by Brad Graber | Nov 19, 2016 | On Being a Writer
There are a lot of people who say they know how to sell books. You meet them everywhere. On the Internet – in workshops – and even in person. The other day I ran into one of those so-called experts at the Chandler Art and Author Walk. An author who insisted on...
by Brad Graber | Nov 17, 2016 | On Being a Writer
Today is the last day of my 21-day blogging challenge. It has been an interesting experience and here’s what I’ve learned. Blogging isn’t all that difficult. Like anything else you write, it just takes self-awareness. Being fully present in the world helps...
by Brad Graber | Nov 16, 2016 | On Being a Writer
I admit it. I gave in the other day and bought a 7-day Facebook advertisement for my novel. It was an impulsive move. Much like buying that bag of peanut M&Ms at the checkout line. But unlike the chocolate – there was no sugar high. It wasn’t hard to place the...
by Brad Graber | Nov 13, 2016 | On Being a Writer
Since I’m new to all of this – the business of book marketing – I’ve come to notice that there are a lot of people out there earning a living providing consulting services to authors. Many of them – authors themselves. Others, marketing gurus offering free downloads...
by Brad Graber | Nov 11, 2016 | On Being a Writer, Whimsical Observations on Life
Today’s writer is being told that we live in a digital age where photos, videos, and all sorts of visual aids are critically important to get our message out there. Folks have shortened attention spans. Social media requires that we capture that attention fast before...
by Brad Graber | Nov 10, 2016 | On Being a Writer
My debut novel, The Intersect, follows the lives of fictional characters living in Phoenix, all facing a difficult challenge. While some of the characters are transitioning through retirement or coping with a marriage that is falling apart, other characters are...
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