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  1. ChickenHawk

    Current word count = 52,651. Only 20,000-ish to go. Must write faster!

    Current word count = 52,651. Only 20,000-ish to go. Must write faster!
  2. ChickenHawk

    Hello from Denver - self publishing success

    GOLD! 
    I bet this comes in handy when you craft a fiction book. Business, self-improvement, psychology -- those should all offer terrific inspiration for some well-rounded characters.
  3. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    It sounds like you're making amazing progress, congrats! One cautionary note: Is the title of your latest book "A Beautiful Disaster"? If so, I'm wondering if you might catch some flack for it. A mega new adult hit is titled "Beautiful Disaster." I realize it's not uncommon for books to have...
  4. ChickenHawk

    The Sidewalk just got worse...

    My guess? It's the same thing that happens after that idiot kills the golden goose.
  5. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD] ChickenHawk's Self-Published Fiction EBooks

    GOLD! 
    Thanks so much for asking! Here's a quick overview of my February stats Books Sold: Approximately 10,800 Earnings: Approximately $20,500 Highest Earnings/Day: $1,157 (Feb. 1.) It's been drifting steadily downward. Feb. 28 the book earned "only" $380. (Still, holy crap!) Highest Rank: About #200...
  6. ChickenHawk

    Daily word count must reach 3,000 words. Until then, no sleep!

    Daily word count must reach 3,000 words. Until then, no sleep!
  7. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    Amen to all of this!
  8. ChickenHawk

    Trouble Sleeping - Haven't Slept For 2 Days

    MINDSET RANT 
    Just as brainstorming, I really like what you described with his mother, but remember, that tension is the most important element to keep the reader going. Maybe he hates the beach, and he got sent there anyway because his boss is a d*ck. Or maybe he has to research a resort as part of his job...
  9. ChickenHawk

    Trouble Sleeping - Haven't Slept For 2 Days

    MINDSET RANT 
    This is just an opinion, so take it with a grain of salt, but, ahem... Why write something true to life? Especially if it's not what's calling to you? Once again, this is just an opinion, but true life can be pretty darn boring. In true life, the mousy nice girl doesn't get the billionaire bad...
  10. ChickenHawk

    Trouble Sleeping - Haven't Slept For 2 Days

    MINDSET RANT 
    Are we talking fiction-writing? If so, I can relate. A ton of the stuff I write at night embarrasses the crap out of me when I read it the next morning. But usually, it's just because it's too explicit or too drama-laden to be realistic. But then I think, "Hey, it's definitely not boring!" And I...
  11. ChickenHawk

    LLEONE's Self-Publishing Fiction/Non-fiction Ebook Journey

    PUBLISHING 
    Congrats on your progress, and for taking the hard hit of getting a critique. Man, those are brutal, aren't they? I like how you're taking a methodical approach up-front to fine-tune your craft. That should serve you very well as you move forward. This is a tough one. I don't think you'd run...
  12. ChickenHawk

    [PROGRESS THREAD]: Six-figure Fiction

    PUBLISHING 
    This isn't a bad report. This is progress toward success, darn it all! When it comes to writing, you've already pulled away from the pack just in the sheer fact that you've actually written books and published them. As you find your voice, your results will only improve. Plus, you've had...
  13. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    Me too! I should've mentioned that, but I definitely loved this pen name. It's memorable, yet not confusing, and definitely catchy! The whole male-female romance-writer thing made me pause, strategically speaking, but as far as the name itself, it's awesome!
  14. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    That's an awesome idea! What a great way to do a test, please keep us posted!
  15. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    An additional thought...Have you considered using a female pen name instead of a male pen name? I'm pretty sure that even the top-selling guys pretend to be girls. :) I hope I'm not out of line in offering up suggestions. But you mentioned that sales aren't quite what you were hoping for, so I...
  16. ChickenHawk

    Starting off as a Publisher

    PUBLISHING 
    Downloaded! I like the cover! It's really beautiful and eye-catching with a great color scheme. Still, can I offer a suggestion for an experiment? Maybe for your next one, show a couple in a romantic pose. If you look at the big sellers, there's usually a couple, or maybe just a guy and...
  17. ChickenHawk

    My Take on Self-Publishing

    PUBLISHING 
    I'm sure this was just a copy and paste glitch, but should clarify that it wasn't me who got hit with these particular 1-star reviews. But I definitely sympathize! And regardless of who it actually happens to, it does make people hesitant to share. It's sad, because when you benefit from this...
  18. ChickenHawk

    My Take on Self-Publishing

    PUBLISHING 
    Wow. Just wow. I'm so sorry to hear this happened. I don't blame you for keeping a low profile after this. And honestly, this kind of makes me hesitate to share my pen name in the future. Although in fairness, I have to say that those I've shared it with here have been incredibly kind and...
  19. ChickenHawk

    Youth vs Wealth - The Big Life choice trade-off

    MINDSET 
    EXACTLY! Because if "young people" find the fastlane too challenging now because they're unwilling to invest the time and/or money, they should try it with a mortgage and family.
  20. ChickenHawk

    Jumping on the bandwagon

    PUBLISHING 
    I've heard that such a drop is pretty typical, because as far as Amazon's stats go, you've had zero paid sales for the last few days. But now, it should be on the "also boughts" for a ton of titles, including Wrangled. Yay! I'm thinking that's where the climb should come in. You were SO smart to...

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