I suppose most people would announce the release of an ebook on the day it actually came out, but I’ve never been one for following the crowd. Given that my marketing plan as an indie author involves writing a lot more before I focus on promoting my work, the release Read more…
Ack. That awkward moment when you realize that you’ve found yet another author that really needs an editor (or a better one). After you’ve already enthusiastically told them on Twitter that you downloaded their sample. I so much want to tell them that they need help… and yet it just Read more…
First, the Vital Stats The Time Travel Story Bundle has a variable price. Pay at least $5: Get 6 titles Pay $14 or more: Get 12 titles (including a favorite of mine by Stant Litore!) If you are bargain savvy, and enjoy sci-fi, this is the kind of deal that will Read more…
I came across an article that made the indirect point that religious readers want stories that reinforce their belief systems, and several elements of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc) are at odds with that. In his post Religion in Fiction, David Farland recounts his experience with a writer who wrote a science fiction Read more…
James Scott Bell is one of the few authors that I collect. While I enjoy his fiction, I especially watch for his how-to books on the writing craft. He’s done his homework, put in the years, tested the waters — you name the metaphor, he’s got it under his belt. Read more…
There’s a company called “Curata” that puts out some excellent data on the topic of content marketing. Their article Evergreen Content: How to Choose the Best Blog Topics by Sujan Patel (@sujanpatel) was too good to keep to myself. Content Marketing? I’m Not a Business, I’m a _______ Whether you’re an artist, Read more…