Monthly Archives: December 2023

The Upside Downline

Posted on December 29, 2023 by midiguru

I often recommend to aspiring writers that they invest in a few how-to-write books. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel; you can learn from the experts. None of these books is perfect, but in my view, if you only … Continue reading →

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Popular Delusions

Posted on December 16, 2023 by midiguru

In honor of the season, I’ve been reading Bart Ehrman’s Jesus Before the Gospels, a scholarly but very readable debunking of the idea that the four Gospels in the New Testament provide anything like an accurate account of Jesus’s life. … Continue reading →

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A Thorny Proposal

Posted on December 15, 2023 by midiguru

Getting a contract from a publisher for your new book is an exciting moment! But before you sign it, take the time to read every word carefully and think about what the clauses mean. This is especially important if dealing … Continue reading →

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Go Big!

Posted on December 3, 2023 by midiguru

It doesn’t matter much whether you’re self-publishing your fiction or have been offered a contract by a major publisher. Either way, you’re going to have to engage in self-promotion. I’ve never dealt with this reality before — I’m sure I’m … Continue reading →

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