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BC Writing Workshop #3 - Creating a Business Plan

Creating a Business Plan

This workshop is when we really start getting into the meat and potatoes of what it takes to plan a professional writing career.  While these tips are probably most critical for indie writers, they are all still applicable for trad writers.

For those who are not business savvy, a business plan is a series of decisions and research in a large document meant to describe a new business.  Business plans are what people put toge...

Delvers 5 cover, draft 1

Okay!  My vision for the 5th cover for Delvers LLC (and probably the end of the first series) has started!

It took some back and forth to get to this point, but wow is this going to be a cool cover!

Nora 3 cover - Final

Okay, like I said, this is probably a huge spoiler.  Now you'll know where I'm taking the Nora series.

Then again, you are smart people so you might have already figured this out anyway, I don't know. :P

I definitely don't plan to share this publicly until after book 2 is released, so please don't spread it.

Thanks!

Do you want to see the Nora 3 cover (which contains spoilers). :P

Okay all,

Simple question- do you want to see the Nora 3 cover?  It's absolutely awesome, but may be a little premature to show since the rest of the Nora series isn't written yet.

Hint: it ties into Delvers.

BC Writing Workshop #2 - Branding

For the second workshop, we’re going to talk about branding.  Not only is branding perhaps one of the most often overlooked aspects of a fledgling writer’s dream, this subject will also tie into workshop #3.   

Unfortunately, most writers are not very good business people.  In fact, most artists in general seem to be introverted and enjoy creating for the sake of creating.  Maybe this describes you, maybe it doesn’t.  But even if you personally ...

BC Writing Workshop #1 - Know your Literature

Hi everyone!

This is going to be the first in my series of writing workshop articles for reader/followers.  I envision that for some supporters, this series is going to be a little extra, maybe just some added value.  Meanwhile, some will come to my page specifically for this.  That’s fine.

For this series, I am going to put on my business hat and leave all other bullshit behind.   This means you will all get the full force of my normal, somewhat...

Huge news in my life

Hey everyone...I went full time as a writer.  Today.  It happened.

What does this mean for you?

After some time to get settled, you can expect much faster content updates.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.  Your goodwill, kind words, and monetary support has helped make this possible.

My life-long dream has come true.

-BC

Announcements of a new series: Writing advice

Hey everyone!  I just got a great suggestion into my inbox about posting writing advice for other indies that would like to start building a brand like I did.

I really thought about this for a bit, because I don't want everything I will say to be too widely available.

Most of my segments are going to be hard-won knowledge about the current state of indie promotion venues, how to market, and what some of my background opinions/dirt are on certain websites that supposedly cater ...

Nora Cover #3 - announcement and note

Hey all,

I've decided not to share Nora #3 yet until the series is almost done.  It's too big of a spoiler.

You'll thank me later. :P

-BC

What the hell is going on with BC today? (+ pictures)

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry again for the delay on chapters.  My life is changing right now and it's all a lot to deal with.

In preparation for being laid off, I went to the office today and picked up all my stuff from my desk.  It was a little bittersweet.  I found random things in...

Secret of the Old Ones, Book 2 cover

I just realized that some of you all might not have seen this yet.

It's gonna be lit. :P

(I made this post for all Patrons, not just art level ones)

New post schedule for November and a message

Hi all!  I hope October was good for you, and Happy Halloween!

First off, I am planning on getting 2 chapters up today.  I apologize for the weird release schedule.  This month I released a new book, an audio book, traveled, and had communication issues.  It's been a bit of a pain in the ass to keep writing.

I also have noticed that you all like getting more than one chapter at a time of Nora.  I'm thinking about releasing at least 3 Nora chapters a week, a...

Delvers 4 Cover, Final Draft

I love it.  What do you all think?

Delvers 4 cover, fourth draft

Almost done!

Also, 3 new Nora chapters are going up tonight!

Crazy writing plan

Hi everyone!

I just saw a few other authors like Jason Cipriano and Michael-Scott Earle do exhausting writing sprints, and I am going to try it too.

On the 18th, I am going to lock myself away from the world and see how many words I can write.  I'm hoping I can at least get done with 50% of Nora 1.

What this translates to for you all is that I should have at least a few chapters up within the next week.

In other news the Delvers 3 launch is going well.  I am...

Delvers LLC: Adventure Capital is live!

Hey everyone!  Delvers 3 just went on sale.

I know some of you like the buy the edited, production version of my books when they come out.

If you pick this one up, please be sure to review it for me.  Taking a few minutes to review a book (especially for an indie) is incredibly helpful for authors.

I'm about to be making my living with this writing gig, and you all are my most supportive crew (which is why I publicly thanked all of you in this book). :P

I wo...

News 10/14

Hey everyone!

The first two chapters of Nora 1 are posted.  I'm currently finalizing Delvers 3.  It should go on sale within the next 48 hours unless Amazon screws me.  Like always, I super appreciate if you guys review it.

Also, I have to announce that I am taking down Delvers 3 chapters.  Since the book will be on Kindle Unlimited, I'm obligated by contract not to have more than 10% of it up anywhere else.

Since this is about to be my full-time income, ...

Delvers 4 cover, third draft

Getting close.  I'm really looking forward to writing this book, but I need to finish the Nora miniseries and SOO2 first. :P

Nora 2: Mitigating Risk - final cover

Oh lawd!

Outline done for Nora 1

I wish I could show the outline to you guys, but it would be /massive/ spoilers. :P

After Nora 1 is written, I will show you all the outline and we can see how closely I stuck to it.

I will have a chapter or two out starting this weekend.

-BC

New rap trailer for Delvers 3 is up

Hey all - sorry I haven't been posting any new chapters of Nora 1 yet, but I'm still ironing everything out in the story.  Shorter books require a lot more prep work.

I'm also super busy getting ready for the launch of Delvers 3.  I'm really tired...but this is going to be a lot of fun!

Anyway, stay tuned.  I'll probably just release 3 or 4 chapters of Nora 1 in another couple weeks.  I know you guys pay to be here, and I want to make sure you get something to r...

Nora 2: Mitigating Risk cover 3

I requested some changes.  What do you guys think, though?

Nora 2: Mitigating Risk cover 2

coming along nicely, I think

Nora 1: Competitive Advantage cover - final

It's done!

Announcement: Patreon Tiers and Rates

Hey everyone!

After today, everyone who is not already a Patron will have their basic tier rates raised.

I will be updating the tiers and making a new video to reflect this soon, but the change will go into effect later today.

Basically, if you already pay $2 or $4, nothing will change.  However, after today, new patrons will need to pay $3 to be at the reading tier, and $5 to be at the art tier.

So all of you fine folks who have been with me all this time will b...

Nora 1: Competitive Advantage cover redux 2

Coming along nicely!

Delvers 3 Blurb, working draft

I'm still toying with this.

What do you think of the tone?  I'm still several edits away from having anything I'd consider actually making public.

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Monsters, bandits, mages, criminals, bounty hunters...a number of groups have tried to wipe out Delvers LLC.  Henry Sato and James Booth have been able to survive on Ludus, the experiment planet they were kidnapped to, but only by working together.

Henry and Jason are both very different people, an...

Jason (full color and canon)

Oh em gee

Henry (full color and canon)

What do you all think?

FIRST MAP OF BERBER!

Another one is coming!