Wow, it feels like it was just a few days ago that I was here making the first Write-Up for the end of April. Time has just flown by this last month, and oh how busy it has been! So let’s take a look at what has happened in the last month and what is still to come.
May was a very strange month. I was busy with blogging, social media, work, and life in general. At the beginning of the month I was cranking out thousands of words for my rewrite. I was on top of the world! But then some extra responsibilities kicked in for a little bit. It really threw a monkey wrench in my groove, one that I am still just recovering from. But don't worry, the rewrite continues!
Most notable - and most exciting - is the growth we have had in Twitter in the last couple of weeks. For the last couple of months I was been experiencing getting approximately 100 followers every two weeks. In the month of May, and mostly in the last two weeks, I have gained 800 followers. In fact, just over the weekend, we passed the 2,000 follower mark!
So thank you to everyone old and new, and welcome to those who are just joining us. You have no idea how much I appreciate your time.
As for what sparked the change, check back in next week for a blog about it!
Going forward I hope to carry on the growth in social media following, blog posting - I want to keep up the frequency of bonus weekend blogs - and I am even thinking about dabbling in other media forms. June will be an exciting month for new and exciting things, while I still have a goal of finishing 75% of Archangel 2.0 by month’s end.
Now, with all that said, here is a summary of the blogs that went up this month. If you missed some and they seem interesting, be sure to check them out!
The Three Best Features of Scrivener - I have been using Scrivener exclusively for my rewrite. Here are the three best features of that author platform.
Learning Your Limits Through Failure - Throughout my journey I have taken on ore than I can chew. Even though that resulted in failures and missteps, it always taught me a great deal.
How Much More Editing Does Archangel Need? - You have heard about the rewrite going on, but how much editing and rewriting do I have left with Archangel?
Author Platform Checklist - The most popular blog of the month. Here is everything you need to start building (or strengthen) your author platform. Specifically designed for indie authors.
The Coffeehouse: Carrie D. Miller - The first Coffeehouse interview we have had in a while! I interview Carrie D. Miller, who just released her debut magical realism novel, The White Raven, in April!
The Creative Economy Isn’t Just in Your Imagination - A bit of a rant about how there is a disconnect between independent producers who embrace the digital age and those who still look down on it.
5 Tips to Grow Your Twitter Following - If you have been having a hard time getting Twitter followers, or perhaps you are experiencing a bit of a slow down, here are five tips to start bringing them in!
Should You Read It: Sand Runner - A review of the upcoming Young Adult dystopian, Sand Runner, which will be released on Friday, June 2!
Can You Make a Living as an Indie Author? - A breakdown of what is actually needed to make a living as an independent author, or any form of indie digital content creator.
Behind the Scenes: Uriel the Archangel - In this new Behind the Scenes blog, I introduce you to one of the two main characters of Archangel: Uriel.
Should You Read It: Fly by Night - Another book review, this time for Fly by Night, book two in the urban fantasy Criminal Elements series.
5 Things I've Learned From Rewriting - Rewriting your manuscript from the ground up is daunting, difficult work. So, to save you some of the pain, here are five of the things that this rewrite has taught me.
There are other things planned for June as well - think Dungeons & Dragons, and more reviews! I am also thinking about dabbling in other forms of media, like audio and video to enhance your experience here. Because, when it comes down to it, that is what is most important.
Let me know how your month went or if any big plans are coming up. I know some of the people I follow had book releases in May and I’d love to hear about those!