Does FOMO Rule Your Writing Life?
June 30, 2023 The Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) is a real thing. Think about it. You get an email about a new class that ticks some of your boxes. You hear a friend talk about some new tool to help with writing and you may be intrigued and just need to try it as well. Your mailbox is inundated with […]
Is Multitasking Good For You?
2/15/2026 Do you pride yourself on your multitasking ability? I did until… People often brag about their multitasking ability Yep, that was me. Man, I was so darn proud that I could do so many things in one sit down. Write on my current book, work on a blog post, design covers, it was like […]
Completely Created With AI — Worried, Impressed or ???
This all started with a challenge to create a specfic image style in Midjourney, and after I posted it, one collegue said it should have a story. I was going to write one, then decided to go AI all the way. I asked Claude Sonnet 7 to write a story based on the image. This […]
Can Social Media Images Sell Books for Authors?
Hey there, aspiring authors, and fellow book lovers. Today, we’re diving into the wild world of social media marketing and asking the burning question: can those carefully curated Instagram posts and Facebook updates really help you sell more books? As an author, you’ve probably heard the advice a million times – “You need to be […]
Master Teacher Laurie Schnebly’s First Quarter Class Schedule
January 22, 2024 I’ve taken many of Laurie’s classes and am always impressed with her dedication and responses to your lessons. If you particpate you come away a better and stronger writer. While this list isn’t current, it gives you an idea of what she can teach and you can sign up for her emails. […]
Authors, Big Amazon News
September 20, 2023 As you might know, Amazon recently did an overhaul of their category system. Today, we can go into our KDP and select 3 categories from there…No more BISACs, or requesting more categories through forms. Just 3 and done. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, on the surface it seems that way. But there […]