March 8, 2016
By Camilla Sterne
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the more than 2,000 reviews we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more unfortunate reviews, each of […]
August 12, 2015
By BlueInk Review Staff
We all know the feeling of end-of-summer lethargy: the tempting daydreams of poolside slumber; grocery lists that include nothing but lemonade, watermelon, and popsicles; the longing to simply sink into a lounge chair and cultivate a freckle or two. But if you want to get ahead in self publishing, now is […]
June 30, 2014
By BlueInk Staff
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the nearly 3,000 reviews of self-published books that we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more unfortunate […]
May 5, 2014
By BlueInk Staff
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the more than 2,000 reviews of self-published books that we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more […]
January 20, 2014
By BlueInk Staff
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the more than 2,000 reviews of self-published books that we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more […]
November 27, 2013
By Andy Dus
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the more than 2,000 reviews of self-published books that we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more […]
July 29, 2013
May 7, 2013
When was the last time this happened to you: You’re well into a new book, enjoying the subject and the writing both, when the author takes an unexpected side trip to tell you about her horrible boss, or his dreadful parents, or the ex-spouse from hell. The writing changes tone and your interest in the book essentially stops there.
August 13, 2012
By BlueInk Review Guest Blogger, Paul Goat Allen
Adam Connell published his debut novel “Counterfeit Kings” in 2004 and then effectively disappeared for almost a decade. His journey in that time is filled with invaluable insights, particularly to anyone considering becoming an author. After being chewed up and spit out by conventional publishing, the […]
January 11, 2012
By Patti Thorn, BlueInk Managing Partner
Anyone who has tried self-publishing knows that it’s a contact sport; there are countless mental blows to absorb.
First, you face a tough lineup of naysayers who try to talk you out the endeavor. Then, you have to tackle your own critical inner voice that’s telling you you’re wasting […]
