Many people think self-publishing is simple. They think it is simply about uploading your manuscript to one of the online self-publishing platforms, clicking publish, and waiting for readers to appear. But that isn’t the exact picture. Because platforms can crash, books vanish into thin air, and payments arrive late, or they never come. Sadly, most…
I can imagine wanting to successfully write an ebook and thinking it’s challenging. But writing an ebook is actually the easiest way to get your book out there if you’ve ever dreamt of being an author. Or if you have great ideas that you know shouldn’t stay hidden. Now, if you’re not on a strict…
When you sit down to write a novel, there is always this first rush of ideas that often feels exciting. At the moment, you feel like you can take on the world. But after a while, you just feel drained. Somewhere between the inspiration and the final draft, either because you don’t feel like writing…
When I published my novel some years ago, I struggled to finally get it out there because I wanted to do it myself. I didn’t want to deal with the rigidity of many traditional publishers, nor did I want someone else to determine whether I become an author or not. While that’s a valid concern…
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes it’s in the smallest moments: a random thought, a chat with a friend, or even a walk around the block. The word itself comes from the Latin inspiratio, meaning “to breathe into.” And that’s exactly what it feels like, a fresh breath that sparks something new inside you. That’s…
Yes, you should outline your book before writing. Here’s why: Some writers think an outline is too rigid, but it’s actually the opposite. Planning a book takes as much creativity as writing one. You probably have a million ideas swirling; it could be a DIY guide, a fantasy, or a memoir. It’s tempting to dive…
Do you feel like you have to change your writing voice for every topic you write? One day you sound urgent, the next, playful. I used to think this way and praise myself for being versatile until I got feedback that my article lacked depth. Although I didn’t like hearing that, I had to accept…
I can hear the arguments. “Where’s the time to write an eBook when I have a business to run?” Hello, ghostwriters. “How does writing an eBook help my business?” Well, we’ll get to that. “I am a businessperson, not a writer.” This is probably the junction where you expect me to agree with you. But…
