I’ve known Brad Whittington since his son and I were in the high school drumline together. As good friends with his son, I became fast friends with the family—all spectacular people in their own right. But life happened. The Whittingtons moved away, and I eventually went to college. Still, I kept in touch, especially after …
Author Brad Whittington Talks Self-Publishing, Writing, and The Reluctant Saint Read More »
When it comes to nonfiction that meets a need, I have two responses for books that immediately solve a problem: “I wish I would I have had this when …” and “Why didn’t I think of that?” The Self Publisher’s Ultimate Resource Guide made me respond in both ways. I wish I would have had …
When I finally decided to self-publish my book in 2013, I searched far and wide for resources that could help me do just that.[ref]Here’s a great list of writing resources that have also helped.[/ref] Simon Whistler’s Rocking Self-Publishing Podcast was one of the first podcasts I began listening to on a consistent basis. Every week, …
Derek Siddoway, an online connection and young self-published author, recently contacted me to be the first Author Origins interview for his new blog, EverydayAuthor.com. I appreciated the invite, but I love the concept for the blog. I believe it will share the kind of information and encouragement I wish I would have had almost two years ago …
Before starting to write your book, it’s imminently helpful to know how many words your book will contain. Knowing your final word count, even if it’s an estimate, provides a number of benefits.