Authors have their own unique ways to get their writing done. Some have called this the pantser versus plotter methodology. Meaning some fly by the seats of their pants (pantser) and don't have any outline. The plotter creates outlines with varying degrees of detail. To be honest, I don't think this really describes the full... Continue Reading →
Current Projects
Most who are passionate about writing don't want to settle for one book. It's not - published then done. It's a stream of ever moving ideas and stories. People we wake up with. People who shimmer on the edges of our waking reality. Often, the first book an author has published isn't the first book... Continue Reading →
Reviewers: Solicited and Random
Reviews sell books. They're also a pain. Depending on what website you believe, as few as 1% of readers might actually write a review. For authors, that's unfortunate. Reviews (as mentioned in the first line) sell books. Good, bad - they increase your presence online. Now, there are solicited reviews as well as these random... Continue Reading →
Marketing: The Annoying Kind
My marketing updates have been well-received, so I'm tossing another one your way. Unlike the blog tour and shop talk, this one is my least favorite technique. Why? Because there is a thin line between marketing through these so-called "public cold calls" on social media and spamming. Oh, I felt some of you roll your eyes.... Continue Reading →
Two Week Update
Between trying my best to ignore Amazon's wacky rankings to obsessively working my social media platforms, this hasn't been a week I'd take much pride in. Overall, despite the anxiousness and distractions abound, this week has gone rather well. I've increased my twitter interactions by around 50% with a marked increase in followers. Had a... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 