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The pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing
Is it better to self-publish or traditionally publish? Well, the answer is both. But it depends on the project. Here’s a guide for the pros and cons of publishing, as far as what I know today. 1. The book release. In traditional publishing, someone else takes care of...
The truth about balance in writing and parenting
Who can resist a face like this? Every Tuesday, on my to-do list, I have a 30-minute block that says, “Fold laundry.” This is valuable work time I’m spending separating laundry so my kids can put their piles away. Every single week I have to do it, because when you...
Should I self-publish or publish traditionally?
It’s incredibly easy to publish our books now. But should we self-publish right away or hold out for a traditional publishing deal?
The importance of a schedule in the life of a parent writer
I’ve had some trouble getting a handle on my schedule lately. Part of it is because my boys are al home for the summer, so the time I normally have to work while they’re in school is virtually nonexistent. I still have large chunks of writing time, because my husband and I trade off kid-watching […]
Comparing ourselves to ‘that other writer’ can be crippling.
Lately I’ve been reading Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, guys who started a podcast called The Self-Publishing Podcast several years ago. These guys are legitimate. They produce a crazy amount of content every year—mostly fiction, but some...
When Are We Legitimately an Author?
In the last month I’ve had some practice calling myself an author. It’s usually in answer to the question, “What do you do,” asked by people who see my line of boys and think surely I must stay home. “I’m an author,” I say. The question that inevitably comes next is...
What does it take to start an online magazine?
That's the question I recently asked of Marcy Lytle, founder of A Bundle of THYME online women's magazine (well, there were more, of course). In this interview, Marcy shares some wisdom about starting an online magazine, tips and tricks and advice she wishes she’d...
Write a GREAT Book Even When Your Time is Limited
