Last month, I talked about my visit to a meeting of the Missouri Writers Guild and the importance of being vulnerable. I was there to attend a seminar on self-publishing given by fantasy author Liz Schulte. Liz didn’t know she
Editing for EPUB
A couple of things occur to me as I edit my first draft. First, the advice to avoid editing as you go seems all the more pertinent. I’m surprised how often I come to a section that I have no
Interview with Michelle Sodaro
Just yesterday I mentioned how music plays an important role in Michelle Sodaro’s writing process. I thought it might be enlightening to learn more about Michelle’s process and she was kind enough to answer some questions. She is about to release
Judging A Book’s Cover
I am at once excited and dismayed to be at the point where I need to start seriously considering cover art for my book. There are a lot of options. Too many, really. And from a marketing perspective, this may
What’s In A Name?
Well, when it comes to marketing a product, an awful lot, actually – especially where the internet is concerned. I’ve had an internet presence since 1993, and purchased my first domain name in 1996, so I’m very familiar with the need