Last week, a small writing desk was on sale at Wal-Mart. There were some years (not so very long ago) when a $50 purchase was out of the question in our household. We were living on entry-level journalism wages. Splurging … Continue reading
No foolin’ — April is a month for readers and writers
April is one of my favorite months of the year. Not so much for the weather (which tends to be rainy, windy and generally soggy in north-central Illinois … not to mention all the water that gets in my basement). … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Writing
Tagged Camp NaNoWriMo, children's books, D.E.A.R., library, poetry, reading, World Book Night, writing
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What to do when you write yourself into a corner
I first heard the advice during NaNoWriMo a few years ago: Always stop writing while you still have ideas so you’ll have a starting point for the next day. It’s excellent advice. We’re told not to tap the well dry … Continue reading
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