How to make it as an artist: Stop following the rules
The rules we follow to "make it" as an artist are made by commercial interests that don't align with ours. And now, it's time for us to take action.
How authors are paid
For those of you who are not authors but readers, librarians, teachers, parents, here's a brief (simplified) rundown of how authors are paid. There are two basic models.
Becoming a Full-time Writer
Lots of people want to quit their jobs to become full-time authors. It’s one of the subjects I get asked most about. So, I thought I’d write a quick post detailing my experiences. Twelv…
The Key Book Publishing Paths
Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? This infographic will help you determine the best choice for you and your project.
Intellectual Property: The Big Picture for Authors
Ensure that your work continues to generate earnings for you and your heirs by staying on top of contracts, royalties, licensing, and available formats.
On Being A Published Author: The Fantasy Versus the Reality
25 Steps to Being a Traditionally Published Author: Lazy Bastard Edition
So, here’s the deal — August for me is, as the kids say, “supa-cray-cray.” I’m working on like, 17 novels and two scripts or something like that. As such, I have put …
Everything You Wanted to Know about Book Sales (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Publishing is the business of creating books and selling them to readers. And yet, for some reason we aren’t supposed to talk about the latter. Most literary writers consider book sales a half-crass / half-mythological subject that is taboo to discuss. Most literary writers consider book sales a half-crass / half-mythological subject that is taboo to discuss. […]