Indie Writer Resources

Self-Publishing Online Workshop

I get questions all the time about self-publishing, so I thought I’d mention here that I’m teaching a two week online workshop on self-publishing through the Heart of Carolina Romance Writers. The class will run from this Sunday, February 2nd to Sunday the 16th. Everything will take place online, so you don’t have to worry about location! I will be covering everything from the basics to some slightly more advanced techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll have information on how to format, upload, price, and market your self-published book. I’ll also give you a huge resource list with…

14 Ways to Motivate Your Writing in 2014

I have a motivation problem. It’s not that I don’t love writing. I LOVE it. I am not sure I could live without it. I need to write. Which is probably part of the problem for me. The things I need the most are often the things I work the hardest to avoid. And let me tell you, most days it’s easy to avoid writing. I am a full-time Mom to a very active 18-month-old and we have a brand new house with lots of unpacked boxes, so finding time to write is the difficult part. You’d think I would…

STOP Comparing Yourself

STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHER AUTHORS!!! Seriously, stop. I’m saying this for my sake as much as yours, believe me. And hey, maybe you don’t have this problem. Maybe you are a shining example of peace and happiness and self-love regardless of your sales numbers. If you are, I want to know your secret! Most of us, though, are daily passengers on the comparison roller-coaster. Why that book and not mine? Why did she get accepted for that program/ad/opportunity over me? My sales have completely disappeared and all my friends are hitting the New York Times bestseller list. I’m a…

Nook Press Chat

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be the featured guest tonight on the NOOK Press facebook page, answering questions about self-publishing!!! I almost freaked out when I saw this on my NOOK press self-publishing dashboard: Seeing my name up there where everyone can see it made me find kind of famous for a few minutes!!! HAHA! Anyway, I know I have lots of readers who are interested in writing their own novel and self-publishing it, so this is your chance to come ask questions. Hope to see you there! To attend, simply visit the NOOK Press FB page…

Milestone: 150,000 Books Sold!!!

I was so hoping to hit this major milestone before my 3 year Indie-versary in October, and wow! I made it!!! This is such a dream come true and when I think about the number 150,000, it makes me want to sit down and cry out of sheer gratefulness. I am so happy to be a full-time writer and to have people who come back to my books over and over. First and foremost, thank you to all my readers and friends for your support over the past 3 years. I couldn’t have done this without you. When I hit…

WRITE-A-PALOOZA!!!! Myrtle Beach Spring Edition

It’s that time again for me! I get this itch for the beach every so often, and I’m incredibly lucky and grateful that I only live a short drive away from the beautiful beaches on the Atlantic coast. Myrtle Beach, SC here I come!!!! Here WE come, actually. I’ll be heading there on Saturday with my little family of three. We have a two bedroom oceanfront condo, and I can’t wait! The weather is supposed to be gorgeous, warm and sunny. Exactly what I need right now, let me tell you. But this isn’t a vacation in the typical sense….