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 →
Juggling like a Pro
All juggling herein is hypothetical or organizational. As you sadly put aside your balls, knives, and whatever flaming tortures you planned to throw around, take heart. This is the post on preparing yourself for reality. What reality? The reality that authors often aren't supported by their writing alone. Having other obligations is expected. People in... Continue Reading →
Just Read
There are two types of people I've seen who mention on social media that they don't read. Firstly, those who claim not to have the time. These ones often express desires to write which seems so counterintuitive to me. The second do so in some twisted attempt to knock down the value of the written... 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 →
Marketing: Taking the Leap
How do you judge your marketing success if you don't have direct access to book sales? Well, to some degree, you can't judge individual campaign types or individual ad success. Amazon rankings can help, but once again, the system there is comparative and inconsistent. When publishing traditionally, you generally get schedule reports with paychecks. Mine... Continue Reading →
Eli Celata 