When we think about writing a book, images of long hours spent in coffee shops, late nights scribbling in a notebook, or sitting by a window and daydreaming about our characters might come to mind. But I’m here to say that what you should be thinking about is how to market that book you’re working… Read more »
Summer is time for adventures. Whether I’m going near or far, I love the creativity, perspective and energy of traveling somewhere new and different. (And who doesn’t love the R&R of removing yourself from the intense day-to-day pace of life at home?) It occurred to me as I set out on my travels this year… Read more »
This Tales of a Solopreneur installment discusses building an action plan to keep you learning (aka building your brain power), while also ensuring you maintain your mental momentum without any guilt or self-defeat when you slow down. Backing things up…The solo part of solopreneur is a double-sided coin. Despite its many advantages, there are also… Read more »
You’ve written a book. You’ve published that book. People who don’t even know you have bought said book! That means it’s time to re-create it as an audiobook. Right? How exactly does that happen, especially when you have a lean-to-zero budget? This article walks authors through the broad strokes of what they need to decide… Read more »
I’m a summer gal. I love the long days that seem full of possibility. They make me want to make the most out of my waking hours. This means getting my work done more quickly and efficiently so that I have more time to read, write, and do other things I love. Maybe you are… Read more »
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Welcome to the Author Marketing Toolkit, where you can learn from 20+ years of time-tested marketing and insights expertise, translated for publishing. I’m Carol Van Den Hende, an MBA and strategist who’s known for bringing treats (“sweet!”) I’m thrilled to be joining you here at DIY MFA to share actionable insights. Over the last year,… Read more »
Everyone is burned out these days. But authors tend to be especially busy people, even in non-crisis times. But now, we’ve had two years of pandemic on top of everything else. Are you burned out? I’m burned out. And yet. The platforming machine demands to be fed. The Pressure to Platform Let’s be honest: For… Read more »
Disclaimer: DIY MFA does not provide legal, tax accounting, or financial advice. In making decisions regarding whether and when to formalize your business entity or other decisions that may have legal and/or financial ramifications, we strongly urge you to speak to a licensed attorney or financial adviser in your specific jurisdiction for the most accurate… Read more »
It seems like everyone has a side hustle these days. In fact, roughly 59 million workers did some form of freelance work in recent years and the number is estimated to reach 90 million by 2028. Though everyone is freelancing, it doesn’t mean everyone is a freelancer. On the contrary, picking up a side gig… Read more »
