I don’t know about you, but the past couple of years, I have not been as creative as I want to be. Part of that is having a toddler at home, but part of it is the whole global situation that’s been going on. As the year switched over to 2022, though, I knew I […]
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It’s here! My five-week, intensive self-publishing course, Publish And Thrive, is now open for enrollment. Have you been dreaming of a life and career as a successful author? Taking your career into your own hands and self-publishing your work is an incredible, fulfilling path that can lead to life-changing income and connections, but there’s a […]
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I honestly can’t believe the end is almost here. When I started writing the Shadow Demons Saga back in 2010, I never dreamed it would be such a huge part of my life and career. As I begin setting up my plotting notes and getting ready to start drafting the final book in the series, […]
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I’m back today with my Top 10 best practices to follow when writing and publishing your series. This is our final content video in this series, but I’m excited to say I’ll also be doing a Q&A on Series Writing coming up next week, too. Watch today’s video on the 10 best practices for Publishing […]
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Hi, again! Today, I have some helpful tips on how to market and launch your book release. I know it’s been a while since I posted here on the blog. Make sure you’re following me on YouTube to get more content, as I post regularly over there. So, where have I been? Busy, to say […]
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Let’s talk about rapid releasing, what it means, what are the pros and cons, and whether this is the right strategy for you. Or not. A lot of authors in the indie space are banking on a rapid release strategy, and many of us understand the pros for this in today’s market. On the other […]
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I have to admit, I’ve been pretty nervous to share these numbers of how much money I’ve really made self-publishing with all of you. However, in the end, I have to step away from my nerves about who will judge me in order to show you that making a good living as an indie author […]
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Over the past nine years, I have learned a lot about success in self-publishing. I’ve learned a lot about making mistakes, too, but every mistake has been a valuable lesson for me that I am grateful for. In today’s video, I’m discussing some of my Top 6 tips for finding success as an indie author. […]
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As writers, we all want to get more done. If you’ve been at this for any period of time, you already know just how massive an author’s to-do list can be, and one of the keys to getting it all done is admitting that you can’t! I’m serious. You can’t do it all. There are […]
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I’m back today to share more of my Top 8 Lessons Learned in 8 Years of Indie Publishing, and I want to share with you one key component to a successful self-publishing strategy. Right now, everyone seems to be preaching short-term tactics. “Here’s how you can make money fast with this simple hack.” Well, I […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.