Balancing Tension and Humour

It’s a tough thing to do: blend humour and tension. It’s something I try for in every piece of writing...

135 Places to Find Freelance Writing Jobs

Here’s a really helpful list of the different ways an author can make some money. Not just suggestions, but actual...

Henry Miller’s 11 Commandments of Writing

Yeah, these are probably all good ideas, but I can’t work on only one thing at a time. I’m lucky...

How to Get Unstuck in Writing

I’m a little stalled in my writing. This article provides some useful advice in getting through that dry spot before...

Podcast: Book Cover Design Tips with Stuart Bache

Something to listen to on a Monday. How to get your book cover design right. H/T to the folks at...

Publishing Trends: Tropes Readers Want

This is an interesting article for those who are looking to punch up their manuscripts, or are looking for something...

Speaking of Instagram: How to get Verified

Marking this down for later, when I get tons of followers (whenever that happens). According to Mashable, here’s now supposedly...

Clueless about Instagram?

I know I am. Can’t believe there are people out there who make money off what’s basically twitter with more...

When and Why to Work with a Trade Book Distributor

#amwriting #indiepublishing #bookstores Trade book distributors are the guys who sell your book to bookstores and other institutions. They don’t...

Heading to Bouchercon 2018 in September

Bouchercon is the world mystery writers convention, and it’s in St. Pete’s this year. Coincidentally, I have a place to...