I can’t read your mind
I was contacted recently by someone about book design, but received no information about […]
What a shame
In my daily perusal of Facebook, I came across an author proudly announcing the […]
Caveat Emptor
Publishing is an unregulated industry. Freelancing is unregulated, too. Gig workers don’t receive benefits […]
The cost of publishing
Publishing is free. Really. Many misguided authors speak of “self-publishing” companies they hire to […]
Use the right tool for the job
Within the various writers groups to which I subscribe and in which I participate, […]
Advice for new writers
I see an awful lot of “new” writers who are beginning or working on […]
Answering basic questions
In the last few days, I’ve responded to inquiries as to whether an author […]
A matter of perception
It’s said that eye witnesses make the worst witnesses in a court of law. […]
Campaign madness
I generally don’t write on political topics—not because I don’t have opinions, but because […]
Beat that deadline!
Every industry has deadlines; some are more flexible than others. For a freelancer, deadlines […]
Another year closer to retirement
My son, Brian, is embarking upon the next phase of adulthood: fatherhood. That means […]
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
First, let’s settle one question: If you self-publish, then yes, you are published. There’s […]
Marketing: A Sustained Effort
It’s a truism that you must spend money to make money, although a lot […]
The publishing process
Yes, Virginia, there is a process to publishing. Whether you pursue traditional publishing or […]
How to Choose an Editor
The challenge of finding an editor for your manuscript comes up in every writing […]
It ain’t a mystery
I enjoy cozy mysteries, especially if they have cats as main characters. The Crazy, […]
The responsibilities of self-publishing
The decision whether to pursue traditional publishing or to self-publish is personal. Traditional publishing […]
How to correctly solicit a freelance writer, editor, or book provider
I come across a lot of “I need a proofreader/editor/ghostwriter” type of posts that […]
