Alternatives to saying “I’m sorry” | Stop apologizing for existing
Jul 23, 2024 | Advice | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer I had a teacher in the 8th grade who had a list of words and phrases up on his wall that we weren’t allowed to use. I remember walking into homeroom on the first day of school and being...
How to sleep train your baby | Our journey to great newborn sleep
Jul 22, 2024 | Mom stuff | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer Listen, I feel like from the moment those two lines appear, everyone and their mother has something to say to you about sleep. Get it while you can. You'll never sleep again. Yada. Yada....
Amazon Self-publishing questions answered: How to sell books outside of Amazon?
Jul 17, 2024 | Writing | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer There are so many reasons choosing Amazon is such a great option for self-publishing. There are also so many reasons why you may not want to exclusively distribute through Amazon. This...
How to start a business | the initial basics
Jul 10, 2024 | Creative Entrepreneur | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer So, you want to start your own business. Maybe you already have a few ideas swirling around, or maybe it just seems appealing for you to be your own boss. Regardless, you’re curious how...
I tried my first vendor event as an indie author, here’s what I learned
Jul 9, 2024 | Writing | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer After the trip to Michigan, I got bitten with the events bug. More, please! I was going on that trip would reveal one of two things: either I'd hate it and never want to do it again or...
Preparing for my first event as a signing author (realistic & budget friendly) & what I learned doing it
Jul 4, 2024 | Writing | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer Last fall, I was sitting on my back deck hammering through another round of edits on Not so much when an email came through my inbox. The subject: BOOKISH BALL flashed at the top right...
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