This article is from my initial publisher back in 2008. They are what used to be called a 'vanity publisher,' but they taught me a lot. I was able to do my own artwork and many other things they charged to do that I could do myself. Instead of the $900 they charge people who need everything done for... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Amazon Ads
I have used Amazon ads in a limited campaign with modest success. They weren't as good as I had hoped, but they weren't as bad as I have heard from other people. Amazon ads are one of those marketing techniques that can quickly turn into a money pit. If your ads don't tick enough boxes, if your book... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
As you've probably read, I came down with a nasty heart infection, and it stopped me from doing much writing. Very little can stop me from writing, but a fever of 103.6 can do it. I have to get back in gear, but it will be at least Thursday before that happens. I've been thinking of the plot of my... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 11, 2022
If you've been paying attention to my drivel for a while, you know that I do a lot of Audible books. There's a reason for that. At first, I was writing because I liked to write. The thrill I got seeing my story with my name on Amazon was enough for me. Then my writing became an obsession. I made... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
It's been a hectic few days, and I'm glad they are behind us. I'm a creature of habit, and I'm not sure what was more of a problem, the issues we were having or not being able to release my 'inner demons' by writing. LOL, Don't take that any deeper than I love writing almost as much as I love my... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 6, 2022
More on Promoting
I just posted a push for two stories in one tweet on Twitter. The first one is for the story Annicita and I are working on together and then her story in pre-sale. The hashtag #writing grabs attention to one group, the #amwriting picks up a different group, and my writing group is the #FreshInkGroup... Sign in to see full entry.
With a few 'emergencies' finally under control, I hope to get back to writing today. I was just getting to the meaty part of a criminal act for a story I am working on with Annicita when things went goofy here. My brother and his girlfriend have left for beaches south of here, so working on the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Yesterday was an odd day, so it only follows that I could write at a strange time. I fell asleep about 8PM last night, but I woke up at four in the morning. I managed to get another segment in my Vella project of roughly (pre-edit) 800 words that serve as the gateway to the possibility of another... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Using #WritersLift As Free Advertising!
One of the good things about Twitter is if you know how it works, you can get a ton of free PR. This is an example of what I mean. This author posts: I didn't realize I was getting close to that 1k follower mark. Why don't we do a #writerslift to celebrate maybe making that milestone? Share your... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
I've often worked on two stories simultaneously, but working on three or more is unusual. I have to produce about 2000 to 2500 post-edit words for my murder story to keep my Vella project moving every week. Then I am working on getting a new partnership story on its feet. It won't be that hard, but... Sign in to see full entry.