by Troy Lambert | Mar 24, 2020 | Business, Production
Some of you are new to working at home, and things might be a bit overwhelming. In my last post, I wrote about setting up your space for working from home, but this time I’ll tackle another topic: distraction. How do you keep up your productivity when you are at home...
by Troy Lambert | Sep 26, 2019 | Production
There are three distinct aspects of being a writer: the craft of writing, the mechanics of writing, and the business of writing. I tackle the last one in my upcoming book, Writing as a Business: Production, Distribution, and Marketing. It’s rare to get a workshop, let...
by Troy Lambert | Aug 20, 2019 | Distribution, Marketing, Production
When it comes to writing as a business, there is no shortage of people telling you they will take your work from zero to hero with little or no effort on your part. There are companies that tell you they will handle everything from the cover to editing, publishing,...
by Troy Lambert | Aug 9, 2019 | Business, Production
I’ll start off this post by saying that this opinion is going to be unpopular with some writers and some freelancers. Tough. I did not get to where I am today by second guessing certain truths about the writing business as it is today, and what it takes to make a...
by Troy Lambert | Jun 28, 2019 | Business, Production
It’s been several years since I revisited this debate, and part of that is because I chose to go with Apple the last time I was due for a computer upgrade, and I was extremely happy with my choice. However, during that period of time, other things have changed, and...
by Troy Lambert | Jun 25, 2019 | Business, Production
Let’s be honest. One of the hazards of being a writer is working alone. A lot. To the point where your dog can actually become your best friend because they share all your deepest conversations and secrets. The problem increases when you are getting advice from...
