by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s shocking to me how few writers respond to fan mail. It’s one thing if you’re Stephen King or Hugh Howey. It’s another if you’re an indie author with a small audience…and you can’t find the time to reply graciously to someone who spent their hard-earned...
by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was watching TV tonight (very rare, and it was in passing), and I happened to see an ad for a 1-800 number get help publishing my next book! (groan) I didn't know vanity publishers were advertising on television these days. That's a new low. If your writing career...
by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was at Costco tonight and this sales guy thought I might be easy to sucker into buying a $1000 barbecue grill. Sales Dude: “Hey, brother, let me show you these wood chips.” Me: “Thanks, but I'm not interested.” Sales Dude: “C'mon, walk...
by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
How attached are you to your writing? Have you ever considered that maybe you shouldn't be? Reason #1: The more attached you get to a manuscript, the more misery it causes you. The moment you say “this book is my baby”, the more hurt you are when people...
by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
At what point is enough ENOUGH?? At what point will you: Take Action on your dream Get off the pot (ie quit) I talk to people who just get so paralyzed about making the jump into being a writer. It’s not easy and I empathize. But the real question is not “should I...
by Michael La Ronn | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Everybody knows IQ, many people know EQ, but what about PQ? I’m not talking about Ps and Qs or manners… PQ stands for persistence quotient. I came across the term in a theology book I’m reading. I’ve never read a theology book before, but a friend recommended...
