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Writing Love
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
I’ve decided from time to time on this blog, in addition to sharing, teaching, pulling my hair out, and bemoaning the hardships of writing, I’m also going to talk about the things I love. So, you’ll see me talk about those things I HEART about writing. When you stop by…
How to transform your writing into beautiful magic
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I’m not talking about witches and warlocks. Nor, voodoo, potions, or card tricks. Photo curtsey of IMBD I’m talking about rhythm that unlocks magic in a story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os1yacPN3eM ? Makes you want to dance. Every story has a rhythm. A story can stop and stutter like a car running out of…
100 General Creative Writing Prompts (Fiction Ideas Vol. 1) FREE 20th to 23rd January…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Hello, Chris. I have just published the first in a series of 10 nonfiction booklets. It will be FREE Wednesday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 23, then the regular price will be $0.99 USD. Thank you very much for the opportunity. Kate M. Colby 100…
65 Ways to Describe Sight and Eyes in Your Writing
Ever since William Shakespeare said: “The Eyes are the window to your soul” … people have been trying to decode ever glitter, wrinkle, squint, and gaze that passes from those orbs. When I read a description that catches my attention, I copy it down, using it later to remind me there’s more to a character’s…
When Your Book Publicity Campaign Comes To An End…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Gretchen Crary on Just Publishing Advice: When Publicity Ends Marketing Can Continue Publicity is a dish best served warm. That’s what I tell clients who come to me looking for publicity help after the book has already gone on sale. A typical query goes: “My…
Where Do Your Ideas Come From?
Originally posted on Writing your first novel-Things you should know:
I was lying in bed last night thinking about what I would write about today. I’ve been writing this blog for two years, and I have to admit, there are times when I’m at a loss. I want to share useful information, but I don’t…
Book Marketing (and Publicity) is not About Book Sales
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
1 Author Marketing Experts, Inc. by Penny Sansevieri Book sales. A lot of authors live and die by these two words and yes, they’re important but when it comes to book marketing, they aren’t the only thing that matters. And while it’s not a bad thing to focus on book sales,…
#5 Query Corner: ‘Dance, Dance, DIE!’
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Welcome to: Morgan’s Query Corner: Answering Your Query Quandaries NOTE: If you submit your query to me (morgan.s.hazelwood@gmail.com), and you are selected for inclusion, I will give you a high-level review, in-line feedback, and my own draft of your query. If this is your query, feel free…
#7 Query Corner: ‘Phoenix Falling’
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
Welcome to: Morgan’s Query Corner: Answering Your Query Quandaries NOTE: If you submit your query to me (morgan.s.hazelwood@gmail.com), and you are selected for inclusion, I will give you a high-level review, in-line feedback, and my own draft of your query. If this is your query, feel free…
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