How to Remove AI Voice from Your Writing
AI writing leaves patterns readers can feel. Learn how to spot AI voice, clean your prose, and strengthen your author voice with this practical guide
Publishing Math: The Real Cost of Being an Author
Print to Pro Read about the real cost of becoming an author
Think traditional publishing is free? We’re breaking down the real costs of publishing—self, hybrid, and trad—and why your “book deal” might cost you more than you think. New episode of #ProsTalkingProse is live!
Book Marketing Shenanigans: Can Kickstarter Actually Work?
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Thinking about using Kickstarter to market your book? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. We break down the realities of book marketing for indie authors, including when (and why) Kickstarter can be a powerful campaign tool. Learn how to align your crowdfunding strategy with your author business, avoid common marketing mistakes, and build long-term visibility without falling for publishing gimmicks. If you're a self-published or hybrid author looking to level up your book promotion strategy, this is a must-read.
Nobody Knows What They’re Doing (And That’s Okay): Real Talk for Authors Navigating the Chaos
resh off the Storymakers conference, I’m diving into the real conversations authors are having behind the scenes. From fear of failure and awkward rebrands to marketing confusion and self-publishing stigma, this week’s Pros Talking Prose gets real. If you’ve ever asked, “Now what?”—this one’s for you.
Your Readers Aren’t Dumb: Top 5 Ways to Use Less Words & Have More Feels
How to use less words and wrtie more emotion
If you have to explain the emotion, the scene isn’t working as hard as it should. And worse? You're robbing your reader of the one thing they want to do—feel something for themselves. Learn the top 5 ways to stop overexplaining and hit the feels.
What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late: The Unspoken Rules of Publishing
Unspoken Rules of Publishing
Publishing a book? Congrats—you've entered a world that’s part art, part business, and part secret society. In our latest episode of Pros Talking Prose, Troy Lambert and I spilled the tea (and maybe a little blood, sweat, and red ink) on the unwritten rules of publishing—the things no one tells you until you’re too far in to back out.
The Red Flags Are Real: A Rant About Predatory Publishers
Let’s talk about something that makes my blood boil: predatory publishing. This post is a must-read if you’re an author with a dream and a draft because there are wolves out there dressed as helpful hybrid publishers. I’ve seen too many authors fall victim to slick marketing and shady contracts.
From Lost to Found: Using Genre & Metadata to Skyrocket Book Sales
Are you hiding your book in plain sight? Let’s talk about how genre, subgenre, and metadata can make or break your discoverability—and what you can do about it today.
Taxes for Authors: Don’t Let the IRS Be Your Plot Twist
Whether you're an indie author, a traditionally published writer, or living that hybrid life, if you're making money from your words, congrats: you're running a business. Welcome to the club, Authorpreneur!