

IngramSpark - the Good and the Bad
If you don't know, I self-published through IngramSpark. IngramSpark isn't a publisher like Scholastic or Bandersnatch - it's a website that partners with indie authors to help them self-publish books.
2 days ago4 min read
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AI In Writing - An Experiment
These days, AI is everywhere. As I type, I can easily find four buttons on the Wix editor offering to have Astro generate an image, give me ideas, answer my questions, and even finish this post...
May 136 min read
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Self-Publishing Part Three: Publishing Day
Once you've proofed and purchased everything you need... it's time to publish! Technically, you've done what you need to do, but there is more you can do to make it a bigger success.
Mar 233 min read
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Self-Publishing Part Two: Proofing and Purchasing
After you've finished the incredibly long and tedious editing process, it's time for the proofing process - and while you're proofing, you'll want to start purchasing...
Mar 126 min read
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Self-Publishing Part One: Editing
There are 18 days until my work in progress, The Otherfolk, comes out! Which means my first post on how the self-publishing process works: editing.
Mar 54 min read
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The Story of The Otherfolk, and an Official Announcement
It’s February 26th, 2025, and there are 25 days until my first book, The Otherfolk, is available for purchase. I’m finally ready to tell the world about it.
Feb 264 min read
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On Switching Perspectives
t’s been a while! I’m back to throw out a few tips on switching perspectives: one last hint about The Otherfolk before my official announcement post in February.
Jan 274 min read
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Getting Through the Rough Patch
When I was nine years old, and my orthodontist told my parents I needed to have a preliminary round of braces, hoping to avoid the expensive second phase...
May 2, 20243 min read
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On First Drafts
A while ago, I was at my youth group, and the youth leader asked a question. I was curled on the couch, my Bible open on my lap, my Romans study book half-shut...
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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Hello and Welcome!
Hi there! I'm Zoë, and welcome to my blog! In this post, I'm going to talk a little about my writing, my crafts, and my hopes for this blog.
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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