Cover art is often your first chance to make an impression on the reader, so you better make it a good one. In this episode, Russ and Tim chat about the cover art process, how Russ approached it for his self-published title, what mistakes he made along the way, and how it’s a great way to refill the creative well.
Backstory is essential to establishing who your characters are and the decisions they’ll make in your story, but how much is too much? In this REPLAY episode from 2024, Russ and Tim discuss backstory, how Read more
Have you ever read a book and thought the end wasn’t particularly satisfying? Well, you’re not alone! In this REPLAY episode, Russ and Tim explore common Act III pitfalls, why they can make your final Read more
When self-publishing there are many decisions to be made. The biggest is how you’ll publish and distribute your novel. In this episode Russ & Tim chat about the Pros and Cons of publishing exclusively with Read more