Despite the stigma attached to self-published authors, they have more control over their careers, and experience increasing success among readers.
Tag: Writing My Novel
Writing My Novel: The Stigma of Self-Publishing, Part 1
Despite many authors making a living publishing their own books, many people still see them as second-tier (or lower) writers. Is this stigma true?
Writing My Novel: Mission Statement
I read a recent post over at Magical Words regarding mission statements. The blogger brought up my biggest complaint about those peculiar little blurbs: Most of the time, they don’t actually say anything. I’ve written my fair share of mission statements. I’ve proofed them and updated them, and almost every single time, I think to… Continue reading Writing My Novel: Mission Statement
Writing My Novel: Idea ADD is Just as Bad as Writer’s Block
I recently said that I’ve never had writer’s block, which is true. I have never stalled out while writing, having no clear idea where to go next. I have, however, been pulled in so many different directions that simply settling on one project felt impossible. I call what happens to me Idea ADD. My attention… Continue reading Writing My Novel: Idea ADD is Just as Bad as Writer’s Block
Writing My Novel: Fear of the Blank Page
I have never experienced writer’s block. I’ve never just stalled out, not knowing what to write, not knowing what comes next. I’ve never looked at the last words I’ve written and wondered where they would lead. But a lot of writers do. A lot of writers fear not only the blank page, but the full… Continue reading Writing My Novel: Fear of the Blank Page