the craft. the publishing pay structure.

It makes absolutely no sense that the final installment of an “advance” meaning something that’s supposed to be paid BEFORE something happens, should be coming through four years after the initial contract. We’ve talked a little about this before, but I want to go a bit more in depth with you about the reality of trying to make a “living” as an author. Which I don’t do, by the way. Let me make it very clear that your girl still has a very big girl, full-time job, which is how I survive in a place where groceries are $100 no matter what you buy.

publishingAshley M. ColemanMarch 3, 2024advance payments, pay structure, authorsComment

the craft. building your writing profile.

I wish that writing was all about the actual words on the page. How well they go together. Word choice. Style. Voice. Ultimately, those things will give you longevity, however, every creative craft has been affected by the new era we’re in that involves our public persona.

marketingAshley M. ColemanFebruary 20, 2023writing, marketing, book marting, authorsComment