Turning the page ~ 10 tips for maintaining reader interest

As writers, we know it's vital to keep the reader interested. This is true whether we're constructing a thriller, a poem or a technical document. Without the reader, there is no transaction. There are only words on a page. Given the subjectivity of our art, how can we ensure our work is compelling to our… Continue reading Turning the page ~ 10 tips for maintaining reader interest

To print and beyond ~ the brass tacks of independent and self-publishing

The decision to self-publish or to sign a contract with a small, independent publisher is a difficult one for most writers. Last week, we took a look at some of the reasons Alex and I chose to "go indie". This week, we'd like to carry the topic further by sharing some of our personal experiences… Continue reading To print and beyond ~ the brass tacks of independent and self-publishing

Why Self-Publish?

For Alex and me, the decision to self-publish was arrived at after much discussion. In 2006, after a number of "near" victories with The Noon God and Gold And Fishes, I personally made the leap. It was apparent to me that glowing rejections, no matter how flattering and well-meaning, would not be enough to sustain… Continue reading Why Self-Publish?