Brian KannardThe Greatest John Steinbeck Story Never Heard and How I Gave Up on It.Five years ago today, Steinbeck: Citizen Spy was published. The book chronicles my discovery of a letter by John Steinbeck requesting…6 min read·Sep 12, 2018--4--4
Brian KannardHow Your Invisible Rule Book is Killing Your Relationships and Freelance HustleSunday morning, I headed down to one of my favorite spots in Nashville’s Gulch to grab coffee and breakfast. The restaurant has a covered…·5 min read·Aug 29, 2018----
Brian KannardIf a Writer Quits Smoking, Does Anyone Hear the Screams?I didn’t want to tell anyone I was trying to quit smoking. You see if no one knows you’ve failed, you’re safe. Friends and family can’t…4 min read·Jul 18, 2018--1--1
Brian KannardFreelance Ethics: How Sketchy is too Sketchy?I started checking out freelance sites last week at the suggestion of a colleague. The friend owns a small marketing firm and has had…3 min read·Jun 23, 2018----
Brian KannardThe Hardest Thing about Writing is FearActive versus passive voice; dangling participles; when is long term hyphenated; numbering conventions; is it the New York Times, The New…3 min read·Jun 19, 2018----
Brian KannardBook Proposal Do’s and Don’tsEvery publisher or literary agent has different requirements for cold pitching a book. Some in the industry use the query letter method and…5 min read·Jun 18, 2018----
Brian KannardEvaluating a Freelance eBook DesignerThe creation of an eBook can be a mystifying experience for independent authors. Finding someone to do a print layout is simple. A…3 min read·Jun 14, 2018----
Brian KannardWhat Is an Editorial Review and Why Every Author Needs OneImagine you’ve crested the giddiness of finishing your manuscript and are at the “what next” downslope. No matter how accomplished a writer…3 min read·Jun 14, 2018--1--1