As an indie author, I’ve discovered Amazon KDP with the purpose of publishing my book. For most writers or people of the writing community, that’s what Amazon KDP has been created for. To self-publish books, all kinds of books. Well, you might have seen this on Youtube or elsewhere, but there are people who useContinue reading “The multiple uses of Amazon KDP”
Category Archives: Writing
Book covers for indie writers
As a self-published author, book covers are an important topic to me. When you’re promoting your book yourself, how catching your book cover is can either make your marketing way easier, or dreadfully difficult. In this article, I will share with you a few tips on how to get your perfect book cover. (Not talkingContinue reading “Book covers for indie writers”
2022 Goals – Business & Writing
The new year is already here, and I’m trying very hard not to think about how it feels like a “twenty twenty too” kind of year. Things are getting out of hands with the pandemic, again, but that doesn’t mean that we should just give up on 2022 already ! I’ve made a pretty spreadContinue reading “2022 Goals – Business & Writing”
Books published in 2021 – My Top 3
This year, I had the chance to read a lot more than I used to. I discovered a few gems among the indie community, and so I wanted to help and spread the love for these books. I will share with you the three books I enjoyed the most, among the books published this year.Continue reading “Books published in 2021 – My Top 3”
GoodReads Reading Challenge
As the year is coming to an end, the ones of you who are using GoodReads (me included) are eager to complete their 2021 Reading Challenge. Today, I wanted to talk about this challenge, and the impact it had on me. I’ve always loved reading. As I grew up, my shelves would get heavier andContinue reading “GoodReads Reading Challenge”
Talking To The Moon : New Edition + Book Boxes ! 🔥
Do you remember my poetry collection, Talking To The Moon ? If that doesn’t ring any bell, this is the first book I published in February 2021. It is a poetic journey through grief, heartbreak and dealing with mental illness. Writing these poems was my way back to life in 2020, my way back toContinue reading “Talking To The Moon : New Edition + Book Boxes ! 🔥”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 4 (The End)
This year’s NaNoWriMo is officially done ! Yesterday was the last day to try and win the challenge (or your personal challenge/goals) and I hope that all of the participants got something positive out of this exciting and challenging event. As for me, week 4 was not bad at all. I felt less lost thanContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 4 (The End)”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 3
How is NaNoWriMo going for you this year ? Do you belong to the elite who has already finished the challenge ? No ? Me neither haha. This week has been tough, to be honest. I had a blood sample on Monday morning, which made me a bit tired, and then on Thursday I wentContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 3”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 2
We’re already halfway through this year’s NaNoWriMo ! How does time pass by so quickly, but at the same time… very slowly ? I won’t deny that this second week has been much harder than the first one for me. I’m usually good at starting things, but keeping up is another story. I’m also notContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 2”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 1
For the first time, I decided to participate to the famous writing challenge, NaNoWriMo (short for National Novel Writing Month). For those who are unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, it happens every month of November, and the initial goal is to write 50,000 words, so more or less the first draft of a novel. Initially created forContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 1”
Marie K. Ricci - Author | Translator 