I’ve always loved stories—books, comics, shows, and especially movies. I’ve been drawn to all kinds of media that tell compelling stories. In my twenties, I started writing my own. For years, I never published anything. I wrote purely for the joy of it. But I often wondered: Are my stories good enough? Will others enjoy them?
I guess there’s only one way to find out.
In 2024, I published my first two books. It was an interesting experience learning how to self-publish through Amazon’s KDP system. But once the books were out, I quickly moved on. I did no promotion, didn’t try to build a readership, and never invested in marketing.
The result? I sold only a handful of copies each month.
Because of that, I continued to see myself as a hobbyist—someone who dreams of “one day” becoming more.
In 2025, I decided that “one day” would never come unless I worked for it. The website you’re reading now is part of that decision. I want to become a real author. And to do that, I need to invest in the process, figure things out, and—most of all—take myself the time.
My goal is to one day make a living as a storyteller. I don’t know if I’ll ever get there. Until I do, I call myself an author in progress.
What is the progress?
That’s what I have to figure out. How can I write better stories, attract readers, sell more books, and live the dream? I don’t have the answers yet. But I might find them. As I learn, I’ll share everything I can on this website and on social media—openly and honestly. If you’re interested, you can follow along in real-time as the journey unfolds.
Goals for 2026
I also use this website to motivate me to achieve other goals. Here are the main goals for 2026:
- Publish 42 short stories to complete my STORY52 project
- Release the second part of my 17 series
- Publish as many additional novels as I can
Annual Reviews
These articles present my year in review. What did I try, learn, achieve and what didn’t go so well:
My links
- My Books
- YouTube
- StoryLines | My Video Essay Channel About Stories (YouTube | Rumble)
- Michael Brig | Tutorial Channel (Only on YouTube)
- Twitter/X (I currently write movie reviews on there. If I ever find an audience I’ll do more and also write about being an author and personal stuff.)
- Instagram (There are only my book covers on there for now.)