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I've been waiting to make this announcement until I got the go-ahead from the lead author. Introducing . . . If you can't tell, that's my...

Nov 2, 20201 min read

Not long ago, an author sent me a message that read, in part, as follows (edited for clarity): "The consensus is: nobody can guarantee a...

Sep 3, 20201 min read

I've seen many self-publishing authors post questions on social media that go something like this: "How do I pick a self-publishing...

Jul 6, 20202 min read

So . . . this happened today. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1029374 I published my first book! Granted, I've edited other...

Jun 24, 20201 min read

Last night, I was doing some research about how well sequel books sell compared to originals. There's a surprising lack of information...

Apr 23, 20201 min read

A few months ago, I started listening to the Smart Author Podcast from Smashwords, a popular ebook publisher and distributor. If you...

Feb 4, 20203 min read

I'm a bit short on time today, so I'll make this quick. One of the most common concerns I hear from writers is, "How do I sell more...

Jan 15, 20201 min read

Last night, I went to a young-adult religion class for my church. Afterwards, we had food, games, and mingling time. One of the people I...

Jan 10, 20202 min read