Writing

Beta Readers Done Right

We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.

Word Count Freedom

Many indie-publishing authors want to know how long their books "should be." The long and short of it: book lengths don't matter. Stories matter.

Drafting to Editing

A look at my process from drafting to editing. Since self-editing is such an important part of self-publishing, let's dive in.

Manage Expectations

Success means something different to every author — from seeing your book on Amazon to Brandon Sanderson–level stardom. Here is how I think about expectations so I can set and reach my goals.

Slow and Steady

Our desire to hit timelines often makes us overlook fully preparing our books before hitting publish. It's more important to give readers an amazing book than to rush.

Don't Do Everything!

If you're an indie author like me, doing everything we "need to do" is far from possible. Doing it all causes burnout — so pick what serves you.

A Day in the Life

Welcome behind the scenes to the world of an indie author — a rollercoaster of creativity, numbers, and the pursuit of dreams. Here is the fun and the drudgery of a day in my life as a writer, editor, cover designer, marketer, and advertiser.