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August 16, 2013
The great ANNABELLE giveaway!
As part of the pre-pub promotion for my soon-to-be-released short fiction e-book ANNABELLE, Pixel Hall Press will be giving away a limited number of e-copies of the book. Described by one beta reader as a "tiny pearl of a story," ANNABELLE is about love, longing and loss -- and the price each character pays for passion.
Annabelle is a lonely young woman who only wants to love and be loved. And yet, she can't let go of the past, the memories of the life she shared with her parents—memorie...
Annabelle is a lonely young woman who only wants to love and be loved. And yet, she can't let go of the past, the memories of the life she shared with her parents—memorie...
August 13, 2013
Three markets for articles--8.13.12
Like the Boy Scout motto, you believe in being prepared. And you think everyone else should be ready for the unexpected as well.
Well, here are three markets to write for that focus on preparedness and DIY. Check them out, develop your pitch and good luck!
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Well, here are three markets to write for that focus on preparedness and DIY. Check them out, develop your pitch and good luck!
Living Ready MagazineDescription: a multi-platform community – print magazine, website, social media outlets, online learning, live event and online shop – that helps you be prepared to survive and thrive, no matter the situation. Co...<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>
August 2, 2013
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Bank Square Books
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July 29, 2013
Marketing Mistakes — Guest Post from Marsha Friedman
Marketing mistakes... We've all made them and we all want to kick ourselves when we realize the errors of our ways.
And then, if we haven't learned our lesson, we go and make 'em again!
Marsha Friedman Well, in today's post, guest expert Marsha Friedman is sharing her story about the valuable lesson she learned from a marketing mistake she made and how she makes sure she doesn't make that one again!But first, a little about Marsha... A 23-year veteran of the public relations in...
July 26, 2013
The pre-pub stage for Annabelle
Right now I am heavy into all the pre-pub stage for my first short fiction e-booknext book, Annabelle (http://www.nancychristie.com/annabell... Hall Press).
It's due out in September, which means I have less than six weeks to get beta readers, get on the list for reviewers, connect with those who interview authors/fiction writers, write some press releases, update all social media pages and, oh yes, continue to do the client projects that pay the bills.
Yikes!
It's due out in September, which means I have less than six weeks to get beta readers, get on the list for reviewers, connect with those who interview authors/fiction writers, write some press releases, update all social media pages and, oh yes, continue to do the client projects that pay the bills.
Yikes!
Great pitching resource
So you have a wonderful idea for a magazine article but don't know where to send your pitch. EdCal makes it easy to find the right markets and know when they would most want it.
The site is free, although you will need to register to use it. And the results can be downloaded. Check it out and tell us how it worked for you!
The site is free, although you will need to register to use it. And the results can be downloaded. Check it out and tell us how it worked for you!
July 22, 2013
Focus on... Writing web copy
With sites, blogs and social media available, everyone has jumped on the Internet bandwagon. But while writing for the Web looks easy, there are still procedures to follow and tips to make it an effective form of communication.
In today's "Focus on..." feature, Paul Konrardy, president of Minneapolis-based LoudClick, shares advice to make the most of your online efforts.
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In today's "Focus on..." feature, Paul Konrardy, president of Minneapolis-based LoudClick, shares advice to make the most of your online efforts.
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July 19, 2013
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Blue Willow Bookshop
Blue Willow Bookshop
Tel: 281.497.8675
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Address: 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Owner: Valerie Koehler
Backstory: Located in a west Houston neighborhood, Blue Willow Bookshop is a cozy and comfortable family bookstore with a reputation for excellence in book-selling, customer service and high quality author events.
Blue Willow BookshopWith an inventory split evenly between adult and children’s books, Blue Willow Booksh...
Tel: 281.497.8675
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Address: 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Owner: Valerie Koehler
Backstory: Located in a west Houston neighborhood, Blue Willow Bookshop is a cozy and comfortable family bookstore with a reputation for excellence in book-selling, customer service and high quality author events.
Blue Willow BookshopWith an inventory split evenly between adult and children’s books, Blue Willow Booksh...
July 15, 2013
Maximizing your blog's potential
Blogs are a terrific way to connect with your readers—assuming of course, that you know how to design and develop one, what to post on it once it's up, and how to connect your blog posts with all those readers trolling the Web looking for something new and exciting and informative.
It's not an easy task, and for those of us who started before blogs were little more than a twinkle in some techie's eye, it can be a real challenge to know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. 'Tis a verita...
It's not an easy task, and for those of us who started before blogs were little more than a twinkle in some techie's eye, it can be a real challenge to know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. 'Tis a verita...
June 28, 2013
Writer's Conferences — Do's and Don'ts
At the last meeting of Monday Night Writers, one of the members mentioned he had attended his first writing conference ever, and how much he enjoyed the experience.
That brought back memories of my first conference, when it seemed unbelievable that I could be in the same room with real writers. I didn't think of myself as one of them—I was just someone who did some writing but didn't have a book or a clips portfolio to show anyone.
Since then, I have stressed to other writers that being a "writ...
That brought back memories of my first conference, when it seemed unbelievable that I could be in the same room with real writers. I didn't think of myself as one of them—I was just someone who did some writing but didn't have a book or a clips portfolio to show anyone.
Since then, I have stressed to other writers that being a "writ...
