2022 Accomplishments & 2023 Goals

The end of the year is in a few days and I’m feeling optimistic about the year ahead. There has been many ups and downs, but to be here and talking with my readers has been amazing. So now it’s time for me to brag about my accomplishments over the past year and the goals…

Do Your Book Research – Part 1

This is a busy month for so many of us, so I’m going to keep it as short and sweet as possible. We’ve discussed so many aspects of the book marketing plan these past few months; many of which have been very hefty topics. This is a simple topic, one I’m sure you’ve heard about…

Speaking the Truth of Family Release Day & Giveaway

It’s release day for my newest book, Speaking the Truth of Family!! I’m over the top excited and thrilled to finally have my book out in the world. It’s been such a crazy time getting this book ready for release, but today is the day and I couldn’t be happier.  I feel like there is…

The English G.I. A Graphic Novel Review

There is a first time for everything and here at Bound to Writing this first is reviewing a graphic novel. Now, I love reading graphic novels I just haven’t read an indie published one before. When the author, Jonathan Sandler Page, reached out to me about his graphic novel, I couldn’t possibly pass it up….

3 Tips to Consider Before Formatting Your Audiobook

We’re back to the topic of formatting in today’s blog post. It’s such a fun time in the writing and publishing journey because that means you’re one step closer to getting your book out there. But you’re not done yet. There is still some planning to do when it comes to your book. Today I’m…

Speaking the Truth of Family Cover Reveal

It’s cover reveal day for my upcoming young adult contemporary release, Speaking the Truth of Family! This book has been years in the making. It started as a poetry collection that I decided had a bigger story to be written in fictional free-verse. It has been a dream to write this book and be able…

Editing Services Explained

You’re ready to start the editing process for your book, but have no idea where to start. You look into different editors and they all have different services to offer. I’m here to break it down for you so you can figure out the editing services you will need through the various editing stages. Whether…

Book Review: If The Broom Fits – Sarah Sutton

It’s time for a special book review just in time for Halloween. It’s hard to find a book centering around Halloween. I recently picked up Sarah’s book and knew it would be the perfect fall/Halloween read. If The Broom Fits is a great addition to my ever-growing Sarah Sutton collection and the perfect read for…

5 Tips to Consider Before Formatting Your eBook and Physical Book

It’s time to format your manuscript. You’ve spent all your time on edits and reedits of your book but now you’re at the end. Your book is ready for the last step which is formatting.  In the previous book marketing plan post, we discussed the Book Cover Creation Process. Now to the next important step…

Heavy Ash Poetry Review

Time to be introduced to a new poet! It’s always a joy to be trusted to read and review someone’s debut book. I love seeing the unique way a poet expresses emotion. The collection Heavy Ash by KAM is no different. This is a unique read from the very beginning and I’m so excited to…