Prophets

In this writing business there are thousands, maybe even millions of people who can tell you whether your work will succeed or fail in the marketplace.  This presents us with two questions, 1. Are they right? 2. Should you care? Let’s deal with the first...

The Weight

Last October, I finished my novel.   I was ecstatic.  I said what I wanted to say.  My readers and proofers were delighted with the final revisions.  I built a website to support the content.  I had agents offering to represent me.  I found some 3d page turning ebook...

Authors: Don’t be herd

In the never ending quest to reach the digital market with our words we cannot ignore the audiophile.  As pointed out in earlier posts, I have fivematted my ebook and worked with DogEar to create a paperback but what about those who don’t have the time...

Turning the Tried

About this time last year I decided to change directions and find a new way to earn a living in my second adulthood. Two weeks ago I turned 55 and set out to determine if I had been successful by checking off the items on the list of tasks I created. 1. Continue to...