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How long are the books that you read? (SURVEY)
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
Images from ShutterStock READING SURVEY How long are the books that you read? Do you read mostly full-length books? novellas? novelettes? short stories? short or long nonfiction books? The first 4 questions are for fiction; the last 2 are for nonfiction. The 2 questions about short stories and novelettes exclude children’s,…
UK ISP’s must block ebook pirate sites
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
And not before time!!! http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-05/27/high-court-blocks-pirate-ebook-sites
Writers: don’t think of it as rejection – Barbara Kingsolver Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
This manuscript of yours that has just come back from another editor is a precious package. Don’t consider it rejected. Consider that you’ve addressed it ‘to the editor who can appreciate my work’ and it has simply come back stamped ‘Not at this address’. Just keep looking for the…
What we Learn from The Publishers Association’s Statistics Yearbook 2014
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Continuing on the theme of change in publishing, I came across the latest report by The Publishers Association, released a few days ago. Philip Jones did a great job at going through it, explaining what one can learn from it. Although it refers specifically to the UK market, the trends are…
Snowed – Part 61
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Anisette Parker is in custody. She and Mike are being checked at the hospital. Her claim that she’s pregnant worries Mike. He feels responsible and doesn’t want to back out of a responsibility. If he’s going to be a father, he wants to know. But try finding anyone to give…
Laughter Lines: FREE download: Authors and Bloggers Against Piracy
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
“But… my tennis ball launcher!” the small dog exclaimed, “That will mean that it’s further away!” “But small dog,” I told her, “just see it like this, If it’s pirated no-one will pay! “It’s not as if book sales will keep you in bones, They just bring…
Somnos Relents
Originally posted on barsetshirediaries:
Sunday 24th May 2015 My light was out at about 12.30 am and I did fall asleep only to wake around 1.30 am. I expected a difficult night but after a smoke I tried again and went off no problem. I was incredulous when I saw the time I got up…
What Dat Meens, Wide Load?
Originally posted on Marion's Superkitty Tales and Children's Books:
In just a few weeks, it will be summer! Ahhh, the picnics, the hiking, the swimming. Now is the time we ladies are thinking of hopefully fitting into that swimsuit! I know, I know. The younger ones have already been working on their diets…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 