The One-Step Process for Finding Story Inspiration

Story inspiration can be tough to come across. Whether you’re new to creating or a seasoned author, story inspiration is the bread and butter of staying relevant and active in publishing. There’s lots of advice out there for getting the creative mind going, but actually finding story inspiration boils down to one thing—asking a question … Continue reading The One-Step Process for Finding Story Inspiration

5 Tips to Get More Reviews from Book Bloggers

If you’re publishing books, indie or otherwise, in today’s market, you’re probably aware that the days of putting a book up for sale and going to lunch while sales roll in are a thing of the past. (If you aren’t, spoiler?) Creating is a rewarding experience, and if you’re anything like me, you love the … Continue reading 5 Tips to Get More Reviews from Book Bloggers

Content Warnings: What They Are and Deciding Whether to Use Them

If you’ve ever looked up a movie online before going to the theater (you know, back in the day), you probably saw a rating: G for “General,” “PG13 for “Parental guidance suggested for kids under 13,” and so on. Those ratings may also be accompanied by a word or two telling you why the movie is rated that way (for example, rated R for violence). The rating is a quick way to say “hey, this movie is best for [age range] and contains [this element] which may not be appealing to all viewers.”