Tag Archives: Authors
WRITING IS A JOURNEY
Writing is not just sitting down and writing a story. It is revision after revision and edit after edit. It is a journey, no matter how much you love to write. Every time I print out my book and review it, I … Continue reading
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
New Photo for Book Back Cover
I broke down and had a professional take my photo to use for the back cover of my book. The book is still in editing and will be until sometime towards the end of March. Arghhhhh. It just takes time. … Continue reading
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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
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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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Tagged Authors, Books, Free Books, I write, Marketing, Publish
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Sun City Anthem Authors
I have been remiss because I have not written about my writing group. (Sun City Anthem Authors) I joined this group last year and they have been invaluable for me with comments and constructive criticism. We meet every Tuesday so today … 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
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
