Conspicuous Absences
Omitting blurbs on your first nonfiction text won't do you any favors.
Tag: Pro Tips
Posts with this tag give expert advice.
On Wordle and Inflection Points
All authors face problems when writing their manuscripts. Ignoring them and pushing ahead will bite you in the ass.
Writer Sloppiness Remains Alive and Well
As a nondescript Saturday morning proved, examples of poorly written prose remain pervasive.
The Skinny on Book Forewords
Common questions and answers about whether or not pursuing one makes sense.
Be Wary of Bestseller Claims
Overly generic ones engender the same suspicions as their overly specific counterparts.
How Much Text Should You Put on the Back of Your Book?
Eager first-time authors often make the same mistake I did. Don't.