There are many paths a writer can take to publication. One is self-publishing, one is traditional publishing, and one is hybrid publishing. For many writers, being traditionally published – that’s when a publisher handles publishing, printing, and selling your content – is the sought-after dream. It allows you as the writer to do what youContinue reading “New Publisher Alert: Owl Talyn Press Now Accepting Submissions”
Author Archives: Nikki
Indie Author Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Dymond
All too often, I believe there’s a stigma associated with indie authors. After all, traditional publishing has put a certain vision in readers’ heads about what success and storytelling look like. Despite this, there are indie authors writing voraciously every day, setting new standards, and capturing the hearts of readers. Nobody knows heart quite likeContinue reading “Indie Author Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Dymond”
Bookstagram Trend: Asking Your S.O. Questions About Your Reading Habits
Working in content marketing, I love witnessing trends in real-time. It’s like a case study, in a way, to see how the world around you reacts to something so addicting. In the Bookstagram realm (that is, the corner of Instagram that is all about books), there are a few trends that have taken root. Lately,Continue reading “Bookstagram Trend: Asking Your S.O. Questions About Your Reading Habits”
Getting to Know Madeline Nixon
Whenever people ask what I do for a living, I always struggle to summarize how I wear a million hats every day. I always say, “I’m a writer!” It’s easier than explaining that content marketing means I’m writing ad copy and ghostwriting articles for leadership, that my travel writing requires alignment with affiliate content calendarsContinue reading “Getting to Know Madeline Nixon”
Chatting with Harriet Ashford
I love sitting down and getting to know indie authors. When I was a reporter, I learned that everyone has a story to tell, even if they think their life is mundane and boring. Ironically, this seems to be especially true of authors… they weave incredible threads every single day, but they often overlook justContinue reading “Chatting with Harriet Ashford”
Escape to Another World: Unveiling the Top 7 Spellbinding Dystopian Book Ideas to Captivate Your Imagination
My first dystopian novel, Industrialized, Part One: Experiment, is coming out in April of 2024. However, I started writing it in the midst of the Egyptian revolution of 2011, as I remember watching in awe and horror as protesters destroyed ancient artifacts. The thought of a proud nation falling victim to unrest and striving toContinue reading “Escape to Another World: Unveiling the Top 7 Spellbinding Dystopian Book Ideas to Captivate Your Imagination”
Here Are 5 of the Best and Most Anticipated Indie Sci-Fi Books of 2024
Science fiction, like every genre, has its big players and familiar names. As a reader, however, I’ve increasingly found that indie authors are the future of science fiction… it’s kind of funny, really, given that so many sci-fi books dig into worlds set in the near or far future, and that era is sitting inContinue reading “Here Are 5 of the Best and Most Anticipated Indie Sci-Fi Books of 2024”
YSK: Changes To The Findaway Voices Audiobook Distribution Terms of Use
Author’s Note: This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Edit February 16, 2024, 12 p.m.: Findaway Voices by Spotify has reacted to community concerns with an email, sent February 15, 2024 at 11:13 p.m. Eastern Time. They state, “we’ve received valuable feedback, and we understand that there is confusion and concern aboutContinue reading “YSK: Changes To The Findaway Voices Audiobook Distribution Terms of Use”
How To Go About Writing Uncomfortable Scenes With Sensitive or Taboo Topics
Crafting tension-filled scenes is a delicate dance for any writer. It requires a balance between keeping readers on the edge of their seats while ensuring the story remains believable and still palatable. Navigating the unpleasant aspects of these scenes is an art form that can elevate your writing to new heights or condemn it fromContinue reading “How To Go About Writing Uncomfortable Scenes With Sensitive or Taboo Topics”
How to Write a Book in 6 Easy Steps
I’ve been truly blessed to beat the “starving artist” stereotype and make a career as a writer. Of course, that meant I had to learn at a young age to diversify my writing projects. My main sources of income are corporate copywriting (the “day job”), travel blogging, ghostwriting for clients, and the occasional freelance contentContinue reading “How to Write a Book in 6 Easy Steps”