If You Want to Sell Books, You Have to Start Acting Like a Business
Think self-publishing is just writing and uploading? Think again. Cheryl Denise Bannerman dishes out clever, real-talk strategies to help indie authors run their book launch like a boss—with AI tools, business savvy, and a whole lot of personality.
The Literary and Creative Impact of Women
March 8th is International Women’s Day and that means it is time to honor the incredible contributions of women across all fields, including literature, poetry, self-care advocacy, and creative expression. Let’s face it – WE ROCK! Not only do we produce life...
Celebrating National Backward Day: Finding Inspiration in Reverse
January 31st is National Backward Day—a quirky celebration of all things reversed. While going backward is often seen as a setback, this day reminds us that stepping back or flipping the script can reveal unexpected treasures. For writers, words spelled backward and the concept of moving in reverse can be powerful tools for inspiration.
5 Tips for Setting (and Actually Sticking to) Writing Goals
5 Tips for Setting (and Actually Sticking to) Writing Goals: Because Your Novel Won’t Write Itself, Right? – Saying, “I’ll write more” is like saying, “I’ll exercise”—vague enough to fail by February. Instead, nail down exactly what you want
5 Ways Holiday Decorating and Baking Spark Creativity in Writers
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a balance between work and personal life can feel like trying to keep too many balls in the air at once. However, this does not just apply to married people or those with families, but to single people as well.
How to Achieve Work/Life Balance—Even When You’re Single
What does balance look like for you? In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between work and personal life can feel like trying to keep too many balls in the air at once. However, this does not just apply to married people or those with families, but to single...
The Secret to Crafting Compelling Mystery Novels: Writing Tips
Someone asked me in a recent interview what genre I enjoy writing the most. My response: mystery. Although I am dedicated to and write often about the awareness of mental health, domestic abuse, and other burning issues in our society, I also long to invite...
Making New Year’s Resolutions Stick All Year Long
Sad Bored Glamorous Woman Having No Fun at Party The New Year’s party is over. Now what? Did you know that the tradition of making New Year's resolutions has ancient roots and can be traced back to various cultures throughout history? In this first post of the New...
Diversifying Your Distribution as a Self-Published Author
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” However, as a self-published author, this is more like a mantra for success. At least for me it is. I had to maximize my distribution and find the platforms that gave me the highest royalty percentage.
Every platform is good at one thing and not so good at others. I just could not find one platform to serve all my needs…and result in sales. So, after years of analysis and platform jumping, here’s what I ended up with.
The Power of Words Over Life and Death
Words Matter If you are a writer, like me, you may know all too well the power of words. But in this case, I am not only speaking about what you write and others read. As we hit the halfway point in 2023,...