AN MbC MUST-READ: Ten Steps to Overnight Success…*
So you wanna be a writing success? Then let’s just dive right into the nitty-gritty, shall we? And no, I’m not talking about the “writing” part. The top 1% […]
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Mormons and Horror: Light Within the Dark
Paper sponsored by the Association for Mormon Letters, presented at Life, the Universe, and Everything writing convention February 18, 2017 I am a horror writer. I am a […]
Dealing With Bad Reviews
Okay, so, you’re published. Your book is “out there.” It’s “in the world” and “up for grabs.” People can “read it” and “peruse it” at their “leisure” (I like quotation […]
A Snowball’s Chance in Marketing
I recently received an email from someone on my “official Michaelbrent Collings Facebook Fan Page” (which is still kinda weird to have, truth be known), asking in essence what he […]
Musty Writing
When considering self-publishing on Kindle, there are four things you must do (“Must”y writing – get it? Ha!). They are like the mustard on my hot dog: a non-negotiable element. […]
I Love You I Love You Now PUBLISH ME
Some time ago I had a phone call. It went like this: “Michaelbrent! Hey, it’s John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.*” “Hey, JJJS,” said I. ‘Cause that’s how I roll, […]