When you set out to publish a book independently and without absolutely no outside help, then there’s a good chance you’ll make some mistakes. When I published Naughty Week, there was a lot I didn’t know. I was learning as…
What They Don’t Teach You in Digital Marketing Courses
December 6, 2024
If you’re creating content on social media like the post I just published about staying sharp, you need to know that you do not own your platform. The account that you log into? You have some control over it, but…
How Do You Stay Sharp?
December 5, 2024
Here are a few things that I do every day to stay sharp while I am promoting my middle grade holiday book. And they’re all in the New Your Times games app. This is not an advertisement, I receive no…
The Best Christmas Books for Older Kids
December 4, 2024
Christmastime is the best time to cozy up with an awesome book, especially for older kids who love getting lost in magical worlds, heartwarming stories, or laugh-out-loud adventures. Whether they’re into chapter books, middle grade fiction, or graphic novels, snowy…
24-Hour Book Giveaway (Fail)
December 3, 2024
A little while back, I launched a book giveaway campaign on TikTok. These are also known as “bookaways” or “shmivaways” because the platform frowns on any account purporting to exchange goods and services at no cost (i.e. running promotional giveaways)…
Make Yourself Accountable
December 2, 2024
What are you doing to make yourself accountable? It is not an easy thing to do, especially on a daily basis, but I am going to share what I do to make myself accountable. Every day I put together my…
7 Awesome Middle Grade Christmas Books
December 1, 2024
The holiday season is the perfect time to dive into stories that capture the magic, mischief, and meaning of Christmas. As a fan of heartwarming middle-grade adventures, I’m thrilled to share a list of 7 awesome middle grade Christmas books…
Goal Setting
If you’ve got an idea for a creative project, I’d recommend not starting until you’ve set your goals. What are your goals? Do you want to publish a book? Do you want to write a screenplay? Do you want to…
How Do You Define Success?
November 30, 2024
Success is a funny thing. It can mean something different for everyone. Have you ever taken a step back and reflected on how you measure success? A lot of smart people have offered interesting takes on what it means to…