Blogging about my books, the writing process, mindset, and anything else I feel like sharing.
With the crazy year 2020 has been, I thought it would be appropriate for my last post of the year to discuss mental health for writers. Writing is a great way to improve mental health. But what can you do when writing is your job? How do you maintain optimal mental health when you’re already writing all the time?
Read MoreThe following is an excerpt from my book Prosperity Planner, a weekly planner with income and expense trackers to help you get your finances in order.
Here are a few tips that have helped me improve my finances. Some I’ve learned from reading the books in the next section, and others I just adopted as I went. I hope you’ll find something in this list that can help you make a difference in your personal finances.
Read MoreToday’s guest post is from Mike O’Mary. Mike and Kathleen Meyer are Co-Founders of LitNuts, a free e-newsletter that brings the “Best of the Indies” to booklovers. Mike is also an author and owner of Dream of Things, an indie press that published 13 books from 2009 to 2016, including two titles that sold more than 20,000 copies, 3 NYT Bestsellers, 3 Hoffer Award winners, and one book that was optioned for film.
Read MoreIn early 2020, before Covid hit, I had decided to write a book sharing my experiences as an author. Many times since making that decision, I wondered if I should go ahead with the book. I mean, who am I to write a book about being a prosperous authorpreneur? I’ve made tons of mistakes on my author journey. And it’s mostly those mistakes that have become the main reason I decided to continue with the book. My hope is that it will save you time, money, and headaches.
Read More*Guest post by Hayley Zelda
Marketing is extremely important if you want your book to be seen. Writing a book is hard, but the journey doesn't end there. Marketing is a whole new beast. Don't make the mistake of thinking that your book's sales potential is based on the strength of your prose, or the greatness of your story. Your story may be an amazing read, but if nobody knows about it, the sales will be mediocre.
Read MoreThere is a lot of information available online regarding how much it costs to self-publish. It varies widely between authors, especially if you have additional skills like design and formatting that you can use to your advantage.
You can find everything you need to self-publish (mainly editing, cover design, and file formatting) in a wide variety of price ranges. The key to saving money while self-publishing lies in doing your research. Here are a few things to think about if you want to save money on your self-published books.
Read MoreMedicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People by Erica M. Elliott, M.D. is a memoir that reads like a suspense novel—what a gripping page turner! When I read the book description for Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, I thought it sounded like a fascinating read. As it turned out, it was that and so much more!
Read MoreHi everyone! Today I have something fun to share…a special chance to win some help with your writing bills. Awesome, right?
Some of you may know Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi of Writers Helping Writers. Well, today they are releasing a new book, and I’m part of their street team. I’m handing the blog over to them so they can tell you about their Writer’s Showcase event, new book, and a great freebie to check out. Read on!
Read MoreHi, I'm Michelle! Writing is a passion of mine. I love to entertain and educate through my writing. I started out writing about business and money and have moved on to thrillers and picture books.
Spending time with family is what I'm all about. Life's too short!
I have two amazing sons who love Lego and ninjas...and TV (sigh)!! We read a ton of storybooks to make up for the TV thing. One of the best ways to explain things is through stories of course.
If it was up to me, I'd have chips and dip for dinner every night with a super dark chocolate bar to round out the meal...and maybe an apple! It's a good thing I've got kids and a husband. They keep me responsible (and healthy).
