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Every Independent Creator Needs A Statement of Ethics
First published on February 16, 2015
Independent creators: do you have a statement of ethics? Learn how a public statement of your principles and ethics can help build community and attract friends and fans to your work.
My Creativity Plan For 2015
First published on December 23, 2014
I've got big plans to meet big goals as a DIY, independent creative entrepreneur in 2015. The what, the why, and the how are all spelled out in this post!
On “The Art of Asking” by Amanda Palmer
First published on November 22, 2014
Lots of folks are reading The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer. I did, too. Here's my take on this memoir / how-to / inspirational hybrid book.
A Transparency Challenge From A Bottom-List Indie Author
First published on July 18, 2014
I post my gross earnings as an independent author and creator. If you're an indie author or otherwise make some or all of your living as an independent creator, I challenge you to do the same. Here's why...
Five Optimization Tips For Your Author Website
First published on April 11, 2014
You’re an indie author. You have a website, of course. Optimize it to be the best indie author website it can be.
Authors: This Secret To Selling Books On Social Networks Will Completely Change The Way You Sell Books On Social Networks
First published on March 5, 2014
The secret authors need to know when they want to sell books on social networks.
All Writers Should Learn From This Strategy Of Comicbooks and Pop Fiction
First published on January 19, 2014
How and why each novel or short story can serve to lead readers to the rest of your work.
Is Patreon The Neo-Patronage Holy Grail?
First published on December 23, 2013
Presenting the neo-patronage platform Patreon. Could it work for self-published authors as well as it does for musicians and video bloggers?
A Grammarly Review From A New User’s Perspective
First published on September 8, 2013
Checking out the features of Grammerly, a writing aid and proofing web application.