Reading is the best teacher! Read, read, read, read, read. Read in the genre you want to write. Read books on writing craft. Read books that are popular, and books that aren't. Read!

Scroll to my book recommendations below to find specific titles I recommend.

I am a self-published author, and incredibly proud of that fact! As writers, we live in an incredible time in publishing history, where it's easier than ever to share our stories and find readers who love them.

Traditional publishing is also still a viable career path that might be right for many authors to pursue. 

Whatever avenue you choose—indie, traditional, or hybrid—before your begin publishing, I highly encourage you to learn all you can about the process. It can be daunting in the beginning, but it's doable! 

Scroll down to find some of my favorite books on self-publishing.

You also can find a wealth of information on YouTube, in podcasts, and in Facebook author groups. I've got specific recommendations for those down below, too. Just make sure to check your sources—there is as much bad information out there as there is good, and publishing moves at incredibly fast pace. Advice given even a year ago may no longer be best practices.

I have been a big fan and supporter of Storymakers since it's very first conference back in the early 2000s! It takes place in Provo, Utah every spring, and it's a great place for new authors to get their feet wet and learn the ropes.

There's no better way to learn about writing than by reading! Here are some of my favorite books on the subject.

Books on Craft

• How to Write a Damn Good Novel by James N. Frey
• Save the Cat by Blake Snyder
• Romancing the Beats by Gwen Hayes
• On Writing by Stephen King
• Story Genius by Lisa Cron

Book on Self-Publishing

• Successful Self-Publishing by Joanna Penn
• Let's Get Digital by David Gaughran

Other Writing Books I Love

• Dear Writer, You Need to Quit by Becca Syme
• 2k to 10k by Rachel Aaron

Podcasts are a great way to get information about the craft and business of writing! Here are some that I love...

• Writing Excuses
• The Sell More Books Show
• The Creative Penn
• The Quitcast 

Facebook is a wealth of information for aspiring and published authors alike! 

Here are some of the Facebook groups I recommend. But PLEASE make sure to use the "search" function in these groups before posting a question. Chances are, it's already been answered many times before.

• The Writing Gals
• Wide for the Win
• 20BookTo50k
• Indie Inspiration with Elana Johnson
• Author Support Network

YouTube is an incredible resource for information on writing. Here are some of my favorite channels...

• Becca Syme
• The Creative Penn
• David Gaughran

I wish I could! Unfortunately, I simply do not have time for this.

I do offer paid content and line editing as my schedule allows. You can contact me for inquires about current openings, what genres I'm accepting, and for a price quote.