by Brad Graber | Nov 6, 2016 | On Being a Writer
Sometimes I think that I am too much of an open book. Too willing to share an opinion. Too happy to reveal what I am thinking. Too vulnerable to the criticism of others. And then I wonder, isn’t that what being a writer is all about? Letting people look inside,...
by Brad Graber | Nov 4, 2016 | On Being a Writer
I’ve come to the conclusion that the things that make me angry are the reasons why I write. Injustice, prejudice or inconsistency … all drive me insane. As I go through the world, my radar seems to be laser focused on those matters and when I capture a...
by Brad Graber | Nov 3, 2016 | On Being a Writer, Whimsical Observations on Life
I’ve often fantasized that David Sedaris might agree to provide a blurb for my book because – well – he’s David Sedaris – an extremely successful author with a legion of fans – and – um – I’m not. He’s such a...
by Brad Graber | Nov 2, 2016 | On Being a Writer
If you want to sell more books, you have to extend your reach beyond family and friends. You need to grow your author platform so that people know who you are. You need to stretch, get your name out there, and become an influencer. But how? Develop a Plan: Nothing...
by Brad Graber | Nov 1, 2016 | On Being a Writer
We live in an instant world. The Internet offers news at our finger tips. We click – we read. Our photos are virtual – snap – no developing – we share. At every turn, we seek the quick fix. We don’t have time to absorb too much....
by Brad Graber | Oct 29, 2016 | On Being a Writer
Being a new author, I’ve learned late in the process that we should be writing for a target audience. If you don’t know your reader, how can you know how to reach them? Okay. That makes sense. It’s marketing 101. You can’t provide someone what...
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