Author: SR Staley
The Humbling Truth about Choosing Book Covers
As an author, I’ve been fortunate because I’ve had substantial input in the design of…
When Reality Meets Fiction: Guns & Vigilante Justice
A sad story playing out in Oklahoma City reminds me of how fiction and reality…
Your Book Costs How *#&! Much? Part 2
This is the second post in a three-part series on how to realistically price books…
Your Book Costs How *#&! Much? Part 1
As a professional economist, I thought I knew something about pricing. The higher the price,…
Thoughts About Dialogue
I recently had the pleasure of seeing the movie Atlas Shrugged: Part 1, an independent…
Five Hard Lessons From A Free E-Book Experiment
Back in 2006, when my first novel, The Pirate of Panther Bay, was released (kindle…
The Primacy of Self-Editing
With six books under my belt, I’ve learned the importance of self-editing (as well as…
Big Publishers: What Are They Good For?
The New York Times recently ran an inspiring story about writer Amanda Hocking (March 24,…
The Challenge of Book Positioning
One of the more difficult and important tasks in writing a book, whether fiction or…
The long, hard road to overnight success
As writers, we are always hoping for literary and commercial success. And we dream of…
