For Authors


One thing I love about the author community is how much every author I’ve met wants to help other authors, whether they’re just writing their first book, are dipping their toe into publishing, or have published multiple books but want to improve in some area. I’ve received a lot of help, so I want to pay that forward. 

I’ve talked to multiple aspiring authors at various book fairs, and a lot of them want advice on different aspects of writing/publishing, so I’ve decided to consolidate some of that information here. I am not an expert in all fields, of course, but I’ve learned plenty from personal experience or by listening to those more knowledgeable than myself. So take what you need, ignore what doesn’t work for you, and keep pursuing your dream! And, as always, I am always more than happy to respond to emails.



Acronyms for Authors

If you’re a new author, there are going to be acronyms that might confuse you. Here I list all the ones I can think of! (And will add more as they come up.


Publishing Sites

There are also a lot of places where you can self-publish your books. Unfortunately, a few of them also have similarly named sites that can seem legit, but aren’t quite the same. Here I list the ones I use and the ones other authors I know use. With links!


Tools For Authors

There are a lot of websites and software that can be used for writing. This is an explanation of the tools I use, with links to them.