We have heard how great self-publishing is. It can give you control over your book and, at the same time, increase your profits. But is this too good to be true? Are there any downsides or disadvantages to self-publishing? Of course, there are! Responsibility If you decide to self-publish, you should be ready to multitask.…
Ready. Set. Journal! Journaling isn’t something you need to think about too hard before getting started. Yes, there are numerous types and styles of journals that may or may not be more effective depending on your goals, but you can simply get some paper (or your computer) and get started. Try one (or all) of…
Hey first-time authors! If you never have self-published, there may be some things you are unaware of that may cause you to make a few errors. Many people say that you will make mistakes with your first book, which may be true. However, when you are being critiqued by avid readers, they may leave comments…
My Editor Has my Book. Now, What? You have finally contracted the perfect editing team for your manuscript, and now it is time to celebrate, right? Not quite, lol. There are plenty of ways you can make great use of your time while you wait on your editors to get the next draft back to…
Journaling has quickly become one of the most talked-about aspects of self-care in relation to all of the benefits it provides. But what is it??? To make it simple, journaling is simply the act of creating a record of your personal thoughts, feelings, goals, and artistic expressions. Some draw images, while others prefer to place…
Tips on How to Incorporate Journaling Into Your Daily Routine The way to ensure that journaling works for you is to do it long term. Long-term journaling gives you more insight into all aspects of your life — past, present, and even the future — to help guide you from one great decision to the…
Millions of online eBooks are available for purchase, and everyone wants to be noticed. With so many books, it can be hard to determine what steps should be taken to get your book in front of someone willing to purchase it. But it certainly is not impossible. A crowded market (many published eBooks) doesn’t necessarily…
Can You Handle the Truth? In an earlier blog post, I shared with you that even the best writers will receive bad reviews at least once during their careers. But is it truly a bad thing if someone is simply telling the truth? I will admit that sometimes, readers (or people who have not actually…
7 Tasks to Complete While You Wait for your Edits You have finally contracted the perfect editing team for your manuscript, and now it is time to celebrate, right? Not quite, lol. There are plenty of ways you can make great use of your time while you wait on your editors to get the next…
Journaling Tips for Your Trips Summertime is right around the corner, and people everywhere are gearing up to travel to some of the world’s most beautiful places. Traveling to new countries to create memories all around the world seems to be trending now. But have you thought about how you will remember them all? Most…
