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Tag: self-publish

  • Do It Fast, Do It Now, Don’t Wait

    There is a shitload of advice for writer’s out there. All of it conflicts with the last one you read. So many tell you to learn the rules of grammar, find critique groups and hone your craft before stepping out into the big wide world. More tell you not to wait, don’t listen to your…

  • EIN’s and Tinfoil Undies

    Employer Identification Number. EIN. In the US, it’s used to file taxes by those running a small business. I don’t know what they call it in other countries. “But Katty,” you protest. “I don’t need one of those. I have my social security number.” It’s true, you do have an SSN. And it’s also true…

  • Should – Shouldn’t; Would – Wouldn’t; Could – Couldn’t

    Every once in a while (about every other day if I’m lucky, every other hour if I’m feeling particularly manic), I’m stricken with doubts about my writing and making it a BIG THING. A profession. A publicly viewed entity. I’m told that’s normal. I’m told a great many people cycle between “I am a genius…

  • Copyright

    Today I’m going to jibber about copyright, and why you, as an artist or writer, should consider shelling out for it, especially if you are self-publishing. *Note – I’m not a lawyer, so when you read this post, keep that in mind. “But Katty,” you say, “We don’t have to worry about copyright. United States…