by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart Just before starting this month’s column, I Googled, “Best gifts for writers.” Result? Ninety-eight million results. Then I Googled, “Best gifts for writer’s spouses.” This …
What Do You Need to Let Go Of?
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart During the first half of 2016, my friend, Jesse asked me, “When are you going to do your own thing?” I eloquently replied, “Huh?” “Instead …
The Seven Deadly Thoughts of Many Indie Authors
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart As the old adage goes, we don’t know what we don’t know. Or put another way, we often make assumptions because of our lack of …
How to Write as a Pantser
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart At a conference earlier this year a conferee came up and said, “I’ve read you’re a pantser.” “Guilty.” “So how do you do it?” “What …
You Need to Expand Your Social Circles and Get Accountable
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart In May I bought a new mountain bike. The old one (an ancient Schwinn that wasn’t so grand to start with) finally breathed its last …