Stay safe, and stay sane. I hear these words more and more lately, and I think it's succinct and meaningful. I hope everyone who reads this is healthy and doing well. One thing I've been able to do as a result of sheltering in place is read a lot more. If you're looking for some inspirational stories or tips or even some random tidbits, then I've got a list for … [Read more...] about Staying Sane By Reading and Learning
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Focusing on Wins, Big and Small
There are many ways to define success. Lately, I've been focusing on emphasizing my wins, big and small. It's a good way to stay motivated, and to not also succumb to the endless to-dos and feeling like nothing gets accomplished. With that in mind, here are some recent wins related to digital publishing: More than 1 million books were self-published in 2017, according … [Read more...] about Focusing on Wins, Big and Small
Books and Stories From the Past
Just for fun, for today's blog post I thought I'd share some interesting links about stories from the past. Coloring Books First up are a couple links about coloring books. Apparently, coloring books started out as meant for adults. According to Time, there are early coloring books from the 1600s that depict engraved maps, and it was a trend to color the maps in yourself. … [Read more...] about Books and Stories From the Past
A Look at Self-Publishing Success Stories
Happy New Year! Now is the time to rejuvenate and get motivated for the year. And to help, here are some success stories. It's hard to be an indie author. There's often depressing news about how ebook sales are going down and people are getting tired of digital, or how people are buying coloring books but not ebooks. And sometimes, startups that help hybrid authors shut down, … [Read more...] about A Look at Self-Publishing Success Stories