Why Writers And Self-Publishers NEED A Blog

You have a blog, right? If you’re a writer and you answered no to that question, then welcome to the new world of publishing, where social media and connecting with readers is a full-time job. And to do the job well, you need a blog. FutureBook has a post detailing the importance of having a [...] Read more »

Does The Publishing World Still Love Bloggers?

Chances are good that if you create a super popular blog which appeals to the masses, you’re going to get book offers. Shit My Dad Says, and Stuff White People Like, are just two recent examples. But are people getting sick of blogs-turned-books? Wall Street Journal’s tech blog, digits, asked the question if blog-to-publishing success [...] Read more »

The Zen of New Ideas

Iwrite full time. Ghostwriting, blog posts, comments, emails, tweets. You name it and my fingers might have made it happen. When I first started to write, I had no aspirations for a writing career. Weaving words was merely salve to sooth an aching heart, dulled by my daughter leaving the nest for Kindergarten. I spent [...] Read more »