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The Best Literary Fiction Blogs & Websites via @janefriedman
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
I’m often asked for a list of the?best blogs and websites focused on?literary?fiction and culture. This list was first curated in 2011; after five years, I continue to update it as sites fold or launch. If I’ve missed any sites that deserve consideration, please let me know your favorites…
A Successful Book Signing
Don Massenzio I had the pleasure of participating in a book signing with my co-author on the new book, Frank Immersed, at the Harbour Village Marina in Ponce Inlet, Florida yesterday, 1/28/17. It was a fun event complete with signing books, answering questions about writing, karaoke and dancing. It was also fun to help launch the […]
A New Species: Harry Potter and the Crab King
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
No, the title of this post doesn’t refer to a piece of Harry Potter fan fiction about the dangers of overfishing. Instead it references the naming of a newly identified species of crab, Harryplax severus. Harryplax severus is the wondrous, pale creature pictured above. He and his brethren come from the…
5 qualities of a brilliant story
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
I write a lot of posts about problems with book drafts. But isn’t it just as important to look at the positive? If we listed the qualities of a brilliant read, what would they be? (Plus, I think we need a feelgood post.) So, as I sit here on Sunday…
Author Marketing Support 2017 – here on Writer’s Treasure Chest
Originally posted on Writer's Treasure Chest:
Picture courtesy of: http://worldartsme.com/spread-the-word-clipart.html#gal_post_48436_spread-the-word-clipart-1.jpg Since this blog exists I hosted 40 fellow authors on ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’. I am very proud of this number, but I’d like to do more. It’s January 2017 and I plan to publish further Author Spotlights here on my blog. By now ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’ has…
Four Great Shares at Just Can’t Help Writing!
Originally posted on Virginia S. Anderson:
? What should writers know about trademarked names or brand names? How should you handle these names in your fiction? Adirondack Editing, via Chris the Story Reading Ape, helps out! Phoebe Quinn at A Writer’s Path has a list of seven writing mistakes that are all too easy to…
Making the Case for Indie AND Traditional Publishing (For Writers and Readers)
Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
(Part II… again sharing here with Marcia’s permission. Did I leave anything out?) by Kassandra Lamb I envy writers under thirty. Not for their youth, but because they have never known a publishing world where indie publishing wasn’t a viable alternative. But I’ve heard even some younger writers make…
101 Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar Book Blitz @LovingtheBook
Originally posted on Room With Books:
http://roomwithbooks.com/?p=32983 Abby Eisenkraft is the CEO of Choice Tax Solutions Inc. She is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent (EA), an Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA), Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).Abby started her career in tax as a preparer, and quickly gained a reputation for…
Rejection to Perfection Weekend … Part Two
Originally posted on Routine Matters:
Rejection to Perfection Weekend … Part Two The best-selling author JK Rowling was pitching her first novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling, under her Robert Galbraith pseudonym and it was actually rejected by Constable and Robinson and Creme de la Creme publishers. The Cuckoo’s Calling, a post-war detective novel, went on to be…
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