The Perils of Small Presses: A Cautionary Tale It began, as most ruminations on the fragility of life do, with a broken bookcase. Okay, maybe not *broken*, exactly, but sagging under the weight of literary ambition like a weary Atlas. As I shifted stacks of novels, their spines creased and […]
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From Picker to Prime Time: My Journey to an Amazon Commercial Okay, so maybe “Tinkerbell” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think “Amazon warehouse.” But hear me out. I’ve always been a bit of a tinkerer. Give me a broken toaster, a busted bicycle, you name […]
How Long Does It Take to See My First Sale on Kindle Direct Publishing? Navigating the Kindle Direct Publishing Maze: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Authors Embark on a literary adventure and discover the intricacies of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), the gateway for authors to self-publish their works and reach […]
Why Won’t My Kindle Direct Publishing Allow Me to Purchase Books? The Enigma of Kindle Direct Publishing Purchase Restrictions In the realm of digital publishing, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) stands tall as a beacon of accessibility, empowering authors to self-publish their literary creations and reach a global audience. Yet, […]
What Kindle Direct Publishing Says: My Screen Size Is Too Small – Unveiling the Mystery Navigating the Kindle Direct Publishing Labyrinth: Decoding Screen Size Conundrums Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), a gateway for authors to self-publish their literary masterpieces, often presents aspiring wordsmiths with a perplexing quandary: “Your screen size is […]
How Do I Open My Kindle Direct Publishing Book and Edit It? Welcome to the world of self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), where you have the power to bring your literary dreams to life! Whether you’re a seasoned author or a first-time writer, navigating the KDP platform can be […]
You Might Want to Buckle Down. It’s a Looooong Apprenticeship. A Personal Journey Through the Long and Winding Road of Writing The world of writing is often romanticized, portrayed as a solitary pursuit where authors toil away in their garrets, churning out masterpieces. But behind this idealized image lies a […]
The Road to Recovery: Lessons from the Tragic Loss of a Friend In the sorrow-filled summer of 2024, a phone call shattered my world, leaving an echo of despair that still lingers. It was from Liz, a brilliant young doctor who’d shared the arduous journey of addiction and recovery with […]
The Struggle of Authorship: Navigating the Writing Life and Its Impact on Family In the realm of literature, tales of sacrifice and dedication are often told, but behind every great story lies the struggle of authorship—a journey that intertwines personal aspirations with familial bonds. As a writer and WordPress editor, […]
Trichotillomania: A Descent into Madness The Secrecy of Pulling In the labyrinthine corridors of my mind, where shadows dance and secrets hide, there lies a compulsion, an insidious whisper that has haunted me for over two decades. It began in the solitude of my teenage years, a seemingly innocuous gesture, […]