A.R. Shellnut's Blog
May 24, 2023
ISBNs — What, Where, When, & Why
As suggested by the title, ISBNs are numbers that are recognized internationally. These numbers are assigned to books by their publisher. The publisher purchases these numbers (often in bulk) from designated national standard book numbering agencies. Examples of these agencies include
Bowker in the United States Niel...
November 15, 2022
What to do with a finished manuscript?
Many writers say they write because there are words and ideas in their head, and they need to be let out. When the stars align, some of those writers even finish their work, and are left with a finished manuscript on their desk(top). Those writers find themselves with a common question: Now what?
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November 10, 2022
The Paradox of New Beginnings
Here's to another project that will hopefully not be abandoned. A blog is a great undertaking with promises of future content. I've been trying to teach myself to no longer promise things I intend to do, and only speak when something is finished. It's been several years of effort.
That said, it's hard to announce something that has only just started. What is a store with only one product? A series with one entry. A blog with one post. The completion of any project is a feat, but it's hard to dec...
