To be a bestseller, they say you have to sell 1) more than the other books and 2) an estimated 3000-5000 within the first week. According to the Publishers Weekly 2006, the average book will only sell 3000 copies in its lifetime - ITS LIFETIME. So, math nerds, average book = 3000 in its lifetime \ … Continue reading Don’t Compare Yourself to the Exceptions
Category: Writer’s Woes
Why Reading in Your Genre is SO Important
I've read a lot of YA Fantasy. I've seen a lot of overused plot devices and tropes. I've caught myself trying to use those same plot devices and tropes. By knowing about those tropes and plot devices, I can do something more original and unexpected. THAT is why the number one advice to become a … Continue reading Why Reading in Your Genre is SO Important
Top Five Fav Disney Movies
This was a hard list. Surprisingly hard. 5. The Emperor's New Grove (2000) This silly, sweet movie is one I can watch over and over and still chuckle at the jokes. This movie did humor right while at the same time balancing drama, a story with heart, and characters that grow and develop - without … Continue reading Top Five Fav Disney Movies