Sep 21, 2022How I Created An Audiobook Using AIAudiobooks are the preferred method for many readers when it comes to reading books. And while my favorite method of reading is still the old fashion way of reading a physical or ebook copy with my eyes, I do love audiobooks. I have listened to over 100 books via audiobooks…AI3 min readAI3 min read
Aug 2, 2022Release Day!Today is the day. Months of writing, editing, and promotion have all come down to this moment. My first book Living Rent Free In My Head: Essays On Pop Culture is out today! You can purchase the eBook version of the book anywhere you buy books including Amazon, Barnes &…Self Publishing3 min readSelf Publishing3 min read
Jul 13, 2022Book Sales Goals For Living Rent Free In My HeadTo have a successful book launch, you need to set some goals. Without knowing what you want to accomplish from publishing your book, you’ll inevitably become disappointed. Outlining what you want from your book release will go a long way in making your launch the best it can be. The…Self Publishing3 min readSelf Publishing3 min read
Jul 12, 2022Why I Priced My Books The Way I DidWhen you’re indie author, you get to be your own boss. Every decision made about your book is up to you. Including the price of your books. While it is kinda fun having that much control over your book, picking the price is not as simple as it may seems. …Self Publishing2 min readSelf Publishing2 min read
Jul 11, 2022Announcing Giveaway of Living Rent Free In My Head!Who doesn’t like free stuff? I like it. You probably like it. Everyone likes free stuff. Which is why I’m happy to announce I want to give away free copies of my book. You’ve read the title of this blog post. You know what I’m up to. I am hosting…Giveaway2 min readGiveaway2 min read
Jul 8, 2022How I Titled My Book & How You Can Title YoursI’ve never been good at naming things. The usernames I’ve created for myself on Twitter and Instagram are basic but straightforward. They’re a shortened version of my name and what I do: write. Simple and to the point. Could they be any more creative? Yes, yes they could. However, that…Self Publishing3 min readSelf Publishing3 min read
Jul 7, 2022The Self-Publishing Tools I Use & RecommendSelf-publishing is more than pulling up a Google Doc or Microsoft Word and writing a book. It takes more than that to create your dream book. I learned that quickly on my self-publishing journey. Once I finished writing the essays and compiling them together, I began researching what I needed…Self Publishing3 min readSelf Publishing3 min read
Jul 6, 2022Revealing the Essays in Living Rent Free In My HeadIn Living Rent Free In My Head, I wrote/rewrote/edited a total of 20 essays. Some of these essays will sound familiar as you might’ve read them previously on the blog. While other essays will be completely brand new to you as they haven’t been read by anyone, other than me…Self Publishing5 min readSelf Publishing5 min read
Jul 5, 2022How Much Money I Spent Self-Publishing My Book.When it comes to paying for your book to be published, authors typically have to pay for cover design, editing and proofreading, formatting, and marketing. Other expenses can include the production of an audiobook, ISBN numbers, editorial reviews, and digital ads. The cost of each of these things can become…Self Publishing4 min readSelf Publishing4 min read
Jul 4, 2022Why I Chose Self-PublishingEvery author must ask themselves one question before writing a book. Should I self-publish or traditionally publish my book? You’re probably already aware of those terms if you’re an author or aspiring author. But, in case you aren’t familiar with them, traditional publishing is precisely what it sounds like. It…Self Publishing3 min readSelf Publishing3 min read
