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May 16, 20244 min read

Honor Creativity by Doing the Work

Artists need to honor creativity by doing the work. In other words, stop saying you'll write a book. Sit your butt down and write it.

Apr 25, 20243 min read

Self-publishing isn't a new concept developed by Amazon. However, they took it to the next level and set the stage for a revolution.

Apr 5, 20243 min read

There are four publishing methods in today's writing world. We delve into the traditional, independent, hybrid, and vanity versions.

Mar 9, 20243 min read

Ongoing chaos does one of two things to writers. Either it provides a plethora of ideas or they jump into the rabbit hole.

Dec 7, 20232 min read

On average, nearly four million books are released annually. At least three million come from local authors.

Oct 26, 20233 min read

A reason NaNoWriMo contestants run into difficulties is mental health. Determined to reach 50K words by Nov. 30, they put their health aside

Sep 13, 20233 min read

August was a time of evaluation. Webster's defines the word as ... Oh, look it up yourself!

Aug 16, 20233 min read

AI gives. Souls don't speak, and passions don’t ignite. Instead, someone goes onto an AI platform and types a demand.

Jul 3, 20233 min read

People bitching about the world being against them does nothing to help others working hard to achieve their writing goals.

Jun 4, 20233 min read

People slam me against the wall, point a gnarly finger in my face, and fiercely ask why I keep my list in a ... shudder ... paper notebook.

May 16, 20232 min read

I found an opportunity to write a 800-word piece with six links and keywords. The company offered two cents a word. Humiliation for writers.

Apr 10, 20232 min read

There's a fallacy connected to the creative world that says we're cutthroats out for individual glory. In reality, we root for each other.