Get The Self-Publishing Handbook for Free-Ninety-Nine
Almost ten years ago, I published The Self-Publishing Handbook. For several years, I traveled all over, teaching this content at writers conferences, book festivals, and libraries. This book has been read by thousands of writers, and helped so many of them to publish...
How to develop a sustainable writing routine
I recently received an email from a reader named Abbi P. who asked, "I've been having some trouble developing a daily writing routine, so I thought I would ask you if you had any advice to build good writing habits so I can make that a priority and be able to write...
This might be the coolest project I’ve ever had the opportunity to work on
I gained a lot of experience in publishing by producing anthologies through the Ohio Writers Association (originally Columbus Creative Cooperative). We weren’t the first writers group to think of publishing a collection of our work, but we set a professional bar for...
Where do you want to be one year from now?
Before I started The Company, I worked in the secular publishing industry for ten years, mostly as a marketing consultant and developmental editor. No matter who my client was, I found that I almost always gave the same advice over and over. There are a few things...
Launching Thirzah: The Librarian’s Ruse
It’s been an honor to work with Thirzah. For the past two years, she’s been at The Company (formerly the School of Kingdom Writers) perfecting her craft, building an audience for her work, learning about the publishing industry, and growing in her relationship with...
How do I set the stakes in my story?
My friend Erynn recently emailed me this question. "I've submitted to The Company's critique group a few times and one of your comments kind of stuck with me. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me a little writing advice? You mentioned the last time I...
Three Secret Super Powers of Failing Publicly
In order to accomplish anything, you have to be willing to fail. It's the one common trait among all successful people. For writers, that means putting yourself out there. Publish that blog, make that reel, tweet that joke...before you're confident it's ready. Doing...
Feeling indecisive? Do you know your mission?
Are you ever paralyzed by small decisions? Like you’re going to get some lunch, but you just can’t seem to pick somewhere and make it happen? Try defining the mission. It may seem silly, but getting lunch is a big theoretical idea. With no parameters, it’s a wide open...
It’s ok to just write.
I have a startling message for you. You can just write. You don’t have to want to publish or build a platform. You’re allowed to just enjoy the art form and express yourself. I own a meat smoker and I love it. During the warmer months, most weekends you’ll find me...
They want to publish your story? Six keys to prevent future cringe.
So you’ve had a short story accepted for publication! Congratulations. Paid or unpaid, it doesn’t matter, I bet you’re tickled pink! Someone else believes in your work and soon real readers are going to see your story in print. Hallelujah! I know what it’s like to be...
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