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by Will Viharo
Let’s face it: if you’re a writer because you want to make money, you may be in the wrong business. But then again, maybe not. Success stories are out there, and they only happen when someone actually goes for it. In any case, you need to set your own goals and standards as an author, and then determine whether you’ve achieved them regardless of what others think. And good luck with that…
by Will Viharo
Borders are being blurred across the indie publishing spectrum these days, as the DIY digital revolution redefines what it means to be a “professional author.” Just like mainstream methods of reaching one’s target audience have drastically changed over the past few years, so too have the once restrictive perimeters of genre. Since all the old rules are being broken and reinvented, why confine yourself to just one category – even within a single book?
by Will Viharo
The short, easy answer to that loaded question is, “no.” The more honest, much more complicated answer, which requires elaboration, is “it depends.” Since this is a blog, not a tweet, we’re going with the latter option…
by Will Viharo
“Everything is politics,” or so declared the great German author Thomas Mann. He may have a point, and since he is widely acknowledged as a literary genius, I’m inclined to give him the benefit of any doubt. But when it comes to creativity, the lines between art and politics can be either distinct or blurred, depending on your agenda and audience. Just ask any comic that refuses to play college campuses these days...
by Will Viharo
Let’s face it: reading demands a lot of work from the consumer. People’s attentions spans are shrinking along with overall book sales. However, there are enough books still selling – even by indie authors – to provide enough evidence that the literary industry is still alive, if not exactly kicking like visually oriented entertainment, from video games to television to movies. Rule number one for keeping readers on the hook in this cerebral medium? Don’t bore them with unnecessary details…
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