Is the Cost Worth It? To Pay for an ISBN on a Self-Published Novel
If you are self-publishing a book, one question to ask yourself is if it is worth the cost to get a custom ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for your book. If publishing through Amazon’s KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) they will automatically assign one, so in…
Is Self-Publishing Financially Worthwhile?
Contrary to what most people say who write short blog posts or make YouTube videos about writing and self-publishing a book; it is actually a lot of work, a lot of hours, and you might not make any money from self-publishing. According to Bowker the…
A Few Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Job
Once you are in a stable position within a company, pay raises can sometimes be slow and usually involve a set amount per year. But if you are quitting for a new employer, you can negotiate a new rate before being hired. This can involve…
Occupational Adjustments: What I’ve learned From Multiple Careers
In generations past, it was customary to go into a line of work and spend the majority of your life with that company, waiting for that day you can retire and enjoy life. Not anymore. Today it is much more common to have multiple careers…
Work Visa Renewal – Final Year in Ireland
The process to renew a work visa in Ireland changed from when I first moved here. The first year I went to the GNIB office, took a number and waited. Since then they started to require people to register for an appointment through a website….
Self-Publishing to Kindle vs Nook Press vs Smashwords
I published my first book “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland” exclusively on Amazon for Kindle since they are the market leader in e-books. When publishing the second edition I decided to give the Barnes & Noble Nook and Smashwords a try. One reason for this…
10 Things I Learned Self-Publishing A Book
In 2014 I self-published my first book “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland“, using Amazon’s CreateSpace. This year, in 2018, I updated that book and published a new book “How to Manage Your Manager.” For the update to “An Expat’s Guide to Ireland” I expanded beyond…
Explanation of Camera RAW Files
Adobe Camera RAW Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) and some digital point-and-shoot cameras provide users with the option of shooting in either a .jpg or RAW file. A .jpg file is a standard and universal format for digital images; RAW files are not as standard…
Adjusting the Depth of Field
Knowing how to adjust the depth of field is an excellent way improve the overall look and feel of a photographic image. When taking pictures, and adjusting the setting manually, it is a good idea to know what the depth of field is and how…
Travel Without Pet
When it comes to planning a vacation, or going on vacation, not much about it stresses me except for one thing. I don’t worry about the flight, where I’m going to stay, how much money to bring, or even the language barrier. The one thing I…
