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11 things you need to know about being an indie author #indieauthors #publishing
If you’re an indie author/publisher, you are a small business. Maybe a really small business of one, but still a business. In a recent USA Today article, Rhonda Abrams outlined 11 secrets of success for small businesses. Abrams is a … Continue reading
Where has the year gone? Mid-year goal review…
Can you believe we’re half way through the year! Merry Christmas! Fortunately, I’m on track with what I wanted to accomplish this year. As I do with writing, I’ve tweaked the plot (plan) as I got into the story (year), … Continue reading
Behind the scenes: what actually happens when you a release book
You want me to do what on release day? Nooooo…. On release day, I dance to a frenetic beat, a la “Maniac” from the movie Flashdance. (See it on You Tube here) I clear my calendar for the day and … Continue reading
Posted in Romance writing, Self publishing
Tagged A day in the life of an author, Alien Mate, alien romance, book promotion, business of writing, Cara Bristol, first contact, Flashdance, habits of writers, how to promote a romance novel, Maniac, Release Day, science fiction romance, self-publishing
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How I keep track of expenses for my taxes #WriteTip #TaxTip
Don’t hate me, but I have all my writing/business tax data collected, categorized, added up, and ready to take to my accountant. I discovered years ago if I kept track during the year, the end of the year was a … Continue reading
Planning for 2016: thinking BIG!
“To do anything, we must first believe it can be done. Believing something can be done sets the mind in motion to find a way to do it.” “Big men do not laugh at big ideas.” “No one accomplishes more … Continue reading
The business side of writing: the important of having a plan
When you first start writing, it’s easy to “pants” your career just as you would pants your way through writing. But as you publish more and more books and new opportunities come your way, a little “plotting” can keep you … Continue reading
Don’t take it personally…it’s just business
“Don’t take it personally–it’s business.” If you’re an author or an aspiring one, you’ve heard that phrase a time or two. It is said to console an author whose work has received a rejection or criticism by a publisher or … Continue reading
Posted in Life 101, Romance writing, Self publishing
Tagged business of writing, publishing, self-publishing
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