Tag: authors
group name: publishingstuff
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June 13, 2006 01:01 PM EDT --
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May 28, 2006 04:21 PM EDT --
That is the question. Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous rejection slips, or to write checks unto a sea of PODs and by self-publishing spend them.
Self-publishing . . . more
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December 31, 2006 08:10 AM EST --
As a kid, the author that really inspired me to become an author was L.M. Montgomery. Most of you will know her as the author of Anne of Green Gables. But she wrote loooots more books, series, and . . . more
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June 10, 2006 12:49 PM EDT --
They say it's almost impossible to get published until you have an agent, but it's almost impossible to get an agent until you've been published. Have you solved this quandary? What are your . . . more
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June 24, 2008 05:43 PM EDT --
I'm getting pretty close to self publishing my first novel. Naturally, I would like to get some reviews of it to place on my website to help promote it. It seems like a fairly common thing for authors . . . more
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January 26, 2007 02:24 PM EST --
It's been said that "everyone has a story to tell". That quote goes back many years and for a writer who wants to be published and sell books, that statement is a nemesis.
That statement . . . more
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February 06, 2007 07:33 AM EST --
In the past I've written articles on CRITUQUE GROUPS, SHOWING vs TELLING, ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE.
Where some of the writers involved with this competition are nearing the end of their first chapters, . . . more
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January 07, 2007 10:28 AM EST --
I've been writing now since the early 1980's, and even though I took a ten year hiatus, from late 80's to late 90's, I never gave up hope of seeing fruition in my writing attempts.
For . . . more
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February 03, 2007 09:07 AM EST --
I’ve often wondered how important setting is to a story. And like many things I have come to learn as an author, it depends on your plot, characters...well your book. Sometimes the setting is of . . . more
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April 19, 2007 12:35 PM EDT --
To celebrate the release of the paperback edition of The Scent of God, I am offering a free signed copy to each of 10 lucky winners. All you have to do is share your feelings about the book jacket after . . . more
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January 25, 2007 05:24 PM EST --
Critique Groups and Partners
When you’re considering getting a critique for your manuscript, or parts of it, you need to first ask yourself, “What do I want from a critique of . . . more
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January 18, 2007 10:44 AM EST --
When you walk into a bookstore, what is the first thing that draws you to a particular book? Is it the cover? The title? An author you know and enjoy? And what if the book is shelved with just the spine . . . more
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November 27, 2006 11:02 AM EST --
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May 25, 2006 01:10 PM EDT --
This group welcomes your stories and ideas and experiences about getting published. Whether your publishing experience is in self-publishing, traditional publishing, or magazine or newspaper articles, . . . more
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December 30, 2006 05:39 PM EST --
I always loved to write. I used to write silly short stories and read them to my brothers and sisters (I am the oldest of 5!!) I remember being in Jr. High and looking out the windows of my classroom composing . . . more
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February 17, 2007 08:07 AM EST --
There are a lot of writers here at Gather. Some of these writers have moved up to the next level in their writing career and have been published.
I thought it appropriate, to book writers . . . more
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July 08, 2007 03:53 PM EDT --
Yet another Gather member made a recommendation to me. It was suggested that I publish an article "about the book" instead of recommend a link to a site with details. The following is the . . . more
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August 13, 2007 11:52 AM EDT --
Last month, I wrote an article regarding why it is not in the best interest of readers or writers to always support bookstores. Now there is more fuel to put on that fire.
It seems a . . . more
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January 30, 2007 06:39 AM EST --
Seeing as I've been giving some practical writing tips, I came across this in my e-mail this morning and thought I'd pass this info on to you fellow/gal writers.
I cannot take credit for . . . more
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March 31, 2008 04:00 PM EDT --
I don't pretend to have any insider information here. Only my own business experiences.
Many self-publishing websites have been abuzz over the weekend at the earth shattering announcement . . . more
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