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What the hell day is it?
It’s May 1, 2024. May Day. How appropriate. First, I noticed something about my hand today. I noticed it was ever-so-slightly less clenched than it’s…
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April 2024
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Hi. Yeah, just the other day, just yesterday actually, I did a book signing event with several other authors at a local bookstore, The Last Word…
Apr 30
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Found on a scrap of paper on my floor
This is something I wrote back in January 2017, apparently, because it’s titled “January 2017 Review.” Looks like I was trying for some kind of Dave…
Apr 28
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World IP Day
World IP Day has taken on particular importance given the growing use of AI to create derivative works from copyrighted content. Here are a couple of…
Apr 26
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Hello! It's me again.
This has to be one of the funniest AI summaries of my words that I’ve seen recently. Among other things, it appears that I’m now two people. Does that…
Apr 22
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Yes, things are getting quite real!
Yep, this is an interesting article from Harper’s Magazine, which is kind enough to allow us access without forcing us to cough up the cash. What do we…
Apr 19
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And a few more WTF moments
SPD Client Presses Race to Claim Books as Ingram Drops a Tight Deadline. I’m kinda hoping this doesn’t affect IngramSpark clients.Honest Indie Author is…
Apr 18
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Things Are Getting Interesting
First, the unsurprising news. Reading fiction boosts health, well-being. So … fiction authors provide an actual benefit, apart from entertainment. Gen Z…
Apr 11
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More Than Just Email
Email marketing. It’s what’s in right now, because we can’t rely on algorithms alone. But how many emails can one person read/care about? That’s the…
Apr 9
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More Than Just Email
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April 8 is Right to Read Day
It’s been a hot minute since I last posted on this blog, but between blowing bucks entering various screenwriting contests, revising said screenplays…
Apr 5
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Links for the week ending April 6
2024 Hugo Award Finalists. 2024 BlueCat TV Writing Competition: CALL FOR ENTRIES. The next deadline is May 7!Honest Indie Author is a reader-supported…
Apr 5
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Nine tips for freelancers and other creators
I’m sharing this link because (even though it’s geared toward freelance creators and consultants), some of it may actually apply to you (whatever you…
Apr 4
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