‘Bill Walker’ Archives
Defining Your Publishing Objectives
I think a lot of writers that write books, begin the writing process without really thinking about what their publishing objectives are. They don't think about questions such as: Why am I writing in the first place? Why do I want a traditional publishing contract? For whom am I writing this book? Who is my target market. These are [...]
If you self-publish your book are you a published author?
***This is the blog post that was referenced in today's podcast.*** I wrote about this topic once before on a different blog and thought it was time to address this topic again. I believe the publishing world is changing and as a result, the way people receive information is no longer controlled by the major publishing houses. With the tools [...]
Marketing your book…
Let’s talk about marketing the books we’ve written, but first: Most people, I believe, who desire to read a book do one of the following: Find one off their own bookshelf which they have enjoyed in the past. Head for the nearest Brick & Mortar bookstore…browse, and select. Head for the local library and, again…browse and [...]
Attention Indie Authors & Musicians
Simplie Indie is here to help you realize your artistic goals and dreams. We need your help to create the ultimate one-stop-shop experience for independent musicians and authors. We want to know your desires and needs as an independent artist so we can provide you with the tools you need to make your career explode. It’s your dream, [...]
Simplie Indie – Why Two Websites?
I have been asked why Simplie Indie created two websites and what the purposes of each are. I thought I would take a few minutes today to answer that question for everyone. The simple answer is that each site serves a very distinct purpose. The purpose of www.simplieindie.com is to connect the artist with their fan. That’s it. It’s where [...]
Musicians – The 10 Commandments for Jamming + 10 Bonus Commandments
After posting my 15 commandments for Writers, I received a request for commandments for musicians. So here are 10 commandments for jamming plus 10 more Groove Disques commandments. There are many variations of the 10 Commandments for Jamming. If there is a commandment that you think should be included please let me know. The 10 Commandments [...]
15 Commandments for Writer’s
While visiting family this past week, I noticed these 15 commandments posted on the wall. I asked my uncle to email them to me so I can share them with you. He couldn't find the book/magazine from which they originated. If you know who the original author is please let me know so appropriate credit can be given. Thou shalt think like a [...]
What motivates you to succeed as an Independent Author or Musician?
This is a question that I have been thinking about a lot recently. I believe that internal motivation is one of the major factors that determines the success or failure of a project. You have to have a powerful "why" and I don't think that wanting to earn money with your book or music is a good enough "why" to succeed. I'm not suggesting [...]
Music Industry Changing
"There was a time when most aspiring musicians had the same dream: to sign a deal with a major record label." This is the first line in an article titled Artists Find Backers as Labels Wane - by Brad Stone published July 21, 2009 in the New York Times online. A friend of mine sent me a link to this article a fews days ago. The article goes [...]
