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Thunderclap: A great, free tool for authors
Originally posted on Effrosyni's blog:
The other day, I had an email from award-winning author and friend, Jackie Weger. She wanted to let me know she’s releasing a new book later this month and asked me to support her campaign on a site called Thunderclap. Of course, I clicked on the link she gave…
Emergence of the ‘Venus Zone’ Posted From Centauri Dreams
Posted: 15 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT In terms of habitability, it’s clear that getting a world too close to its star spells trouble. In the case of Gliese 581c, we had a planet that some thought would allow liquid water at the surface, but subsequent work tells us it’s simply too hot for life […]
Styles: The Secret for Word to Kindle
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Microsoft Word’s Styles There are five simple rules to follow to achieve very good Kindle formatting from Microsoft Word: Don’t use the tab key for anything. Don’t use two or more consecutive spaces (not even after a period). Don’t press the Enter key three or more times in a row. Use…
10 things you should know before you get a dog
Originally posted on Taylor Grace:
10. Dog size doesn’t matter, they will rule the home. One look at those sad eyes and you’ll be toast. 9. There are many types of aides to stop a dog from pulling when they walk on a leash. Unless you get a stuffed dog, you’ll get to know them…
Please vote for me!!!
Originally posted on petitemagique:
Hey everyone, I need your HELP! My Dutch fantasy novel Drägan Duma – Zij Die Hoort got nominated for a fantasy award! 🙂 Isn’t that just awesome?! 🙂 Of course it would be some great publicity if I won since I am a debut writer. That’s why I need your help!…
What It Takes To Be A Serious Writer
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
In the good old bad old days, wrongly or rightly, writers were shielded by their agents and publishers from their reading public to maintain an air of mystery, and to shield them from the more repugnant elements of society, among other things. These days since the internet became…