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How to grab readers!
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
With a great book blurb on your back cover! I don’t know about y’all, but I read the back cover before I buy a book. If I’m downloading an ebook I read the excerpt too. What do you read before a book purchase? Last week I posted links for…
Mando Method Of Writing #amwriting
Originally posted on ARMAND ROSAMILIA:
Yeah, I know, I know… I surely didn’t invent anything and calling it the Mando Method is egotistical and unnecessary unless… you’re me. I find it comforting. Shall we move on? I am easily distracted by Facebook and e-mail and Twitter and a myriad of other time-sucks during my day…
Are you too fast or too slow?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Your pacing, is it too fast or too slow? Complications is a TV series on USA Networks. When I started watching, I found the show intriguing and fast paced tension. The story is about Dr. John Ellison, a disillusioned ER doctor. He intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a…
Are you choosing the right word?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
A picture paints a thousand words, but the right words can paint an amazing picture. In this article, Mr. Kickman explains how important it is to choose the right words to set a scene. Sometimes I’m too succinct, too quick and too sparse leaving out too many details. Maybe it’s from writing…
Do you want a solution for blog stress?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Sometimes I feel the stress of putting out another post almost as much as making that story deadline. Maybe more. Blogging is like the dishes or the laundry. As soon as the table is cleared, and everything put away, it’s time to start cooking all over again. Or take…
Are you ready to compete?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Ready, or not, maybe it’s time to dust off that story, novel or poem. Look hard enough and you can find a contest for just for you. Thanks to Virginia Anderson for letting me know about a The 2015 Green River Writers Annual Contest. Entry fees $3, now that’s a bargain.…
Good Manners Require Thank Yous
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
So a big thank you goes out to Charles French for his kind recognition for sending the Dragon’s Loyalty Award my way. Be sure and check out his blog Words Reading and Writing. In the spirit of gratitude I want to thank a few more bloggers who have enriched my…
Are ebooks here to stay?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I think ebooks are here to stay and one day self published ebooks will be available everywhere. A while back I blogged about Self-e library service. [Post] As a followup I’m reblogging a post from Jane Friedman by Porter Anderson A Conversation With the SELF-e Team: Exploring Payment for Authors on July 14, 2015…
What to do after rejection
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
What to do when you receive those dreaded rejections? Step 1: Squeeze those lemons in to a glass Step 2: Add water and sugar, lots of sugar and make lemonade! Step 3: Add vodka and ice Last but not least: Get back on that horse and start writing Next listen to Stefanie…
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