When I started writing my first novel I had no idea what I was doing. You know the cliché about pantsing vs. plotting? Well, I’m a pantser in almost every aspect of my life. Meaning, I hadn’t given a single thought about how I wanted to present this thing to the world before I began…
Category: The Bizniz
It all becomes quite simple if you’re not trying to get rich and famous.
Ever since I set about writing my first novel, I’ve been doing two things at the same time. First, I’ve been, you know… writing. Engaging in the creative process over a period of many months. Learning how to translate the pictures in my head into the written word. Improving my skills and practicing the time-honored…
What’s the Real Value Proposition for Writers Using Social Media?
The idea that if you want to make an impact in any endeavor you must dedicate hours a day to using social media is, by now, axiomatic. This isn’t just true for writers and other creatives, of course. Practically every industry and sector of public life holds this narrative. If a bear approaches a woman…