I saw a question on the Support Indie Authors board that asked if you can recover from a bad review. I’m here to tell you that you can if you don’t let that one-star review stop you. Remember, perseverance is the key. We authors often focus on our reviews. We crave for input from readers, … Continue reading Day 73 of 90: Recovering from bad reviews #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

It's amazing to me how much a story can change our thinking. A well written story can completely change the way we look at the world. I really believe that reading throughout my life has helped to shape me into the empathetic person I am today. I've seen outside perspectives from thousands of points of … Continue reading Day 72 of 90: Never Stop Reading #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

Love teaches tolerance, tolerance teaches strength. Nothing special about those words, I just wanted to share them. Anyways, I’m already halfway through my first pass of my latest work in progress. I’m a firm believer in the editing process, as that’s where I believe the stories are perfected. First draft is where they are made, … Continue reading Day 71 of 90: Writing Methods #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

What a great feeling, finishing a project! I know, I’ve still got a while to go to finish this project, but the other that I started at the same time is now ready for editing. Now comes the work part of being an author. It’s interesting, going back and reading over your own work. You … Continue reading Day 70 of 90: Finishing Projects #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

I get a lot of work done late at night, or early in the morning while most people are asleep. I believe it's a combination of factors that makes this true. It isn't just the lack of people awake enough to interrupt me, it's the nature of our tired brains as well. That's why I … Continue reading Day 69 of 90: Circadian Rhythm #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

Over two thirds of the way through this project! Not only am I nearing the end of this project, but my other works are going awesome as well. It’s like writing here helps to jumpstart everything else. I know I’ve told you guys that before, but it really is true. Even though I usually write … Continue reading Day 67 of 90: Over 2/3 of the way done! #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors

It’s amazing, how the small things in life can make you appreciate it so much more. Usually, my wife wakes up, fixes coffee for the both of us. This morning, I decided to break that ritual, and make my wife coffee, so it was ready when she woke up. The joy that lit in her … Continue reading Day 64 of 90:The Small Things #ASMSG #IARTG #IAN1 #SupportIndieAuthors