AUDIOBOOK: Sunny Days

I've been working with a studio in Los Angeles to recreate Sunny Days as a professional-grade audiobook.

Jesse ByrdJuly 9, 2018Comment

Why Writers Should Care About the ALA Annual Conferences

Selling in Bulk as a Self-Published Author.

Jesse ByrdJuly 5, 2018 Comment

Which Story to Tell First?

Time is limited. Energy is limited. And (for most of us) so is our bank account. These three indicators will help you decide which story should be at the top of your to-do list!

Jesse ByrdMarch 26, 2018Comment

How Long Should My Book Be?

Would your story be considered too long or too short for your genre? Is your book a novel or closer to a novella? Is it too much for kids? Too little for adults? Word count (WC) can often be the first sign that you understand your genre.

The Joys of Sensory Writing

Don't sell the other elements of your story short with colorless delivery. A mindful shift toward showing vs. telling can elevate the quality of your writing and your reader's experience.

Jesse ByrdMarch 13, 2018Sensory Writing, Story, Writing, Robert McKee, Joanna Marple, DescriptorsComment