If you're an indie author, you've got to blog. At least, that's what I've been told by, like, just about every "how to" blog post I've seen. Blogging increases your following. Blogging makes you more visible. ... It's also a major time-suckage. Whether it is, or is not, necessary, I've gotten myself into it, and I'll... Continue Reading →
The Quantity vs. Quality Conundrum
This morning, as I was scrolling Twitter looking for tips, tricks and things I can re-tweet, I came across a link to a blog post about the problem with quantity-driven writing. As an author of romantic fiction, this is something I—along with my legion of fellow scribblers—struggle with. You need to stay relevant; you need... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Platform Building – Exercise #1: JustUnfollow.com
I hear this from my husband far too often: "Ugh ... you're one of those people, always on Twitter. You're turning into your father!" I bristle at that comment every time I hear it. There is a big difference between my dad and me. For one, my father is always on Facebook. That's not Twitter, dear hubby!... Continue Reading →
What Do I Blog About? – Overcoming “Epic Post” Syndrome
Funny enough, this post is a result of me banging my head against the wall, saying, "What am I gonna blog about? What am I gonna blog about?" If you're like me (and if you're a writer, then you almost definitely are), you've probably suffered from Epic Post Syndrome at one point or another. What,... Continue Reading →