Looking for your next magical read with a dash of romance? Enter the world of romantasy — a spellbinding blend of fantasy and romance that transports readers to enchanted realms filled with passion, adventure, and intrigue. Whether you’re swooning over…
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There’s something truly magical about young adult fantasy — the way it sweeps us into breathtaking worlds, introduces us to unforgettable characters, and explores themes of courage, destiny, and self-discovery. But some of the most exciting and original stories in…
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Navigating the Amazon marketplace as an author can feel like trying to solve a crossword puzzle without having all of the clues. With millions (or billions is it?) of books competing for readers’ attention, understanding how to optimize your book’s…
Listen to the Scriptnotes Podcast
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If you write screenplays or if you write anything at all, then you need to be listening to the Scriptnotes podcast. It’s hosted by John August and Craig Mazin — two experienced, very intelligent screenwriting professionals — and it is…
Perfect Is Boring
January 6, 2025
Perfect is boring. Eliminate the word from your vocabulary. I learned this from my favorite high school English teacher, Mr. L’Etoile, and it has stuck with me ever since. Because it’s so true, especially when the word is used as…
Amazon Ads November 2024 Review
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If you’re an indie author, then you’re likely selling your books on Amazon. There are a lot of indie authors that sell exclusively on Amazon (as opposed to publishing wide) to take advantage of Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited program. For many…
6 Writing Tips to Help You Finish What You Started
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Writing is hard. Writing is work. Anyone can write, but not everyone can see a project through to completion. How you keep yourself going and what you do to motivate yourself on a daily basis is vital to getting you…
Ask For the Order
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I spent a little bit of time working in sales. I think most creative people are inherently entrepreneurial — we think outside the box, we develop, we create, we share — so I felt like I could be pretty good…
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December 9, 2024
I’m seeking book recommendations for something very specific, so if you have any ideas I’d love to hear them. I was in a bit of a writing slump until recently, and believe it or not the TikTok writers community helped…