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3 Struggles Only a Writer Will Understand

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Daniella Levy ? As writers, we’re often referred to as some of the strangest, most misunderstood members of society, and it’s a theme that has certainly carried down from generation to generation. It’s probably to do with the creative lifestyle – always obsessing over a project and never…

How to rewrite with more impact

Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Switch out those inactive words with power words. Hit your reader straight on and leave them in awe. K.M. Allan tells us to check this list against our writing and replace with active words. And you all know, I do love lists. The Active Word Checklist by K.M. Allan I am…

How to Get a Literary Agent

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by ARHuelsenbeck ? Disclaimer: I do not have an agent, but I am looking for one, and I have accumulated a lot of information in the process which I am willing to share so that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. ? Do you even need an agent?…

4 Misconceptions About Writing a Novel

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The Odds of Advertising Your Book

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Richard Risemberg ? This is the way it is: if your book does not enjoy extensive publicity, it will not sell. This is not a hard and fast rule, as miracles do happen through word of mouth, but the odds favor ads in this word of white noise…

Is Your Book on the Taste Test Table?

Originally posted on IRISH FIREBRANDS: A Novel ~ and Other Works by Christine Plouvier, Indie Author:
Some Indie Authors believe that readers’ ability to borrow books from public libraries reduces writers’ income, but there is really nothing to fear: Libraries do like to have book donations to stretch their budgets, but they will also buy Indie-authored…

Guest author: Jim Webster – A measured response… Episode 8

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Oh yes, sorry, I’m still here. Hope you’re enjoying the story, ‘A measured response.’ Have you worked out whodunit yet? As I was saying, I’ve just published, ‘A licence to print money: The Port Naain Intelligencer.’ It’s available on Amazon. In it, Benor, who just wants to…

New Release! Shadows of Tomorrow: 2 Post-Apocalyptic Short Stories

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? Hi all! It’s been due time for me to publish a book under my personal name, so here you are. I’ve been focusing on a pen name for a while, but that’s no excuse. I had the urge to write in a post-apocalyptic (which apparently is a difficult word…

12 Worst Blogging Mistakes

Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by AR Huelsenbeck ? I read a lot of blogs. I follow nearly 300, and I check out new blogs all the time. If you follow me or you’ve left a comment on ARHtistic License or you’ve tweeted something that interested me, I’ve probably taken a look at your…

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