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September 2, 2012
“The Novelist: EBook Writing 2012 Seminar”
“The Novelist: EBook Writing 2012 Seminar”
September 8, 2012
Morning Session (9:00 AM to 11:50 AM): Seven Secrets to Great Storytelling! Focusing on understanding, developing and using key advanced writing techniques, in order to write dynamic:
Suspense that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats,
Point of view that will make your readers feel they’re living your story,
Characters that live and breathe,
Dialogue and internalization that’s fresh and impactful,
Imagery that will give your readers the front row seat to your story world,
Narration that will lift your writing to the level of the pros!
Lunch on your own (Join me at Applebee’s for a Q&A “Dutch” lunch—12:00 Noon to 12:45 PM).
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM): “Product, Image, Brand and Platform: Simple Strategies Proven to Maximize EBook Sales NOW!” Topics include:
Current state of the publishing/eBook industry,
The players,
Preparing to publish:
Product,
Brand, Image, Platform and Web Presence,
EPublishing,
How to sell books (sell yourself)!
Saturday, September 8 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 West 95th Street in Overland Park/Lenexa, Kansas (I-35 and W. 95th St)
$20 for single session or $35 for both. Lunch NOT included. Seating is limited.
Contact writing coach, indie editor and thriller author Gordon Kessler at: Gordon@GordonKessler.com for more information. Register online at: http://www.IndieWritersAlliance.com.
This isn’t your average everyday, boring lecture and lengthy, do-little writing exercises, folks. It’s an interactive workshop, guaranteed to supercharge your writing, get your prose flowing and your passion burning. Come join us!
click below:
The Seminar For Indie WriterS!
www.IndieWritersAlliaNce
Filed under: EBooks & EPublishing, Novel Writing Made Simple, Readers' Interests, Seminars & Appearances, Welcome, Writing, Writing Conferences Tagged: amazon, author, authors guild, barry eisler, ebooks, ePub, epublishing, Gordon Kessler, ibooks, indie author, indie publishing, indie writer, Joe Konrath, John Locke, kindle, Kindle Select, novel writing, novels, promoting ebooks, seminar, smashwords.com, Writing
July 23, 2012
EBook Writing Made Simple! is only $2.99 for Kindle on Amazon
EBook Writing Made Simple! is only $2.99 for Kindle on Amazon
Come and get ‘em while the supply lasts!
(okay–got me–it’s an eBook, there’s an endless supply. But you need it NOW!)
EBooks vs. Print (paper):
even the stories are different
NOTE: Among the many books published concerning eBooks, none are about the actual writing of an eBook novel–until now!
THIS EBOOK FOCUSES SOLEY ON THE ACTUAL WRITING OF NOVELS INTENDED FOR THE EBOOK-READING PUBLIC. It does not deal with the ePublishing or marketing of such work–there are literally dozens of great eBooks out there already to help you with that.
IS WRITING AN EBOOK NOVEL the same as writing a novel intended for the traditional publishing industry? It doesn’t have to be–it can be much better. Why? When writing an eBook novel, you’re writing for the reader and not the uptight, rutted, NYC publishing industry. Find out how, and have fun writing again!
This eBook is especially designed for the beginning eBook writer, but it is also a great guide for the novelist who wants to think out of the box. With the huge new market writers have discovered in writing eBooks, opportunities abound for authors who take a different tack and understand this new venue from a clearer perspective. Writing for reader entertainment by bending and even breaking the uptight traditional publishing industry’s stiff and restrictive guidelines frees the author’s creativity.
Come take a look at the fiction-writing craft from a whole new angle and discover the innovative and effective ways to reach your readers.
From the basics of fiction writing and the strict unbudging conventions of a steadfast traditional publishing industry to how to break the rules for pure entertainment value, this book encompasses it all. A 500+ word lexicon of terms every writer should know is included.
Filed under: Book Covers, Books on Sale, EBooks & EPublishing, Novel Writing Made Simple, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged: ebook writing, ebooks, epublishing, indie authors, indie writers, Kindle ebooks, novel writing
EBook Writing Made Simple! is FREE for Kindle on Amazon
EBook Writing Made Simple! is FREE for Kindle on Amazon
Come and get ‘em while the supply lasts (free today 7-24-2012)
EBooks vs. Print (paper):
even the stories are different
NOTE: Among the many books published concerning eBooks, none are about the actual writing of an eBook novel–until now!
THIS EBOOK FOCUSES SOLEY ON THE ACTUAL WRITING OF NOVELS INTENDED FOR THE EBOOK-READING PUBLIC. It does not deal with the ePublishing or marketing of such work–there are literally dozens of great eBooks out there already to help you with that.
IS WRITING AN EBOOK NOVEL the same as writing a novel intended for the traditional publishing industry? It doesn’t have to be–it can be much better. Why? When writing an eBook novel, you’re writing for the reader and not the uptight, rutted, NYC publishing industry. Find out how, and have fun writing again!
This eBook is especially designed for the beginning eBook writer, but it is also a great guide for the novelist who wants to think out of the box. With the huge new market writers have discovered in writing eBooks, opportunities abound for authors who take a different tack and understand this new venue from a clearer perspective. Writing for reader entertainment by bending and even breaking the uptight traditional publishing industry’s stiff and restrictive guidelines frees the author’s creativity.
Come take a look at the fiction-writing craft from a whole new angle and discover the innovative and effective ways to reach your readers.
From the basics of fiction writing and the strict unbudging conventions of a steadfast traditional publishing industry to how to break the rules for pure entertainment value, this book encompasses it all. A 500+ word lexicon of terms every writer should know is included.
Filed under: Book Covers, Books on Sale, EBooks & EPublishing, Novel Writing Made Simple, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged: ebook writing, ebooks, epublishing, indie authors, indie writers, Kindle ebooks, novel writing
EBook Writing Made Simple!–is now available!
Hot off the virtual press–it’s here! EBook Writing Made Simple!
NOTE: Among the many books published concerning eBooks, none are about the actual writing of an eBook novel–until now!
THIS EBOOK FOCUSES SOLEY ON THE ACTUAL WRITING OF NOVELS INTENDED FOR THE EBOOK-READING PUBLIC. It does not deal with the ePublishing or marketing of such work–there are literally dozens of great eBooks out there already to help you with that.
IS WRITING AN EBOOK NOVEL the same as writing a novel intended for the traditional publishing industry? It doesn’t have to be–it can be much better. Why? When writing an eBook novel, you’re writing for the reader and not the uptight, rutted, NYC publishing industry. Find out how, and have fun writing again!
This eBook is especially designed for the beginning eBook writer, but it is also a great guide for the novelist who wants to think out of the box. With the huge new market writers have discovered in writing eBooks, opportunities abound for authors who take a different tack and understand this new venue from a clearer perspective. Writing for reader entertainment by bending and even breaking the uptight traditional publishing industry’s stiff and restrictive guidelines frees the author’s creativity.
Come take a look at the fiction-writing craft from a whole new angle and discover the innovative and effective ways to reach your readers.
From the basics of fiction writing and the strict unbudging conventions of a steadfast traditional publishing industry to how to break the rules for pure entertainment value, this book encompasses it all. A 500+ word lexicon of terms every writer should know is included.
Filed under: Book Covers, Books on Sale, EBooks & EPublishing, Novel Writing Made Simple, Seminars & Appearances, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged: eBook, ebooks, epublishing, fiction writing, novel writing, Writing
EBook Writing Made Simple!–is coming soon!
NOTE: Among the many books published concerning eBooks, none are about the actual writing of an eBook novel–until now!
THIS EBOOK FOCUSES SOLEY ON THE ACTUAL WRITING OF NOVELS INTENDED FOR THE EBOOK-READING PUBLIC. It does not deal with the ePublishing or marketing of such work–there are literally dozens of great eBooks out there already to help you with that.
IS WRITING AN EBOOK NOVEL the same as writing a novel intended for the traditional publishing industry? It doesn’t have to be–it can be much better. Why? When writing an eBook novel, you’re writing for the reader and not the uptight, rutted, NYC publishing industry. Find out how, and have fun writing again!
This eBook is especially designed for the beginning eBook writer, but it is also a great guide for the novelist who wants to think out of the box. With the huge new market writers have discovered in writing eBooks, opportunities abound for authors who take a different tack and understand this new venue from a clearer perspective. Writing for reader entertainment by bending and even breaking the uptight traditional publishing industry’s stiff and restrictive guidelines frees the author’s creativity.
Come take a look at the fiction-writing craft from a whole new angle and discover the innovative and effective ways to reach your readers.
From the basics of fiction writing and the strict unbudging conventions of a steadfast traditional publishing industry to how to break the rules for pure entertainment value, this book encompasses it all. A 500+ word lexicon of terms every writer should know is included.
Filed under: Book Covers, Books on Sale, EBooks & EPublishing, Novel Writing Made Simple, Seminars & Appearances, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged: eBook, ebooks, epublishing, fiction writing, novel writing, Writing
July 6, 2012
KNIGHT’S LATE TRAIN Book Cover Contest!
Time for another:
BOOK COVER CONTEST!
If you pick the most popular book cover from the selection below, you’ll be entered to win a box of Christopher Elbow Artisan Chocolates.
And the winner is?
So which eBook cover for my next men’s action/adventure thriller novel best draws you in and makes you want to read the story? To be eligible to win, make your selection and post it in a comment at the bottom of this page (or by email) by July 13, 2012. The winner will be announced on this website on Saturday, July 14.
Click on the images below to see larger, more detailed slides:
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June 30, 2012
KNIGHT’S BIG EASY Debut!
Well, I did it again: I wrote another damn book!
KNIGHT’S BIG EASY–the latest of “The E Z Knight Reports” series
Please check it out or else I’ll do it again, again: KNIGHT’S BIG EASY
It’s a fast, fun read; a men’s action/adventure packed with interesting characters, life threatening situations and snappy dialogue.
And, so far, the women love it, too! I must warn you that due to colorful language, violence and sexual situations, this one is not for the kiddies.
If you put this one down before you’re finished, I’ll…well, I’ll be very disappointed.
For more info, go to the Knight’s Big Easy page, NOW!
Filed under: Book Covers, Books on Sale, E Z Knight, Jazzy Brass, Kessler's Thrillers, Knight's Big Easy, Knight's Ransom, Readers' Interests, The "Knight Girls" Tagged: clive cussler, douglas preston, E Z Knight, james patterson, james rollins, John Locke, Mardi Gras, men's action adventure, Mystery, new orleans, NOLA, norlins, Thriller
June 16, 2012
BRAINSTORM EBook Cover Contest Winner!
This cover design stuff is so difficult, but so very important, as well. So I asked for your help and you gave it to me! Thanks so much to everyone who participated.
J-4
J-5
M-7
We had a tie between J-4 and J-5 for the most attractive and professional-looking cover. The names of those who selected one of these two covers were then entered into a random drawing, and Tom Wingo of Oklahoma came out the winner! Again, thanks to all of you who entered the contest! Now it’s up to me to decide which one to use (I’m actually leaning toward a slightly modified M-7)!
Congratulations, Tom! Here’s your 9-piece box of Christopher Elbow’s famous Artisanal Chocolates:
Okay, I’ll actually send you the real thing! But you have to promise to tell everyone how much you enjoyed them!
Check out Christopher Elbow Artisan Chocolates at this link: http://bit.ly/bNJLZp .
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June 14, 2012
Jazzy Brass and James Rollins Need Your Help with a Fun Contest!
Many of you know Jazzy Brass, my canine heroine from my men’s action/adventure series “The E Z Knight Reports,” is also a hero of sorts in real life, too. Well, she needs your assistance this time—and you can have a lot of fun while helping!
Our heroine golden retriever is unofficially teaming up with New York Times super-bestselling, action-thriller author James Rollins (in his free time, when he’s not writing bestselling novels, he’s a veterinarian—Huh? That’s right!) and his Sigma Force to help raise money for the Humane Society with a neat and fun contest. Two heroes teamed up together to help animals–wow! So, you want to be a superhero and join them, right (you’ll have to provide your own cape)?
What do you get if you win, you ask? I’ll give you a hint…this is so cool…you’ll love it…wait for it…wait…here it is–I told you it was great: IMORTALITY!
PLEASE check out James’s blog post on Goodreads (click!) and then visit his Sigma Store (click!).
Jazzy Brass and I thank you–and I know James will, too!
Filed under: Bestselling Authors' Interviews, Contests, E Z Knight, Jazzy Brass, Knight's Big Easy, Knight's Ransom, Personal Views, Readers' Interests Tagged: Action, action thriller, Adventure, author, contest, E Z Knight, ebooks, fun, golden retriever, hero, heroine, humane society, immortality, imortal, indie writer, james rollins, Jazzy Brass, knight reports, Mystery, novels, nyt bestseller, nyt bestselling author, sigma force,
June 8, 2012
Finding the Body, Day 3, and the Mysterious Flower
Into the third day after finding the body (in reference to previous posts: day 1 and day 2), I decided to make one final post. I’m sure my followers will appreciate me wrapping this up and will look forward to me moving on as much as I do.
We visited the site again this morning. Before the incident, I walked Jazzy past it sometimes as many as six times on a typical day. What happened Tuesday hasn’t deterred us from that ritual. For the last couple of days, we’ve stopped in the same location from which we’d spotted the body, and both Jazzy and I have stared down into the empty water. I know Jazzy has been reliving that moment as much as I.
Until this morning, I’d gaze down unrealistically wishing that I might somehow see something that would replace the shocking reality we’d found. I had no choice but to look, my eyes drawn to that place in the water.
This morning was different. I found myself hesitant to look, feeling eerily reluctant, as if I would find another lost soul’s vessel floating there. I knew if that happened, I would surely vomit. The first time hadn’t hit me that hard, but a second time would have sent me over the edge and into the Twilight Zone.
Once Jazzy and I crept to the side of high bank and looked over, I was relieved to see…nothing. But when we turned to leave, I noticed something I hadn’t before. Surely it was because of my focus and dread that I hadn’t noticed it: a sole iris, purple and lovely. Irises grow wild, so it wasn’t completely out of the ordinary. But as I looked closer at this fully bloomed blood iris, I saw that it was surrounded by potting soil. It had been freshly planted.
I was immediately taken aback at the instant of this revelation. Someone had cared enough to leave this flower on the site of the woman’s passing. Had it been family? Had it been one of the law enforcement officers or EMTs? Or had it been a stranger?
I must admit that I felt both pleased at someone’s thoughtfulness but at the same time somewhat guilty by it as well. I had unjustifiably found a sort of kinship with the deceased, the thoughts of this person and her life dominating my mind for going on three days. Some of the memory remained very unpleasant: the sight of what turtles do to a body, motionless in the water, forever etched behind my eyes; the sound of Jazzy’s frightened bark at the body’s movement while being assaulted by the turtles, sounding over and over in my ears (normally silent, she’s barked softly no more than six times before this in her eighteen months of life); and the footprints leading to the body on that muddy bank forever being questioned in my head.
So has anything changed for me or Jazzy Brass? I can’t say it has in a major way. For some days to come, Jazzy will likely be drawn, as I will, to the place we’d stood on that faithful morning. I will be attracted to the flower as well, in hopes that it will continue to bloom in the absence of the life it symbolizes.
I will treat my golden retriever companion’s side trips from the beaten path with more respect than they would normally deserve—her often picking up on the scent of rabbits or squirrels. After all, this is the second body other than rodents’ she’s found—the first being a yearling deer killed by a bobcat or pack of coyotes right here in suburbia last fall.
I will put this day behind us in hopes of never reliving the feeling of unbelieving helplessness from less than three days ago.
My self-therapy session is finished.
Filed under: Jazzy Brass, Personal Views, Readers' Interests Tagged: blood iris, dead, death, golden retriever, iris, jazzy, Jazzy Brass, life, spirituality, suicide, turtles
