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. When we are so focused on the business of publishing, your writing craft and the techniques you develop to become a successful author can get lost in the conversation. It’s not that craft isn’t important. Knowing your craft, as an...
