Two months ago I shared the Writer vs. Business Manager struggle of not being able to write when that’s all you want to do. Well, I’m still having that struggle, but now I’ve started my next novel!
WvBM: When All You Want to Do is Write
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WvBM: Never-Ending Emails
I’ve weaned myself down to a handful of lists and they all have REALLY GOOD ADVICE—and another because I LOVE HER—and every time I read the posts, I feel one step closer to having a grip on this whole indie publishing thing.
WvBM: The Struggle of Not Writing
The number one criterion of being a writer is that you write.
Seems simple, right? In theory, it is.
For this edition of Writer vs. Business Manager, I’d like to talk about the struggle of not writing—when that’s all you want to do. Everyone knows what it’s like when life gets in the way of your plans, but as an indie author, it’s more than that.
Writer vs Business Manager: New Series
Regardless of whether you’re self- or traditionally-published, a lot (or all) of the marketing is your responsibility. People often ask how much time per day I devote to writing, and I tell them I write for an hour in the morning before work, but that’s not accurate. Because marketing never turns off. I’m always thinking of new ideas, or chatting with people on social media, or gaining inspiration from other authors in my network.