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July 11, 2014
VlogaNovel #2: Simulator Begins!
Welcome to the second episode of VlogaNovel! I’m writing an entire novel live on video chat. You can SEE the words as I write them and comment live on the video. Ask questions and I’ll try to explain how the process works as I go along. It’s like DVD Extras, but for a book. If [...]
July 10, 2014
VlogaNovel: SIMULATOR #1—The Flash of Inspiration for a Novel
Welcome to the beginning of VlogaNovel. For the next however long, I’ll be writing my next novel LIVE. I had the idea for it today. It’s the first novel I’m writing with no outline because the whole thing is sitting in my head, waiting for the words. Since I’m writing it live and you can [...]
VlogaNovel Part 1: The Flash of Inspiration for a Novel
Welcome to the beginning of VlogaNovel. For the next however long, I’ll be writing my next novel LIVE. I had the idea for it today. It’s the first novel I’m writing with no outline because the whole thing is sitting in my head, waiting for the words. Since I’m writing it live and you can [...]
One Trick to Get More People on Your Author Email List
We all know we need email lists as independent authors—or at least, if you don't, you SHOULD know. Most pros in the industry call it the single most important tool to grow your career as an author. But once you've created such a list, how do you get more people to sign up?
July 2, 2014
Hobby Lobby: What’s the Big Deal?
Good morning, Rebels, and welcome back to my life. The Hobby Lobby decision. You’ve heard a lot about it on the Internet. What is it? The Problem with Obamacare and Hobby Lobby The Affordable Health Care Act says companies must provide their employees health insurance that includes certain contraceptives for women. Hobby Lobby is owned [...]
June 30, 2014
Obsessive Fan Mobbing: A PSA
Now that VidCon’s wrapped up and I’m back home, I wanted to give a quick talk on the topic of obsessive fan mobbing—the only thing that marred the VidCon experience for me, as well as some others I spoke to. There’s no reason for it. It doesn’t increase your own enjoyment of the event, and [...]
June 29, 2014
VIDCON 2014 DAY 3: VidCon is over. I’m Sad.
My vlog of the last day of VidCon. I did get to meet Michael Barryte from Belated Media, which was cool. And I interviewed other attendees about their favorite VidCon moments, which was AWESOME—my favorite part of the convention. But mostly, I was sad. Very, very sad. This was an amazing experience. I miss it [...]
June 28, 2014
VIDCON 2014 DAY 2: Veritasium Reunion and Book Handouts
On the second day of VidCon 2014, I attended FOUR separate panels featuring or moderated by John Green and Hank Green. In addition I ran into Derek Muller from Veritasium, who I met just a couple of months ago at YouTube Studios. He actually remembered me and—just to be random—launched into a spout of glowing [...]
June 27, 2014
VIDCON 2014 DAY 1: I’m Geeking Out
THE FIRST DAY AT VIDCON WAS AMAZING! Check out the video to see John and Hank Green, Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, a bunch of other YouTubers and a crap-ton of other awesome stuff from VidCon 2014!
June 26, 2014
I’m at VidCon
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, I'm at VidCon. What am I expecting from the convention? I really don't know.
