When I published my first book, I didn't really know what I was doing. I read a lot of articles, talked to a lot of self-pub authors, and built my own plan. So much of it was trial and error. And I did it all virtually alone. The second time around, I knew I wanted things to be different. So, I set out to build my own publishing team.

Today, I share an interview with Kit Aldridge. We talk her debut novel, Unraveled, trad publishing vs. self-publishing, and her author mascot.

A character needs both an internal goal and an external goal in order to feel relatable and to drive the story forward.

When everyone is using socials to market, and there are more ads than organic content, is it still the best way to reach readers?

The path to publishing is an exciting (if daunting) process, one which has led many authors to spiral with self-doubt. But the biggest...

If you're a writer, you've probably experienced the dread of procrastination. So I've compiled 5 strategies to get that first draft finished

Writing a book is hard. You might scoff at that sentence. You might smile to yourself in quiet agreement, having gone through and...

While I hate trial-and-error, it's a great way to learn and I learned a lot from publishing my first book. Join me to learn from my mistakes

Dive into the breakdown of IngramSpark, Amazon, and Draft2Digital to find the best Print on Demand fit for you!

You’re an author who needs a map for your newest masterpiece of literature. I’m a fantasy cartographer who thinks you can make a banger map.

Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing with this introductory guide to self-publishing a novel. Find out what you really need to succeed!

A brief look at how I ran my paperback pre-order campaign for A Thief Among Liars and whether or not it was worth it.

Today, I share an interview with Samantha K. Garner, author of The Quiet is Loud (shortlisted for the 2022 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize).

No matter what stage you're at in your author journey, it's time to start branding like the business mogul you are.

A brief note about my journey from draft to self-published with a cost breakdown.

Navigating the publishing industry can be a challenge. Today we outline the standards for determining where your book fits in the market.

Setting can sometimes be overlooked in writing, but it plays a crucial role in the impact of a scene. Let's explore how to land that impact.

Ya, New Adult, and Crossover are often confused when it comes to publishing. We explore the differences and determine where to fit our book.

Learn how to craft compelling dialogue to make every line in your story work for you.

Fellow Canadian author, Tara A. Lake, sits down with me to talk process, inspiration, and future projects.