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Category Archives: Writing
Steep Learning Curve
Since I started writing from scratch, and don’t have a Masters in Fine Arts, I have had to learn as I go. You might think it is easier, but I’m not so sure. Every time I read something from Writers … Continue reading
Edit on “Waiting on the OUtside” Finally Complete
Finally! The professional edit, by Christina Frey of Page Two Editing, on my book, “Waiting on the Outside”, is complete. Now, all I have to do is review the edit and complete the revisions. I just hope I have the time … Continue reading
Writers Digest by Marcy Kennedy: The Twelve Best Hashtags for Writers
I’m re-blogging the information below. I’m kind of a newbie at Twitter, so I found this really useful and I hope you do too. I’m sending this from sunny San Diego today. What a glorious afternoon it is here. Went for a bike … Continue reading
Top Tips to Market your Ebook Online – Making the Most of your Amazon Free Days
Among other useful tips, this link has a list of places where you can list your book for free. Huh? Yes for free! Because, if you get readers to leave comments you will get other readers who will be willing to … Continue reading
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Publisher Interested in my Book Proposal
Okay, so I sent out six book proposals expecting to get six rejections about six months after I inquired. I got one back in just a week and they are interested. Can you believe that? I’m thrilled and happy. Even … Continue reading
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How to set up a mailing list on your blog
From Dream, Play, Write: This is a short and to the point blog on how to set up a mailing list. I found it valuable…like a little gem I found by accident. They are always the best. How to set … Continue reading
Booksandopinions.com
The Irish reader at booksandopinions.com loves to read. she posts extremely thoughtful bits of information and inspiration. I have just sent her my book to read! (My book is still in the editing phase, so is not available for the public … Continue reading
Dead Silence
Have you ever had this happen? I’m reading the next chapter I ‘m working on to my critique group and when I finish…….dead silence. Whoa, what happened? Was it so terrible or so good no one had anything to say? Or … Continue reading
Working on a New Book and Washing my Hands.
So, my first book (Waiting on the Outside) is ready for editing and I am working on two more. One was supposed to be a medical thriller about a virus, but then along came the real deal, Ebola. I just hope the Ebola … Continue reading
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Beta Readers
On Goodreads you can find beta readers who will take their time to read your manuscript and give feedback. It is all free and a valuable tool for any writer! They are awesome! I am currently beta reading two novels, … Continue reading