@Joy Young Congrats on the 73-copy order! That’s a great result, especially for an organization purchase. From what I understand, Amazon can offer quantity discounts on eligible books when someone is purchasing multiple copies, particularly for business or organizational orders. The discount can vary depending on the quantity and how the order is placed, so I’d be careful about promising clients a specific discount upfront.

@Rob Cole I really like that approach. Sometimes the actual writing happens long before we sit down at the computer, just in those random thoughts that pop up during the day. I’ve had ideas come to me when I’m doing something completely unrelated to writing, and if I don’t write them down, they’re gone five minutes later. 😂 I can imagine having all those notes waiting for you makes it much easier to let the floodgates open when you finally sit down. Do you usually find that those random ideas end up changing the direction of your book, or do they mostly fill in what you already planned?

@Joe Tyndall That’s a really smart way to look at it. I like the idea of having a few things in the pipeline so you can still make progress even when you’re not in the mood for the task at the top of the list. I’ve definitely found that forcing myself to write when I’m not feeling it can sometimes make the whole process feel like a chore. And you’re right, there’s so much more to being an author than just writing the book. Do you usually plan those other tasks out ahead of time, or do you decide what to work on based on what you feel like doing that day?

@Gary Anderson That makes a lot of sense. It’s funny how something as simple as which chair you sit in can completely change your mindset. I’ve noticed that once I get too comfortable, it’s much harder to switch into writing mode. Writing for the gun industry sounds like a very specific niche, which is interesting because you’re probably writing for readers who really know the subject. Do you write instructional books, historical books, or something else within that space?

@Suzi Elton Thank you! That’s really nice to hear. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning from the experience in here. I always enjoy hearing how other authors approach the parts of writing that can get a little messy. What have you been working on lately?