by Alex P. Berg | Mar 5, 2014 | Thoughts on Writing
If you’re an author who’s considering indie publishing, then you may have asked yourself a question: What is an ISBN, and do I need one for my upcoming e-book? If so, then this is the guide for you. ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. Basically, it’s...
by Alex P. Berg | Feb 15, 2014 | Thoughts on Writing
One of the most important issues a new author must consider is whether or not to adopt the use of a pen name. There’s many reasons an author might want to consider a pen name, but the most important is only applicable to people who publish via traditional...
by Alex P. Berg | Feb 12, 2014 | Thoughts on Writing
So for a while now, I’d been meaning to attend a writing conference, but I just hadn’t been able to find the right one. Conventions like WorldCon and World Fantasy are compelling, but there’s a significant difference between a convention and a...
by Alex P. Berg | Feb 1, 2014 | Thoughts on Writing
With the rise of the e-book revolution over the past few years, any emerging author nowadays has to thoughtfully consider a serious question: should I pursue the traditional publishing route with New York publishers, or should I self-publish? The answer in large part...
by Alex P. Berg | Nov 1, 2013 | Thoughts on Writing
In ‘Finding Time to Write’, I offer methods that aspiring writers can use to free up time for their writing, or at least make the most of the time they have. So far, I’ve discussed making active choices to follow your passions, becoming selectively ignorant, and...
by Alex P. Berg | Oct 16, 2013 | Thoughts on Writing
In ‘Finding Time to Write’, I offer methods that aspiring writers can use to free up time for their writing, or at least make the most of the time they have. In part one I talked about having to actively make a choice to follow your passion, and in part two I covered...