by Sarah Kuiken | Feb 21, 2022 | Author How-To & Mindset
“So … Are you a plotter or a pantser?” This question comes up a lot in indie author circles. While only you can decide which camp works for you—or even if it’s useful to put yourself in a box like that—answering the question can teach writers a lot about form and...
by Sarah Kuiken | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Stop me if this sounds familiar. You wake up one day and realize that, although you still think of yourself as a writer, you aren’t actually doing much writing to speak of. Sure, you might get in a groove for a few days or even weeks. But ultimately, life gets...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 11, 2021 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Episode Summary Mark Leslie Lefebvre chats with veteran bestselling author J. Thorn about the THREE STORY METHOD, a proven system for developing a plan that will help authors bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. Episode...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Jul 27, 2020 | Author How-To & Mindset
“What’s the biggest obstacle to finishing your book?” When the question was posed recently on a Facebook forum, it got the usual answers: Not enough free time, too many family obligations, too many job responsibilities. And then there was the more...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Jun 22, 2020 | Author How-To & Mindset
We don’t talk much about craft. It’s not that craft isn’t important. Knowing your craft, as an author, is one of the three most important parts of the business. Those three top-tier considerations for writers are: Know your craft Develop a writing discipline (write...