We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. We know every line, backstory, and hint of subtext. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.

Not every day is a writing day, especially over the last few months. While it ebbs and flows over time, my chronic illness causes brain fog that interferes with writing (and everything else). This used to frustrate me. Now, I turn to digital art to keep my mind creative.

I’m open about the fact that I was seriously depressed when my chronic illness set in. Twisted humor eased my worst thoughts when I thought I’d die a slow, painful death, ruining the lives of those around me. Suicidal humor did the trick when I considered ending things.

As indie authors, we often find ourselves wearing multiple hats: writer, editor, marketer, and promoter.

Many indie/self-publishing authors want to know how long their books "should be."

Editing is often seen as a necessary but tedious step in publishing. Many self-publishing authors focus on fixing typos and grammar, but...