February 13th, 2019

Keeping the Writing Love Alive

by Jenny Hansen

This week is Valentine's Day and, all over America, hearts and flowers are on many people's minds. Perhaps you are worrying about your secret (or not so secret) love: your writing love. Have you lost that loving feeling?… Read the post

February 11th, 2019

Easy Tax Guide for Authors

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Self-Publishing | Writer's Life

by Jenny Hansen

Taxes are a bummer for most people, but...we have to do them every year. If you haven’t already filed your 2018 taxes , it’s time to think about them. Before you make squinchy faces at me and say “Boo-hiss…TAXES." *shudder*, consider that some of the changes from the Tax Cuts Jobs Act (TCJA) might offer you more deductions than in previous years.… Read the post

January 30th, 2019

The Real Power of Social Media — and a Challenge

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Author Marketing | Marketing | Writer's Life

In my own (lucky) experience, your online pals become your real-life friends. My online friends rock. They are my tribe and I can't imagine my life without them. That, my friends, is the real power of social media.

We spend time with these people, whether it’s chatting on social media, sharing a writing sprint or cat video, asking about a plot problem, trying to figure out what kind of cooties your kid has, or sharing morning coffee.

People are seeking authentic connections online and, by joining in, an author is opening themselves up for connecting.… Read the post

January 16th, 2019