Any authors out there have an opinion on whether purchasing ISBNs is a waste of money for self-publishing authors? I've self-published a soft cover edition of "Menta-Life" using a createspace ISBN for FREE, technically making them the actual publishers; I've also published a hard cover edition with an ISBN that I've purchased from Bowker. Both … Continue reading ISBN Purchases
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IMPORTANCE of Ed-diting
I'm coming up on the finish line of my next book, Quinntella Wallace, and am excited to see the mistakes I've made! Wat moroon wuld bee joiful ahbout thisz? Someone not in their right mind. As an author, or even writer, there ALWAYS needs to be a reading point on any piece. I find it … Continue reading IMPORTANCE of Ed-diting
Quinntella Wallace (Unisex Book)
My name is Avery Nunez and I'm taking an attempt at what I think is impossible, and for the most part, insane. Brace yourself... I'm writing a book that can be read from the perspective of a male or female main character. Whaaaat?! That's right. Jordan Greene has an addiction that just can't be kicked, … Continue reading Quinntella Wallace (Unisex Book)
Fiction is Power
Most of what we have, in this age was laughed at, at some point in time. Looked upon as an unbelievable and impossible to achieve goal or invention. In the creator’s mind, the thought of bringing a piece of their fictitious place into a reality was possible. It takes you to make the difference, seeing … Continue reading Fiction is Power
When Your Best Friend Becomes a Job
Growing up, I loved doing a lot of things that I thought would be great ideas to take up career choices. I ventured into playing the Sims and building homes was aboutctfe best thing ever to me. Even creating spacious interiors and layouts, drawing plans on paper to build them on my video game later … Continue reading When Your Best Friend Becomes a Job
Unlocking Your Imagination
What most people don't understand about imagination is that nothing is ever going to be original. You may feel like something is similar to something else and, when it boils down to it, you'll realize that it is. I get reviews and emails from people that tell me that my book character Vanessa Pheros from … Continue reading Unlocking Your Imagination
Spare Time/Hard Work
One of the perks of being self-employed is that you get the freedom to stop and go as you please. There's no one saying "Hey... come here... be here at this time... bring my coffee (well maybe you can say it to your employees, if you've got any). One downfall about being self-employed is that … Continue reading Spare Time/Hard Work
Music and Work
When I was growing up, I couldn't figure out why my teachers never liked me wearing my earphones while I did my classwork. Not only was I not able to hear them but... oh wait... Any who, I was asked if I use music as a motivator when I write. My answer: "Yeah, music is … Continue reading Music and Work
Good Places to Start Marketing
There are billions of people worldwide who love to be informed about the newest things or current events happening worldwide, so why is it that people don't see YOU? That's what I used to ask myself every single day as I sat in front of my computer. Every single day was actually about the length … Continue reading Good Places to Start Marketing
Eye Catching Book (Cover)(Part 1)
The other day, I had someone ask me "Does my book cover really matter that much?" My first thought was "Uh yeah, how else are you gonna protect the pages from liquids?" Fast forward, I was asked just how importance is a book cover and why should I invest time in designing or paying for … Continue reading Eye Catching Book (Cover)(Part 1)
Avery Nunez 