Amazon is like what America used to be. While listening to a recent debate about whether or not Amazon is good for readers, some heavy hitters on both sides of the argument discussed the pros and cons about the behemoth that is Amazon. The arguments often strayed from the primary focus and, instead, postulated about […]
There are many people who believe the glut of independently published works will diminish the quality of literature in the marketplace. They argue that the traditional publishers are the ones who bring true literature to the world. Who cares? I don’t say that flippantly. I say that practically. One could argue that television has never […]
Welcome to the fourth episode of My Name Is Not Steve – The Podcast by Storytellers about Storytelling with People Not Named Steve. This time we talk about the aspects of a story that determine if it is one with hope or one without. Mobile Users Listen Here or Subscribe on ITunes My Name Is […]
Welcome to the third episode of My Name Is Not Steve – The Podcast by Storytellers about Storytelling with People Not Named Steve. This time we talk about the origins of creative inspiration. Mobile Users Listen Here or Subscribe on ITunes My Name Is Not Steve is a bi-weekly-ish podcast where we talk about our […]
Author Pete Bauer and Dorothea Bauer talk about the top 3 things they did well in 2014, what they could improve upon and Christmas and share some exciting plans for 2015. Mobile Users: Click Here to Listen Topics Covered: Last Podcast New Podcast Top 3 Things We Did Well Top 3 Things We Need to […]
It’s time to dump the term “self-publishing.” Lets call it what it really is, independent publishing. A decade ago, the only legitimate way to get your book to the masses was through the traditional publishing houses. Sure, there were some print-on-demand options available, but the quality of those books suffered in comparison. The marketplace also […]
On this podcast author Pete Bauer and Sonlight Press marketing head Dorothea Bauer continue to talk about their latest findings as they hone their release strategy. Running Time: 42:36 Congratulations Lynette Noni Strategy History Recap More Novellas, If Necessary Has Fiction Lost Its Faith Cultural Christianity vs. Religious Belief Les Miserables Crosby, Bergman, Priests and […]
As I mentioned yesterday, I finished the first draft of the novella The Homecoming Incident. As the first of five novellas as part of the Gabby Wells Chronicles novella series, I’m excited to get that first draft done. Today I started outlining the second novella in the series, tentatively titled Skyway. I’m trying to decide […]
I set a goal of writing 1500 words a day during Lent. So far I have lived up to that goal. I’ve written over 10,000 words since last week on the first Gabby Wells prequel called The Homecoming Incident. If things go well, I’ll be able to push myself and complete the first draft over […]
To be published or self-publish, that is the question. Since the advent of the ebook, a slow and constant paradigm shift has been occurring in the publishing world. Much like how Napster and, later, ITunes changed the face of music, Amazon and the Kindle have changed the face of publishing. No longer do authors have […]
1500 words a day. That’s my goal. Having suffered with Crohns disease for 24 years it has created numerous limitations in my life, both in diet and activity. So, whenever Lent rolls around, instead of removing a food from my already small list of approved options, I choose to add something to my spiritual plate. […]
Out of the plethora of publishing options available today, we’ve ranked three that fit the best. Our Gabby Wells novel series is about a teen sleuth who, along with solving mysteries, must also deal with the high demands of her faith. These stories are not written in a preachy sort of way. Though most people […]