I love a good interview! I love learning about other people’s lives and seeing the world through their eyes. I love getting to share my own experiences and thoughts, too. It’s an incredible feeling. Interviews are a great way to promote yourself, your brand or your business, which is what this post is all about.…
For ages, so many have used these incorrectly (probably because they are homonyms), but you can get it perfect every time. Don’t believe me? Here’s how. The key is knowing their functions. Maybe is an adverb, and may be is a verb phrase. As long as you remember this key difference, you can be confident every time you…
All you have to remember is one rule: The punctuation goes INSIDE the quotation marks (about 99% of the time…lol). As with almost every rule in the English language, there are exceptions. But, if you follow this rule, you are bound to be right much more than you are wrong. This rule is most frequently…
Frustrating. Annoying. Unfair. These are all words that come to mind when I think about authors who have written amazing books but receive one star reviews from people (because I can’t call them readers) who openly admit they didn’t even read the book. Are you kidding me??? It’s completely insane. As a result, the overall…
When you finish writing your manuscript, it is time to start researching where you should self-publish your book. While there are several places you can go, the following are most popular among self-published authors. Are you ready to publish? Here are 5 places to self-publish your book! Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP/KDP) Select) KDP is…
Many new authors are hesitant about self-publishing because of the stigma associated with it. They are concerned that they will not be looked upon as “real” authors. While some may view self-published authors in this light, it is certainly not the case for everyone. Thousands of independent authors are finding an audience for their books…
Congratulations!! You are an author. All of the long nights and coffee runs have finally paid off. Now, you’re ready to promote your book. But did you remember to come up with a plan to promote yourself as well? No? Author promotion was the last thing on your mind, wasn’t it? Promoting a book is…
After overcoming many long hours of writer’s block, you have finally completed the first draft of your manuscript. You are beyond proud as you should be. But now, you ask yourself the one question that almost every person asks after completing a manuscript. Do I REALLY need an editor? The answer to this question is…
