Self-publishing can sound daunting, and even haunt you like that scary Halloween exhibit, especially after you start doing a little online research. That's why I started Incubation Press. Even if prospective authors decide to hire someone else to self-publish their...
Want your book to be taken seriously? Then make sure you self-publish like a pro, starting with all the essential book elements. Not every book features all book elements. In the list below, I'll indicate which are optional and which are not. But at least you'll know...
Like every writer, you want to self-publish like a pro. But do you know how? As much as you might feel you don't need to, being able to self-publish like a pro often boils down to revising your manuscript and then having it professional edited. And that requires equal...
Do you ever wonder how the pros keep cranking out books or articles year after year? While that's certainly not easy, it's also not rocket science. The key is finding what works for you, and then keeping a few tricks of the trade in mind so that you, too, can write...
You've thrown everything you have into your book, and it's finally done. Now it's time to design a cover that not only does it justice, but grabs the notice of potential readers. But here's the deal. Most of them won't be seeing it in real life. Instead of seeing a...
Give your readers a vicarious experience and you'll suck them in every time. Whether you're writing fiction or creative nonfiction, that means writing great scenes that come alive through dialogue, detail and more. Every scene in your book needs to have a purpose. In...
So you're writing a novel. Congratulations! Whether you're just starting out or already have a carefully crafted plot structure and a draft, you want to make sure of three things above all else: Are your characters believable? Does your main character change because...
Do you aim high when writing? Or do you let a lack of self-confidence get in the way? Have you ever noticed how dogs don't seem to doubt themselves? Give a pup a choice between a stick and a log, and the latter almost always wins out regardless of the pup's size....
Want to write but can't seem to ever get it done despite that writing commitment you've made to yourself? Funny how that happens. Three years ago, I wrote a blog post about the need for time blocking. The main point was that none of us will ever just find the time to...
One Stop Writing Shop is hitting the road. Flexing my penchant for travel and travel writing, I've launched a website called Travels with Linden & Friends. From destination pieces to restaurant reviews, the travel writing and photo essays will provide personal...
