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Out of control characters: May 2015
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Out of control characters. Since I signed my first publishing contract, I’ve been placed into certain categories. Most of my short stories were young adult coming of age. Some were simply entertaining tales of adventure. Others were romantic suspense, a mystery, or even a psychological thriller. Then I moved from shorts to novels, maintaining the same genres, and adding sci-fi, fantasy, paranormal, historical, westerns, and military. Did that type of bias stop me? Links to this post. I got your message o...
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Out of control characters: Pronoun Phobic
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Out of control characters. Do you have a phobia about using pronouns? A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. It is most prevalent when names are used. In fact, it keeps our writing from sounding as if we’re back in third grade and just learning about pronouns. The rules governing pronoun use can be confusing, but there are ways to get around those rules and still make your story understandable. Let us first examine the different types of pronouns. There are three and they are simple to remember. For i...
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Out of control characters: June 2015
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Out of control characters. How to Identify a Vanity Publisher. In the world of vanity versus traditional publishing, the one way to notice if you are connecting with a vanity publisher is to read their website carefully. Is the home page nothing but the book covers they’ve recently released? Are their FAQs loaded with what seems to be a lot of information but really tells you nothing about them, and you’re stopping to stare at “a fee for. This” or “a fee for that” constantly? Links to this post. Back to ...
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Out of control characters: Experts Abound
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Out of control characters. This is mostly for new writers, but those of us who have been around for a while do need the occasional reminder. Over the last few years, a plethora of experts in the areas we need to have our books published and selling have popped up. Everything from editors to marketing mavens are around to assist you, for a price. Before you pay that price, learn how to check out the person. How do you do this due diligence? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Diane Z. Shore. This crazy wr...
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Out of control characters: Teaser Tuesday ~ Maralee Wofford ~ The Gold Bluff Deception
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Out of control characters. Teaser Tuesday Maralee Wofford The Gold Bluff Deception. Maralee Lowder is a California girl through and through (she uses the word “girl” here euphemistically), although she and her family did live in Houston, TX for twelve years. Texas was a great experience, but she could never rid herself of the mystical pull of the rugged mountains of California. What other word has been the cause of more intrigue, and downright mischief? Unfortunately, honesty is not one of them. If those...
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Out of control characters: January 2015
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Out of control characters. NANOWRIMO A MONTH OF FRANTIC WRITING AND NOW WHAT? What do you do after November 30, when you have that freshly minted completion certificate in hand? But you’re impatient. The NaNo website said your book was done. Why do you have to wait to publish it? Very good question. Why wait to publish? NaNo offers you the opportunity to publish your novel within days of finishing it. Why not take advantage of that? Why wait to publish? Links to this post. Hit the brakes and back up ther...
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Out of control characters: November 2014
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Out of control characters. Monday, December 1, 2014 is the biggest online sales day of the year. I’ve had people tell me that books don’t sell well during November and December, so they scale back their promotions. You really believe that? Here’s the reality. That may have been true in the past, but we are a new generation of authors. We have to pound the cyber-pavement daily, often for long lonely hours. We have the opportunity to turn things around. You’re paying attention now, aren’t you? Talk up your...
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Out of control characters: June 2014
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Out of control characters. Celebrate the Summer Solstice - June 21, 2014. Celebrate the Summer Solstice! Summer Solstice Publishing celebrates the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014, with a giveaway of books. 24 authors – 38 books! And bling with some of those books. We all love that beautiful bling. First, we would love to offer you a free download of our cookbook here: Celebrate the Summer Solstice Cookbook. Just who are these authors? Our first group of authors:. Jessica Tornese E.B. Sullivan. Vic Nikitin...
