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Feeling the Strain? Ergonomic Office Tools for Everyday Writing
Logitech’s ERGO K860 wireless ergonomic keyboard. Credit: Logitech
Over the next few months, I will be transforming one of my bedrooms into a home office. My goals for this project include creating an inviting space and maximizing comfort. Authors spend numerous hours sitting at a desk staring at a computer monitor, wh…
Five Pain Points of Being an Author
Life as a published author, although immensely satisfying, can be fraught with day-to-day stressors that writers may not anticipate in their pre-published days. These stressors are the things I think of when new writers ask me what I wish I’d known 20 years ago.
Let’s explore a handful of things that can influence success and emotional stability in an extremely competitive business.
The lonelin…
Mindset and Momentum: How Writers Can Use CBT Tools to Overcome Challenges
As writers, we face the constant struggle of rejection, self-doubt, creative blocks and, let’s face it, isolation from hours spent alone. Unless, of course, we include keeping company with our imaginary friends.
In my work as a life coach, I’ve discovered two helpful tools for when the mental grind of being a writer takes a toll on clients.
Behavioral Activation and the ABC Model are part of Co…
Substack as an Email Alternative
I was first introduced to Substack by Joanna Campbell Slan, who migrated her newsletter list there in December 2023.
“Substack has brought me 207 new subscribers,” she said. “Since I don’t pay Substack, I count that as a huge win. Previously, I was paying around $120 a month, and the other email list servers sure didn’t recommend me to anyone.”
Should you use Substack to deliver your newsletter…
Add Print to Your Sales Plan with IngramSpark
What is IngramSpark? IngramSpark (IS) is a service by Lightning Source, the print-on-demand division of Ingram, part of Ingram Content Group. IS distributes to more than 40,000 locations around the world, including libraries, independent bookstores, big box stores, and airport retailer Hudson.
Even if you are exclusive to Amazon for ebooks, you can make print books available through IngramSpark…
Smart Marketing: Amazon Ads
Because just about everyone in NINC is smarter than me about advertising, I reached out to three people who I know are experiencing success on different ad platforms. And since they were all so generous, this grew into a two-part article; come back in December for more ad advice.
Pam Kelley, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of women’s fiction, family sagas, and suspense, sai…