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Routine Blog Schedule
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Getting a Blog on a Routine Schedule and Why

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments blogging experiment

If you don’t know, I manage a lot of different blogs for both myself and various clients. And speaking from experience, it pays to set up a routine publishing schedule for a blog, especially if you’re trying to build a following.

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A Time Capsule Blog Post
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Time Capsule Blog Post: A Reminder to Myself in One Year

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments time capsule blog post

Today, I just finished writing a one-year time capsule blog post breaking down my goals and aspirations for the next year. The idea is to see just how committed I am today versus what I end up with after 365 days.

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Dealing with Query Rejections
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Don’t Shelve That Book After Query Rejections…Self-Publish!

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments self-publishing

I’ve seen a lot of authors share experiences with query rejections. And it can be rough trying to convince an agent or publisher to take a chance with you. However, I’ve also seen a few writers who get discouraged to the point of “shelving” their books. But, why?

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Finish Writing Kingmaker
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Can I Finish Writing Kingmaker in 12 Days? It’ll Be Close

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments kingmaker, self-publishing, writing goals

I can’t even blame procrastination this time around. I am simply an extremely busy individual. But everything I’ve done recently will only benefit my career down the line. Still, is it possible to finish writing 40,263 words in just over a week and a half?

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Cut Your Losses
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Sometimes It’s Better to Just Cut Your Losses and Move On

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments impostor syndrome, mental health

everyone is going to have your best interests in mind. Many will simply look at you as a means to an end and fall back on how you’re giving “excuses” when you’re incapable of meeting perceived expectations. However, you are not responsible for the imposed expectations of others.

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Trying to Publish Kingmaker
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How Realistic is it to Publish Kingmaker by May 1st?

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments kingmaker, self-publishing

Currently, I am in the middle of writing my next book. I started it back when I joined NaNoWriMo, but haven’t had a chance to really dive into it this year. Until today, that is. Can I still publish Kingmaker on Amazon and Barnes & Noble by May 1st?

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Not a Finalist
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Didn’t Make Finalist in the Vocal+ Fiction Awards, But…

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments vocal challenges

I’m not going to let it discourage me. After all, I felt as though it was a long shot in the first place. And not because of impostor syndrome or a lack of confidence. In this case, I am being a realist. There was a lot wrong with the story I submitted.

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Slow Going
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After Losing My Brother, It’s Slow Going, But I’m Getting There

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments

I really haven’t done much since my brother’s death just over a week ago. It’s been difficult to get myself

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Book Writing Goals 2022
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My “Year of the Book” Challenge for 2022: Writing Goals

January 3, 2022December 16, 2021 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments self-publishing, writing goals

My ultimate goals for 2022 involve more than just writing a single book. In fact, I plan on self-publishing a few this year. I had so much fun with the last one, and I found it to be quite addicting. So, how do I plan on making this “The Year of the Book?”

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Having Ambition
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Having Ambition Means Nothing without Effort to See it Through

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments having ambition

All of us have some level of ambition. It’s simply the desire to do or achieve something. Unfortunately, having this sense of ambition is only half of the story. You need to put in the effort to make those things happen.

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