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The Best Books in Translation of 2016
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Sometimes the books that make the most impact come from a little farther afield than right around the corner. With that in mind, I want to spend a moment to celebrate some of the best books in translation of 2016. But first, a disclaimer. I obviously have not read all…
What Are Feelings, Really? How to Write Emotions
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPwpVJ-eIgg In the immortal words of Samantha Sang and the Bee Gees, “It’s just emotion that’s taking me over, caught up in sorrow, lost in the song.” Unfortunately novels lack accompanying singers who let the reader know how characters feel. One of the most difficult aspects of writing is portraying…
How Does Reading Level Matter in Fiction?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
How well do most published authors write? Would you be surprised to hear that Jane Austen wrote at just above a 5th grade level, Stephen King writes at about a 6th grade level, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote at slightly more than a 6th grade level, and Leo Tolstoy wrote at about…
30 Facebook Groups Every Author Needs…..And It’s Free!
Originally posted on Pigeonhole Books:
Posted by A.S. Chung. Award-wining author of children’s picture books A Brand New Day: about divorce and Wishful Wedding: about LGBT equality and same gender families. Creator of Pigeonhole Books and blogs about self-publishing, writing, online book marketing, peer bloggers and illustrators. 30 FACEBOOK GROUPS EVERY AUTHOR NEEDS…..AND IT’S FREE!…
Resources for Writers: Calibre
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
For many independent writers, one of the most difficult aspects of self-publishing is ensuring that readable versions of their manuscripts make it into the hands of readers. Calibre, an open source (i.e. free) ebook library management system makes the process of digitizing books a little easier. Calibre began back back…
It’s release day!
Originally posted on Author Kyle Perkins:
Make sure you grab a copy of Teabreeze: Part Two today if you have a chance! We put a lot of work into the book and we hope you all enjoy it as much as you did the first one. ***Trigger Warning*** This book contains adult content. Reader discretion is…
Changing Books after Publication: What Happens When Authors Change Their Minds?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Often books are published in an imperfect state. The first print run may include minor grammar errors or other issues that a publisher fixes in subsequent printings. But what happens when someone decides that larger changes are necessary? In publishing, the term “edition” can indicate several different types of alterations…
Amazon discontinues Kindle for Windows 8 app
Amazon is discontinuing the Kindle for Windows 8 app, which will no longer be available to download starting October 27. Instead the company will focus on the current Kindle for PC app. Those using the Kindle for Windows 8 app can continue to use the app, but won’t be able to download it again. They can also…
Indie Author Spotlight – Emily Martha Sorensen
Originally posted on AlliesOpinions:
? AlliesOpinions recently reviewed “The Keeper and the Rulership”. We loved it! Emily Martha Sorensen is the author of The Keeper and the Rulership, Black Magic Academy, and the Fairy Senses series. She also writes and draws a webcomic that updates every Friday: To Prevent World Peace. She has four adorable…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 