Real Talk for Writers

"I have this really great idea for a novel -- you should write it for me!"

"I'd love to write a book. If only I had the time!" 

"You should turn your book into a movie! And then cast me. And all my friends."

"What do you mean I don't get a free copy? I'm your sister's best friend's third cousin t...

Before I dive into today's Real Talk for Writers, just a quick note: I am not a financial advisor, accountant, or tax pro. Everything I'm sharing today is simply advice I wish I had followed earlier in my career. Please check with your own tax/financial pros to see what makes the best sense for your...

Something must be in the air, because over the past few weeks alone, I've supported half-a-dozen authors through the process of breaking up with their agents.

Since I've had so many of these conversations recently -- including "is this really bad enough to be worth leaving" and "how exactly do I do...

As an industry, publishing tends to be shrouded in mystery. Especially when it comes to numbers. 

It’s rare for authors to talk publicly about how much money they make or how many copies of their books they sell.

There’s lots of euphemisms: “Oh, it was a fairly small advance” or “the book did okay...