Archive for December 2023
Hello, Unknown Beta Readers, Goodbye Friends
Over the past year, I’ve completed multiple manuscripts. I labored through all the required tasks, including the completion of multiple rounds of edits, creating proposal packages, and creating cover mockups. Eventually, I reached the point where all the pieces were in place to query or self-publish — save one. I had no beta readers. It…
Read MoreThe Key to Writing an Amazing Hero’s Journey Story
If you’ve read any good fiction — or even watched some awesome movies — you’ve likely encountered the traditional hero’s journey as outlined by Joseph Campbell. In this journey, a protagonist moves through three key points (departure, initiation, return). In departure, the protagonist encounters an inciting incident that prompts them to go on a quest.…
Read MorePost a Lot of Content? It Might Not Matter
Practically forever, there have been writers who strongly advocate for posting something new online every day, whether the content is on social media, their author site, or a platform like Medium. You can find a ton of articles that detail the results writers got from trying to write as much as they can. These usually…
Read More8 Tips to Pick Books That Help You Grow
Reading is one of the best things you can do for personal development and growth. Even so, not everything available is worth your time, especially since individuals have more self-publishing tools than ever that more easily allow any idea into the market. So, how do you pick books that will help or influence you? 1. Ensure…
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