Tag: publishing
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The Decline and Fall of Books: But Is Writing and Reading Dead?
I doubt it. One has to be really careful when reading articles such as, “The Decline and Fall of Books” written by Nicholas Clee. In it he writes, “Traditional bookshops are closing; vending machines are churning out novels; and e-books are the new paperbacks; so is this the final chapter for the book industry?…Booksellers have…
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Editing: How Important is It?
Very. And yet this is a place where writers from all genres agree to disagree, as was the case today on AAMBC Radio where the topic was, “How Important is Editing?” I encourage all writers and novices of the craft to listen to or download the broadcast. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AAMBC/2009/05/02/Panel-Discussion-How-important-is-Editing It would seem that quality editing is…
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Bike Riding
Last Friday I went bike riding with my 10-year-old. It was great. We were by the water. She wobbled a lot, though she never fell. I rode behind her. The path we took is a popular spot for runners and other bikers as well as walkers. There are two small lanes. On one side lay…
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New York Times Best Selling Author Tells the Truth
A few years ago I made a promise to my writer friends that if I ever had a novel hit the top twenty of the New York Times mass market bestseller list that I would share all the information I was given about the book so writers could really see what it takes to get…
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The Writer and the Internet
Today I opened my copy of May/June 2009 Issue of Writer’s Digest, and found 4 articles on publicity/marketing for the writer and all centered on how to accomplish this daunting task on the internet. Build Your Power Platform The Must-Have Online Marketing Plan
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Participating on Social Networks vs. Blogging
With all the social networks that have arisen–particularly those for writers and readers–I wonder how much membership and spending time and developing connections at these sites actually benefits the writer versus blogging. And if so what is the most productive balance of time an author can spend seeking out and making friends at a social…
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A Thick State of Denial
While training to become a psychotherapist I was taught that the thicker a client’s state of denial, the deeper the wound that lay beneath it. As I look at the ways various sectors of the economy are continuing to spend money like there’s no tomorrow, never mind the economic depression that lay upon us today,…