by kobowritinglife | Nov 21, 2016 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville Any hikers out there in writer-land? Or writers who love to go for walks? Well, hiking-slash-walking isn’t just for pleasure-slash-exercise. It can actually be a valuable writing tool. Just ask Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 21, 2016 | Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville An “official author website” is, like a business card, a tool for providing customers (readers) with information about you. But unlike a business card, your website gives a sense of who you are and what your books are about, which helps you...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 23, 2016 | Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, The Craft of Writing, Tips
by Chris Mandeville I just returned home after spending a jam-packed three days at a writer’s conference. This was the 25th or so such event I’ve attended as a writer, and as I sit here totally exhausted I’m pondering why I continue to attend these conferences despite...
by kobowritinglife | Aug 24, 2016 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
By Chris Mandeville Here’s the thing: I’ve been trying to be something I’m not, and it hasn’t worked out very well for me. I’ve been attempting to be a more steady-on writer. Someone who has a regular writing routine. Someone who writes every day. Someone who writes...
by kobowritinglife | Jul 25, 2016 | Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
By Chris Mandeville Your “official author photo” can be a powerful tool for drawing in and connecting with potential readers. Like your author bio, your photo gives a sense of who you are. If you make a good impression on someone via your photo, it can sway them to...
