The writer has many obstacles she must overcome in order to write. She must find time. She must find inspiration. She must have energy. She must have the ability to tell others no, that she needs time to write, and she must have a capacity for selfishness. (Because taking time for yourself is apparently a … Continue reading A Writer’s Greatest Enemy
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Oh, Did I Write That?
In the months following the start of this blog, I wrote hundreds of blog post drafts. I mean, hundreds. I was so excited to have a presence on the web, to be putting myself "out there" as (insert deep, noir detective voice) B. B. Morgan - indie writer. I had my posts planned six months ahead. … Continue reading Oh, Did I Write That?
Don’t Compare Yourself to the Exceptions
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