by Will Viharo
The best thing about being an indie writer these days is that you’re in charge of all your own publicity and promotions! That can also be the worst thing, though. Not just for you, but sometimes, for your audience, too…
by Will Viharo
Spring is the season of rebirth, and that doesn’t just apply to tree leaves and flowers. The sense of a fresh start is literally in the air. Take a deep breath, and inhale the possibilities of a brighter future. Romance is in the air as well, but love comes in many forms. Your love for your writing is no less worthy of respect and investment than your relationships with pets or people. It’s a part of your identity. Nurture it, and you will grow both personally and professionally.
by Will Viharo
Authors always appreciate artistic autonomy, but not everyone is willing to exchange that in return for the benefits of association with a larger, professional entity that provides struggling writers with support, connections, and cachet appeal. I’ve learned the hard way that the sacrifice of my creative freedom is not worth the trade. But I can only speak for myself, which is exactly one of the reasons I’d rather just go it alone.
by Will Viharo
Movies, music and videos are much more popular modes of entertainment than literature. That’s been true at least since the dawn of cinema. How to compete? You can’t, and you don’t, since they’re all completely different mediums that demand varying degrees of a consumer's investment of time and energy. But “seeing” and "hearing" your book in your mind’s eye will entertain your audience in the same way a film or song does, only with far fewer restrictions on the imagination…
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