Learn about metadata and how it can function like your books: a way to earn more readership and become more discoverable on search engines.

Does spice belong in books outside genres like romance or romantasy? With so many opinions out there, here are a few of mine as a mystery/thriller author.

Unsure of what pages to include on your author website? Here are five pages you need to get your site started and start selling books as an indie author!

I get asked a lot why I chose to write. Honestly? I really don't know what made me want to get back into writing in my twenties. A spark? Divine intervention? Mania? But it wasn't until after I got my phlebotomy certification and was planning on going into nursing that I realized I wanted to write again.

Show, don't tell. It's drilled into us as writers, and we labor over finding the perfect balance.

"I don't take pills because I'm more aware of what I put into my body." This, flat out, is pill shaming. By saying phrases like this, you're essentially saying to the person who needs pills, "I'm healthier and better than you because I don't need medication!"

If you're new to writing altogether or you're new to researching information for fiction, you may be wondering how to research information for a novel. Why is research important? If your novel is full of misinformation, readers won't make it halfway through the story. Here are my top resources for researching information for your novel.

Some thoughts on reacting to reviews of your book, and how not to respond to a "critical" review of your work.

It's no secret that I've been through ECT, otherwise known as "shock" therapy. I've talked about it before. I've done interviews on the subject of ECT. I've been going on and off for these treatments since 2015.

Confused about the differences between hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes? Here's a brief explanation.

Sex. Smut. Spice. Whatever you want to call it, what are the considerations in including sex scenes in novels outside of the romance genre?

As an indie author, a website serves as the backbone of your writing platform. Collect newsletter subscribers, point new readers to your books, and share your writing journey with the world on a platform that's completely your own.

The pros and cons of Print On Demand and Offset Printing for indie authors.

A few thoughts on whether new indie authors should invest in ebooks, print, or both.

Sick of trying to DIY your book's interior design? Here are three easy-to-use programs that any new author can use!