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What motivates you to write?

This is a question that I have been thinking about a lot recently. I’m a musician who is writing a couple of books with a friend of mine. The books are about “why” and “how” to succeed as an independent artist - author or musician.



I believe that internal motivation is one of the major factors that determines the success or failure of a project. You have to have a powerful “why” and I don’t think that wanting to earn money with your book or music is a good enough “why” to succeed.… Continue

Added by Bill Walker on November 13, 2008 at 12:49pm — No Comments

If you self-publish your book are you a published author?

I read an interesting blog post today that states "First and foremost, a self-published novel does not a published author make." I find that statement most disturbing. It goes on to talk about the expectations of the author. If one just wants to put their novel out for a few friends then it is okay to use a vanity press. But you won't ever sell a "zillion" books. She also… Continue

Added by Bill Walker on November 7, 2008 at 11:55pm — 3 Comments

Indpendent Authors

I have just recently started blogging. My blog can be found at WordPress.

As part of my regular posts on Tuesdays I'm going to be featuring profiles of Independent Authors. If you are a self-published author or want to be and want to be featured on my blog please contact me.

Added by Bill Walker on October 30, 2008 at 1:37pm — No Comments

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