In this week’s motivational video, Chris talks about how to start your day right and set yourself up for success. He talks about the habits he uses every morning to make sure he is in the right mindset to deal with the day’s challenges. Check out the video below to hear Chris’s thoughts on morning…
Worldbuilding: How to Build a Fictional World
Many writers need to create a fictional world for their stories to take place in. In this week’s video, Chris talks about how to build a fictional world. He covers four different considerations that will influence your world: physics, specific regions, resources, and nature. Watch the video below to see how these will help you…
An Interview With Shaelin Bishop
Chris recently sat down with Shaelin from Shaelin Writes and the Reedsy YouTube channel. In this week’s bonus video, Chris interviewed Shaelin (from the traditional publishing world) about the advantages of pursuing a BFA and possibly an MFA. Check out the video below for the interview as well as Shaelin’s interview with Chris about the…
What It Takes to Hit $10k a Month on Amazon Consistently
In this week’s video, Chris talks about how to consistently hit five figures a month on Amazon. In addition to fast/consistent releases, you need things like box sets, promos, and ad spending to maintain a steady flow of income. Check out the video below for more information from Chris!
Why Authors Love World Anvil
In this week’s video, Chris talks about a tool called World Anvil, which can help with world building for your novel. It is especially useful for Science Fiction and Fantasy authors, but also for any author wanting a tool for world building. Check out what Chris has to say about it in the video!
Nefarius: Magitech Chronicles Book 6 Released on Amazon!
Nefarius, book 6 in the Magitech Chronicles, has been released on Amazon! Voria, Aran, Nara, Crewes, and more continue their struggle against Nebiat and Krox in the fight to stop Nefarius from being reborn! Every victory comes with a price Krox’s assault on Shaya has been foiled, but the cost was bitter. Ternus lies in…
Quick Tip: Condensing Characters
This week’s video is a quick tip about condensing characters. Bit parts in a story are often not memorable and some of these can be condensed into a single character, which can make them a bit more memorable. Check out the video below for Chris’s thoughts on it!
Advertising For Authors Who Hate Math
Hate math, but want effective advertising for your books? In Friday’s video, Chris talks about using the aggregate sales model for advertising (with some very basic math) and gives some practical examples. Check out the video below for the details!
The Power of NO
Everyone has problems juggling their time at some point or another. In today’s video, Chris talks about his struggle to do so as an author. How do you balance being productive with not being so productive that you burn yourself out? For Chris, part of this is saying NO. Watch the video below to hear…
Four Horsemen Anthology: Hope Is Not a Strategy
Hope Is Not a Strategy is a new anthology in the Four Horsemen universe, and it features a short story by Chris, entitled Without a Shot. Fifteen of the best Indie authors. Fifteen extraordinary stories. One bestselling universe. It’s the Twenty-Second Century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates…