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Writing has always been solitary work. Most of the time it’s just you, a blinking cursor, and a mind full of questions you’re not entirely sure how to answer. Questions about craft. Questions about publishing. Questions about whether you’re doing any of this the “right” way at all. The Dear Indie advice column exists for…
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Independent publishing is no longer the underground route. It’s a thriving industry, a legitimate creative path, and for many a full-time livelihood. But here’s the truth that often gets skipped in the TikTok-fueled dream of instant success: longevity in indie publishing doesn’t come from hype — it comes from strategy.
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I’ve had the pleasure to do some non-digital art for a client. This specific client wanted to have artwork done by hand included as part of their book. I am sharing this picture I grabbed of me working on this for them. I’ve given out tips for writers over the years, but not many art…
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At some point or another we, writers, will need to travel for work. Whether it’s a book tour, convention, or speaking engagement. It’s just par for the course when you’re writing professionally. Now that I see writers traveling again for work, I thought it was time to share my tips and advice for those that…
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I wrote, in the past, why I decided to do Nanowrimo last year, but it also taught me things about myself. As time has passed, I have realized it taught me more that the initial realizations. For me, confirmations have always been the best for me to know I can do something or that I’ve…
