There’s been some discourse on TikTok lately about whether or not a reader should review Indie Books on the same scale as Traditionally Published Books. This has opened up a can of questions: are indie book reviews artificially inflated? How can indie authors be respected in the industry? How can readers make sure they areContinue reading “Let’s Talk About: Reviewing Indie Books v. Traditional Books”
Category Archives: Insights
The Struggle of Comp Titles
For the longest time, I have struggled with finding a comparable title to my debut novel, The Mist Keeper’s Apprentice. I had pulled from many sources (Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere, Star Trek, and general fantasy as a whole. But I hadn’t quite found a comparable title. A lot of fantasy as of late, especially in theContinue reading “The Struggle of Comp Titles”
To Hire an Editor or Not…That is the Question
Indie Authors face a challenge when it comes to getting their work out there: do they hire an editor? Many independent authors see the price tag of hiring an editor and back off: is it worth it? After all, as a writer, shouldn’t you already be familiar with sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation? Each indieContinue reading “To Hire an Editor or Not…That is the Question”
On Editing with Tina Capricorn
Writing is hard. Editing can be harder, but it doesn’t have to be. Hi, I’m Tina, and I am fresh off the launch of my first book The Anchor of Time and I wanted to share some hot tips that I learned about editing. First bit of advice, write better copy. This may seem likeContinue reading “On Editing with Tina Capricorn”
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Editing
Editing: it’s probably the most important aspect of publishing a book. More than the book cover or sometimes even the story itself, editing can often make or break a good story. Why? Because editing helps polish the story and make it shine. Without editing, a good story could become unreadable, cumbersome, and looked over byContinue reading “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Editing”
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Self-Publishing – Authors Wanted
One thing is evident: self-publishing is hard. But often times, people only celebrate their successes on social media. This makes sense. Who wants to share their dismal sales numbers or terrible reviews? Unfortunately though, self-publishing is riddle with obstacles like this. So I want to throw together a series of blog posts to discuss topicsContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Self-Publishing – Authors Wanted”
What I Discovered Reading 100 Books in 1 Year
While Covid-19 struck the world, many of us retreated into the confines of our homes. For me, this meant returning to a habit I had long lost: reading. In 2020, from late March through the end of the year, I read 108 books. That is the most I have read since I was in highContinue reading “What I Discovered Reading 100 Books in 1 Year”
Insights: Why I Take Time to Promote Other Authors
A question has been posed to me on multiple occasions: why do you take time to promote other authors and review their books? The answer to this is simple to me, and it comes down to a simple statement children are taught since childhood: treat others how you want to be treated. What does thatContinue reading “Insights: Why I Take Time to Promote Other Authors”
Insights: How I Review Books & What My Ratings Mean
With how much I am reading this year, I am sure some of you have seen me post reviews on Instagram, Twitter, and Goodreads…as well as my own blog. Everyone has different criteria for how they rate books and how they perceive the ratings. So some you upon seeing my reviews, may wonder howContinue reading “Insights: How I Review Books & What My Ratings Mean”
Insights: Why It’s Okay to Write About Dark Topics…and why I Edited a Scene Post-Publication
I’ve debated this post for awhile, as well the decision I ended up making. In our current culture, there many sensitive topics. Which is good. We need to have conversations about these topics. But, it does leave creators with uncertainty: is it okay to write about sexism? What about violence or assault? Do I haveContinue reading “Insights: Why It’s Okay to Write About Dark Topics…and why I Edited a Scene Post-Publication”
E.S. Barrison 