Becoming a successful writer is more difficult than ever before. The internet has connected us all in a profound way that makes competition more fierce than it’s ever been. At the same time, many...

The learning curve to publishing a book is steep. First there is the craft of writing good prose, then one must learn the finer points of book design, and after that, one is faced with acquiring...

The first step to setting up your author website is choosing a domain name and hosting provider. These two foundational elements are important for different reasons and choosing carelessly can cause...

When I tell people I am a published author, but that I have a full-time job as a project manager as well, they usually give me that stare that says "you're kidding, right?" Most authors do not...

Welcome to the 82nd episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help authors, especially self-published and indie authors, with marketing their books and...

It was July 2013 and I had nothing. No social presence. No website. No substantial connections. I wanted to be something, but I was delusional thinking having a great idea was all I needed. I...