by Anne R. Allen I first blogged about the plight of slow writers back in 2014, at the height of the indie publishing boom. All the indie superstar gurus were telling writers to grind out ebooks as fast as they could type to take advantage of the “Kindle Gold Rush”. Three years later, the Kindle […]
Public Shaming, Cyberbullies, and the Hive Mind: Fighting ‘Censorship by Troll’
by Anne R. Allen Lots has been written about the pain caused by online bullying of children and teens—and that stuff is horrific—but we don’t hear as much about the cyberbullying that goes on in the adult world. But cyberbullying can have disastrous consequences, no matter what the victim’s age or social status. In […]
Is Writing a Hobby or a Profession for You? Why Either Path Can be a Good Choice.
by Anne R. Allen If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become a successfully published author, it’s a good idea to consider first what that means to you.What is your personal definition of success?Do you want to be a professional writer or a hobbyist? Before you burst into high dudgeon and say, […]