Indie-Publishing: My Online Break
As an indie author, my life revolves around writing, developing my craft, and staying connected with my readers and fellow creatives. Recent
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 25
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Manage Expectations
Today, I want to talk about expectations. It’s easy to set expectations way too high or way too low.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 18
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Slow and Steady
Our desire to hit specific timelines often causes us authors to overlook the importance of fully preparing our books before hitting...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 11
- 9 min
On Writing: Fight Scenes
Wahoo! Fight scenes! Some authors hate writing fight scenes either because they aren't into violence or they struggle with how to do it....
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jun 4
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Don't Do Everything!
If you’re a indie author like me, doing everything we “need to do” is far from possible.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 30
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Plagiarism & Copyrights
All of us indie authors wield the power to share our stories and ideas independent of outside pressures from gatekeepers like agents and...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Apr 23
- 10 min
Indie Publishing: Handling Stress
For me, my role of being a self-published author stands out as challenging because I wear all hats. My job includes the following jobs:...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Mar 26
- 8 min
Indie Publishing: Your Author Bio
In the vast realm of publishing, where your words are your brand, your author bio is your offer of friendship.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Mar 19
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Revising After Publishing
As an indie author, you're in control. This comes with pros and cons. One of the positives is that you can revise your works even after...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 20
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: Handling Criticism
Being an indie author is a bit like being a parent, nurturing your literary offspring, and sending them out into the world.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 13
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: The Dreaded Blurb
One of the most critical and difficult aspects of selling our books is an enticing blurb or description.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Indie Publishing: Edit with Text-To-Speech
As an indie author, your manuscript is your hand-crafted treasure, and ensuring it's polished to perfection is crucial.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Review: "Writing Tools" by Roy Peter Clark
Roy Peter Clark, a luminary in the realm of writing instruction, embarked on a remarkable journey, drawing from nearly three decades of...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Jan 30
- 6 min
Indie Publishing: All Important ARCs
As you probably figured out by now, self-publishing requires navigating a vast and competitive landscape.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 14, 2023
- 1 min
Review: Heritage by S.M. Warlow
Hold on to your space helmets, fellow Sci-fi Fans, because "Heritage" by S.M. Warlow is an interstellar ride that's part space opera,...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 12, 2023
- 7 min
Indie Publishing: With or Without an Editor
Alright, my fellow indie authors, let's break down the written word into roles. By that, I mean, can we afford to work with editors?
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 7, 2023
- 4 min
Review: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Writing a novel is harder than most people think. Writing one that your friends and family will like is even harder. Writing one that...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 5, 2023
- 5 min
Indie Publishing: A Day in the Life
Welcome behind the scenes to the world of an indie author, where each day is a rollercoaster of creativity, numbers, and dreams.
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 2, 2023
- 4 min
Release Day: I REBEL, Book 2
Hey there! I am absolutely thrilled to share with you the incredible journey that awaits you in the upcoming release of my novel, I...
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Jesse Lawrence
- Dec 2, 2023
- 6 min
On Writing: Let's Get Focused
Writing is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling activity for me, but it can also be incredibly challenging, especially when the...
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