If you look at self-published books on Amazon, there is an astonishing variety of quality, to be frank. Some look like they could compete against traditionally published books. Others appear to be lumps of words someone wrote in a hurry and then uploaded immediately afterward. The key difference between these is what the author paidContinue reading “What to Pay for and What to Do Yourself: Self-Publishing Guide for Beginners (Part 3)”
Author Archives: Chelsea
Cover reveal for The Mistletoe Connection!
Hello! Today I have an exciting surprise for you: the official cover for my debut novel, The Mistletoe Connection! I worked with Kyle DeMarco to design it, and he knocked it out of the park. You can see his other work here. I had this vague idea of an illustrated cover with some scripty font, and heContinue reading “Cover reveal for The Mistletoe Connection!”
July & August in Review // What’s Making Me Happy
It’s the end of summer! TBH, I’ve always preferred fall/winter to summer, and especially now that I’m out of school and summer doesn’t automatically mean a vacation, I’m even more over it.
After You Write The Book: Self-Publishing Guide for Beginners (Part 2)
When you want to self-publish, the first step, naturally is writing a book. But once you’ve got a book that’s been edited by you and others…then what?
6 Podcasts for Writers and Creatives
One of my first posts was about 10 podcasts to make you a better writer, and since I keep finding new podcasts, I updated that list with 5 more podcasts for writers. Now, I’m back with even more podcasts!
10 Books That Are Really New Adult
If you’re browsing a bookstore or website looking for a specific age range, most will skip from young adult straight to adult. But in real life, it’s a big jump from high school age to living on your own, having a full-time job, and paying bills.
Why You Should Organize Your Nightstand
You can ask anybody who has lived with me: I’m not an organized person naturally. If it weren’t for my much-more-organized husband, I would have piles of laundry and stacks of random crap covering most of the floor.
Self-Publishing Guide for Beginners: Part One
Welcome to the first part in my self-publishing guide! My first novel, The Mistletoe Connection, releases on November 10 (add it on GoodReads!) and as I work my way through the self-publishing world, I’m breaking it down for you in simple steps that are easy to understand and follow.
2020 Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag
I’ve read 51 books out of my goal of 95 for the year. Follow me on GoodReads to see my thoughts on what I’ve read!
How Anti-Racism Changed My Writing
There are some big updates about my self-publishing project! One: TITLE REVEAL! Drumroll please…