300 South Publishing

09/08/2026

With Labor Day being yesterday here in the States it is the unofficial end of Summer.

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I've always been much productive from October through March.

This year maybe more than the last few, I'm so looking forward to the next six months.

Write on
Jay Long

09/05/2026

As an indie author, does your daily 'success' include selling a certain number of books or is it something along the lines of connecting with more would-be readers.

I mean both are very similar in they can produce long-term fans from a positive experience.

Thoughts?

09/05/2026

There are plenty of companies that will guarantee you book sales and best seller status.

They are of course predatory liars.

But they will definitely say it. 😁

09/03/2026

Anytime I question my writing or the stories I hope to create, I remember someone once paid $6 million for a banana duct taped to a backing board.

It reminds me not everyone is my audience, but I will have an audience.

And so will you.

Write on!
Jay Long

09/01/2026

Well, we made it to an end of another month.

Did your writing plans go as you'd hoped.

What are the everyday victories that you can celebrate from August?

08/30/2026

In its most simplest form, marketing a book is making the ideal reader aware of it.

That process becomes more difficult with each level of separation.

🟢 Inner circle is on a personal level. Easiest to share with. Most of those within this circle are very supportive.

🟡 Middle circle which represents social media followers, newsletter recipients, etc. Sharing with them is calculated and planned. Almost clinical.

🟠 Outer circle is the community as a whole. These connections arrive during events or passing each other online. Sharing can feel random at best and bringing attention to them is most difficult and requires the majority of effort. Reception can be very hit or miss.

08/29/2026

This year has taught me showing up is much more important than meticulous planning.

Simple concept, but seeing it first-hand makes it stick.

Unfortunately, even knowing that, it's taken me months to actually put the action into motion. (there have been some extenuating circumstances)

My goal now, is to close the year out doing so.(showing up)

By nature, we try to make up for things when we miss a day or two, and that creates a bit of an overwhelm. Especially when there's situations beyond our control.

Consistency really does beat everything in the long run.

Write on!
Jay Long

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

The ever growing stack

08/23/2026

Finding imperfections within the first draft doesn't mean you've failed.

So instead of dreading editing, embrace the process.

That's one of the beauties of getting the story out.

It's a built in opportunity that helps create the best version of your story.

Write on!
Jay Long