Writing Razormouth

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How I’ve Been Writing Razormouth: A Decade‑Long Epic in the Making Why Writing Razormouth Took a Decade Writing Razormouth began as a simple outline in 2012 and slowly expanded into a sprawling epic fantasy.  Over the years, Writing Razormouth grew through bursts of focused effort, long pauses, and countless real‑life interruptions.  Balancing paid work, business … Read more

Upcoming in 2026

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Exciting Upcoming in 2026 Upcoming in 2026 is all about turning hard-earned groundwork into visible, measurable momentum for writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives.  From publishing backlogged titles to expanding marketing systems and media outreach, the year will focus on building structures that help more people share their stories and grow their brands together. Upcoming in 2026 … Read more

Economics of Self Publishing

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Remarkable Economics of Self Publishing The Economics of Self Publishing sit at the intersection of creative ambition and unforgiving math.  Most writers are sold a dream of effortless royalties and bestseller badges, but the numbers rarely cooperate without a plan.  Hours disappear into drafting, editing, and formatting, while sales often arrive in unpredictable, uneven bursts.​ This … Read more

New Branding and Marketing Offers 

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Exciting Updates: New Branding and Marketing Offers  Introduction: Exciting New Branding and Marketing Offers Branding and Marketing are entering a new season here, and this post marks the official reset.  For the last few years, most of the work happened quietly in the background: testing campaigns, refining offers, and building infrastructure strong enough to support … Read more

Real Estate Investment Email Course

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Real Estate Investment Email Course Unlocks Success: An Investment Email Course is the simplest way to turn one happy closing into a long-term wealth partnership.  Most agents work incredibly hard to win a client, get them to the closing table, collect a commission, and then immediately race off to find the next deal.  Past buyers … Read more

Real Estate Education Email Course

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Your Real Estate Education Email Course Unlocks Freedom Your own Real Estate Education Email Course will revolutionize your business. Real estate agents are always searching for reliable, scalable ways to grow their business without depending on cold leads or unpredictable referral luck.  A Real Estate Education Email Course provides exactly that! Build a proven system … Read more

Marketing and Branding Services

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Marketing and Branding Services Elevate Your Success Marketing and Branding Services Elevate Your Success by turning quiet, overlooked expertise into a visible, trustworthy brand that consistently attracts the right clients.  Instead of shouting into the breeze with yet another book, offer, or service launch, Marketing and Branding Services give your work a structured, strategic path … Read more

The Multi-Pen Name Strategy

Multi Pen Name Strategy to Unlocking Your Creativity Have you ever felt trapped by your author brand, unable to explore new genres without risking reader confusion?  Many writers face this dilemma, juggling diverse ideas while fearing backlash or lost sales.  The multi pen name strategy offers a powerful solution, allowing authors to create separate identities … Read more

From Combat Veteran to Author

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Discover The Move From Combat Veteran to Author How military experience from Combat Veteran to Author shapes our science fiction world building! Discover how the Combat Veteran to Author journey transforms lived operations into immersive storytelling that respects reality and readers alike.  This article shows how planning, doctrine, and risk become stakes audiences feel as … Read more

Caliphate Rising

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Caliphate Rising – Review Introduction to Caliphate Rising In a world where geopolitical flash points ignite overnight, Caliphate Rising emerges as a pulse-pounding military thriller that feels eerily prophetic.  This debut novel by Doug Franklin under the name R.G. Taark, subtitled Symbiote: The Caliphate Rising, fuses near-future science fiction with raw tactical combat, exploring how … Read more

Writing Failures & Lessons Learned From

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Writing Failures & Lessons Learned from My Journey Writing failures, though disheartening, serve as essential catalysts for refining a writer’s craft and strategy in an ever-evolving publishing landscape. This article delves into personal retrospectives on writing failures, highlighting how quarterly reviews uncover patterns like marketing oversights and workflow inconsistencies that sabotage progress.  From adapting to … Read more

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