Anyone that has wanted to write a series, be it novel, comic, tv or film should begin with establishing the world along with the protagonist or main character. To do this, it requires that you create what I call the Guiding Principles of your world.
Anyone or any place claiming Self-Publishing will be a lucrative and 'easy to get famous' venture lied to you big time. It's actually the opposite! Self-Publis
When becoming an author, few 'just want to write a book' and leave it at that. Most of us want to get paid for all the hard work. Get your hands on a book deal with a big old publishing house and that's a distinct possibility at least in the short ru
Anyone enthusiastic about their book (script or other project they've hewn into being from their imaginations and bare hands) will assuredly express 'love' for their work. A creator should 'love' the work. It's that love that keeps us going and hopef
I recently stumbled on to a sci-fi / fantasy contest being sponsored by the NERDIST and being hosted by INKSHARES, a company dedicated to reader-interest driven, neo-traditional publication. Despite having self-published a collection
With the advent of digital and self publishing, novelist seem to have a rare opportunity to 'break' longstanding, traditional writing formats and create 'new' styles.
Right off I can hear you thinking, 'What? Why would anyone want to change the way no
One thing anyone who decides to go down the road to Self-Publishing better know the odds of being thoroughly disappointed with your book, comic or film not 'hitting it big' are high against you. Your work could be the best thing ever, but there is no
Whether you've already gone down 'the dark path' or are standing at the 'cliff's edge', Self-Publishing is a big step. Though there are numerous 'How-to's' to gas you up on the 'wonderful world of self-publishing', the real deal is more like finding
Many who contemplate creating content dream of 'making it big' with their 'wonderful' work. Thing is; more than likely your work good or not, will not 'make it big' the first time up. Unless you're lucky and tap into some 'vein' the mainstream sudden
Creators are familiar with the trials of making work that leads to failure or moderate success. But... are you prepared for the possibility your work will be recognized? Are you prepared to 'Blow-Up?'
Only the most monastic and self-denying creator po
I have a sci-fi anthology coming out and I was looking for people who can beta read it and give me feedback. Its just under 78,000 in word count. Description is below:
Sixteen stories taking place during the cataclysmic events of Star Brigade
The one thing every content creator must deal with is; when the day comes to 'Pay the Man/Woman' for services rendered. The 'Digital Revolution' has made it possible for Self-Publishers to get their content made whether for print, video or online dis
To say the least as a both a 'self-publisher' and publisher, my 'relationship' with Amazon has been educational. With the recent tumult they are undergoing with denying customer access to a certain large publishing house's line of books, a clear mess