Let’s start with the basics. What is an elevator pitch? Simply put, it’s a brief summary of your project — a clear, concise description meant to entice… Read more “How To Write An Elevator Pitch”
Tag: Self Publishing
Personal: Social Media & Writing: Avoiding Burnout
It might not come as a surprise to any of you who have been following my content for a while, but I’ve reached a bit of a… Read more “Personal: Social Media & Writing: Avoiding Burnout”
The Anatomy of a Book
Ah, so you’ve written a book, eh? Now it’s time to format? Overwhelming? What goes where? I feel you. When the time came to format my first… Read more “The Anatomy of a Book”
How To Emotionally Process Negative Reviews
As an indie/self-published author, reviews are our literal lifeblood. They make and break you. Sometimes, a low rating or a “crap” review can feel akin to taking… Read more “How To Emotionally Process Negative Reviews”
How Much Does It Cost to Self Publish
Over the past few months, I have been talking a lot with other self-published authors. For the most part, they’re rather tight-lipped about how much their upfront… Read more “How Much Does It Cost to Self Publish”
Is Vella Really Worth It?
If you’ve been following my content for a while, you’d know that I’ve been entrenched in my story, Grim Tide, on Vella for quite some time. I’ve… Read more “Is Vella Really Worth It?”
To Get Beta Readers, or Not? That is the question.
You’re at that point in your writing journey where you’re ready for others to lay eyes on it. Terrifying right? Your baby is now getting ready to… Read more “To Get Beta Readers, or Not? That is the question.”
The Importance of Trigger Warnings
I’ve been talking with a lot of writers lately. Most of them have questions about what requires a trigger warning and what doesn’t. Some have even asked… Read more “The Importance of Trigger Warnings”
Creating Quote Images in Canva
As a graphic designer and self-professed graphics nerd, I absolutely adore seeing easy-to-use photo editing programs. Especially when they’re free(ish). When I started Bookstagram, I was working… Read more “Creating Quote Images in Canva”
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