Greg Fernandes to Put Book Concept to Work Mentoring Kids
As a young Black man growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts, Greg Fernandes faced an identity crisis. From fourth to eighth grade, he had attended private schools, and as a classically trained violinist, he was a star. But when he transferred to Brockton’s public high school, the students treated him differently. “I was literally bullied and […]
Awards Season for Dr. Donna Marks
When Dr. Donna Marks, an educator, concierge psychotherapist, and addiction counselor, started submitting her book, Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, for awards in the summer of 2020, little did she expect to be inundated with letters of congratulations just a few months later. Fueled by her own struggle with addiction, Dr. […]
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome. We all can get it. Yeah, I said it. All of us. No one is immune to imposter syndrome. It’s a natural human response to doing something new. I think one of the greatest misconceptions people have around imposter syndrome is that once you reach a certain level of competency, you will somehow […]
Why 100% Creative Control is Overrated
When explaining why they chose self-publishing , authors often cite the fact that they got to keep 100% creative control as a valued benefit, when more often, it’s a liability. The idea that an author retaining 100% creative control is an advantage is one of the self-publishing industry’s biggest lies. The theory behind the myth […]
Publishing Process Breakdown: The 5 Steps to Getting a Book Published
For many aspiring authors, the steps of getting a book published and going through the publishing process can appear daunting. Many would-be authors haven’t a clue where to begin. Once you know the basics of how the publishing industry works, the myths, the realities, and what motivates agents and publishers, the process becomes way less […]