I am an author building a personal brand and documenting the process. Follow along to see what works and fails as I navigate the digital age.
11 Oct 2023 5 minute read 5 comments NKvM
If you don't know what to write, write a review. Writing compelling product reviews not only helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions but also provides an opportunity for content creators to generate income through affiliate marketing. It's...
4 Oct 2023 3 minute read 0 comments NKvM
Well, Preptober is on us, and for those interested in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), it is time to start gathering ideas and making plans. If you haven't signed up, yet, you might want to head over to their site, and make things official....
29 Sep 2023 5 minute read 0 comments NKvM
We are told what to do our entire lives. From early education to university, to bosses in the working world and politicians on TV, someone is always saying what is right and wrong, what to buy, who to like, how to be, and why you should. You don't al...
29 Sep 2023 4 minute read 0 comments NKvM
Sometimes you gotta make noise to be heard. They may not like it, but they will listen. Creators are constantly seeking ways to captivate audiences, generate buzz, and stand out from the crowd. One approach that some content creators employ is delibe...
28 Sep 2023 4 minute read 0 comments NKvM
Have you ever gotten a copyright strike on YouTube and been anxious all day? Or, have you seen a site you frequent slowly fade away and go under? We take a lot of the online world for granted, thinking it is permanent, but it is fleeting and temporar...
27 Sep 2023 4 minute read 0 comments NKvM
Many aspiring authors envision long hours of uninterrupted writing, working late into the night, keys clacking. While the idea of immersing oneself in the craft may seem ideal, the reality is that our busy lives often limit the luxury of extended wri...
27 Sep 2023 5 minute read 0 comments NKvM
People don't just want a story. They want to be taken on a journey. They want to go from one point to another, with you, and maybe do something of their own. A lot of times, this takes the shape of learning skills. A content creator might provide tut...
26 Sep 2023 3 minute read 2 comments NKvM
You probably know about Medium, but in case you don't, it is a longstanding and well respected publishing platform where writers can share their content and grow their community, while readers can enjoy articles, stories, and news on a rich variety o...
25 Sep 2023 5 minute read 0 comments NKvM
You are the center of your personal brand, and you need people to know. Posting content goes a long way to getting your message out to readers, watchers, or a community, but don't think that is all you can do. A traditional website is a must, and can...
24 Sep 2023 5 minute read 2 comments NKvM
We all have ideas. We drown in ideas. Each is a wonderful, amazing gem people would love to see. If only we could make our ideas real, put them on a page, in a video, or record them for an audience. Well, it's easier said than done. The disconnect ha...
