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The Reedsy Writing App
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Moving Kingmaker Over to the Reedsy Writing App

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments reedsy, self-publishing

As I am working on finishing my next book, I decided to try out a few free writing apps. I am hoping to find something with a bit more meat for authors than just a word processor. So, this time around, I’m moving my book to the Reedsy writing app. And so far, I am enjoying the platform.

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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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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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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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Setting Writing Goals
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Dubbing 2022 “The Year of the Book” and Setting Writing Goals

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Michael Brockbank 2 Comments goals, self-publishing

Recently, I self-published my first book, A Freelancer’s Tale. And although it was a bit of a time-consuming process, I’m now a bit addicted to it. So, my writing goals for 2022 are going to include more publications.

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Publishing Paperback in KDP
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Setting Up the Paperback on KDP was a Major Pain

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments kdp, paperback, self-publishing

Continuing with the self-publishing project to end 2021, I decided to get the paperback set up through KDP. And as I suspected, it was a bit of a chore. Yet, it’s finally done and live on Amazon.

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Publishing an eBook
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Publishing My First eBook: Where Do I Go From Here?

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Michael Brockbank 0 Comments self-publishing

Earlier today, I finally submitted my first eBook for publishing on Amazon’s KDP platform. And although I am quite excited, I’m also a bit apprehensive. It’s a big step towards getting where I want to be.

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My Latest Work in Progress...

Fantasy/Horror

Kingmaker
59% Complete
52,792 of 90,000 words
Aiming for an August 31st Deadline for writing.
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Road to 1 Million 2022

Updated July 5, 2022
38% Complete
376,608 of 1,000,000 words
I finished 2021 at 727,944 words. Let's see if I can hit 1 million in 2022.
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