I read an article yesterday entitled “The Self-ePublishing Bubble” on The Guardian. Ewan Morrison writes that according to basic economics, the ePublishing bubble is indeed a “bubble” like the housing “bubble” and the internet “bubble” and will soon burst so we can all stop being silly and realize that traditional publishing is tried and true … Continue reading »
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How To Write A Persuasive Essay: 10 Steps To Student Success
I have taught AP Comp classes for over 10 years. In that time, I have picked up some handy tips to teaching students how to write a solid, well constructed and well written essay. Here are the steps: 1. Stick to the Prompt – The prompt may be on an essay test or it may … Continue reading »
5 Things You Should Know About Graphicly: For Comic Book Self-Publishing
I have a very dear friend who is probably one of the most amazing artists I have ever known. All he has ever been about is art, but his dream is to publish comic books of his own design. He has some fantastic ideas, ideas that are unique and would reach a wide audience. If … Continue reading »
Weekly Tales: The Terra Cotta Warrior
I stood inside of a massive structure the size of four football fields laying side by side in a quad. Crowds of Chinese people meandered about speaking Mandarin, and I leaned against the cool metal railing and looked down on a sea of terra cotta men. My eyes stared a line to the gaze of … Continue reading »
In Sickness and In Health: A Test of Determination
I have spent the entire school year in the Christmassy atmosphere of good health, watching all others around me come down with some type of bug and wringing my hands ‘neath the cool comfort of the GermX dispenser. At last I have succumbed to one of the dangers of teaching teens: getting sick. Today is … Continue reading »
The Slippery Apple: Self-Publishing Using iBooks Author and iTunes Producer
I have published my e-books to nearly every format, and even though I’m a Mac head, I waited until the new software came out to start working on selling my book on iTunes. Being one of those do-it-yourself kind of guys, I dove right in using the program thinking that like everything else in the … Continue reading »
Weekly Tales: The Grey Grocer (Part 3)
And now, the third and final installment of “The Grey Grocer”. Hang on to your hat. Mr. Greg’s eyes rolled around in their wet sockets and eventually locked in on Phil. Phil sucked in a deep breath and managed to stand up just as Mr. Greg’s mouth formed the word “Dogs!” “Dogs in the … Continue reading »
How will SOPA and PIPA Affect the Self-Publishing Industry?
I suppose you have been to Wikipedia today only to find that it takes you to a site informing you about SOPA and PIPA, bills before our legislature right now that will forever change the way we see the internet. I spent 5 weeks in China, who use the same internet filtering and blocking technology … Continue reading »
What Could Have Been: When One of Your Ideas Ends Up On Screen
I have been writing since the age of 14. I began writing because I took a high school creative writing class and found that my peers at the time thought I had a knack for it and also I loved doing it. I loved the process, the meticulous nature of it, and the joy I … Continue reading »
Two of My Books Now Available on All Other e-Formats!
I am pleased to announce that two of my books The Transgression Box and Notes From the NICU: Overcoming Catastrophic Trial are now available on all other e-formats as well as Amazon Kindle. Just follow the links below to get your copy. They are only .99 cents each! The Transgression Box: For Nook or on … Continue reading »
