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March 26, 2017
Top Posts & Pages for #Readers, #Writers, & #Publishers
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I usually promote a post from other blogs on Sundays; but, today, I’ll promote the most visited posts and pages on this blog since its beginning in January of 2011…
There have been over 105,000 visits…
35,035 visits were to the main page—showing whatever posts happened to be current.
5,228 visits were to the About Page, which is usually a well-viewed feature on most any blog.
2,126 were to Writing Challenge ~ U...
March 25, 2017
Conflict in every scene? Disasters in every act? Yes and no
Straightforward and valuable advice for writers from Roz Morris in today’s re-blog :-)
I’ve had an interesting question from Ben Collins.
I have read that each part of a novel should contain a ‘disaster’ and that every scene should either contain conflict or be deleted. Is this too rigid a formula, or do you think it is correct?
That’s a good question with a lot of answers.
So let’s take it apart.
‘Every scene should either contain conflict or be deleted’
I certainly subscribe...
March 24, 2017
Friday Story Bazaar ~ Tale Thirty-Six
A Higher Calling
by
Alexander M Zoltai
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He couldn’t understand…
His usual methods weren’t working…
She acted nicely enough in his presence; but, remained icy at her core.
Every time he asked her for a date, she accepted; yet, the signals were extremely clear—Be proper or I’m out of here…
He recalled articles from years ago saying that women craved sex as much as men; but, with that off the menu, what did she want from him…?
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He finally decided he just had to ask her…
He did and sh...
March 23, 2017
#MainStreetWriters > “…a tiny writing festival steps into the big leagues”
My original article about the Main Street Writers Movement is where I explain its goals and principles and help you become a part of the Movement (there are no fees...).
[image error]Click this Image to find out How to Join…
Today’s post is about an article on the Forest Avenue Press site—Main Street Writers Movement: In rural Oregon, a tiny writing festival steps into the big leagues.
Here are just a few excerpts:
“In rural Oregon, literary life tends to happen in solitude.”
“Here, writers work behind cl...
March 20, 2017
“The Woman Who Read Too Much”
Bahiyyih Nakhjavání, Author of “The Woman Who Read Too Much”
Because of my feelings of the importance of the book I talk about in this post, I’m leaving it up here at the top of the blog for three days ( tell your friends—writers and readers :-)
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On July 19th and 20th, 1848, there was, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., USA, the Woman’s Rights Convention, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, which produced the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions…
However, just a bit earlier, in late June and ear...
March 19, 2017
Beta Readers
I almost did a post today about IndieAuthorFringe; but, upon examination found it pandering to “commercial success” — However, whether you crave “success” or not, getting a bit of help from early readers can be Gold — hence, this Wonderful re-blog :-)
Not all writers use beta readers, and not all writers offer their services as beta readers, but both of these things can serve as a huge help in our writing. Looking at it from the writer’s side first, it’s important to know...
March 18, 2017
One word at a time
Many folks have challenges (similar to the writer of todays’ re-blog) when it comes to writing…
The solution, once found (and, at times, re-found multiple times…) is simple…
I took this in Hawaii two years ago. I keep it handy because it reminds me to breathe deep.
I don’t like to whine, but I do like to keep it real.
I am having a creative crisis.
I think I’ve mostly worked through it, but there are still days …
As I’ve mentioned before, like most of us, I do...
March 17, 2017
Friday Story Bazaar ~ Tale Thirty-Five
Such a Lovely Revolution
by
Alexander M Zoltai
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The planet was close to its rather small, red star—“tidally locked”, with one side always facing the light.
People took vacations, mostly, by going to the night side; and, of course, all the astronomers lived there.
Those who never went to the darkness were apt to contract some strange mental alterations…
One of those who never vacationed in the darkness happened to become the ruler of the strongest country on the day-lit side.
He’d bee...
March 16, 2017
E-Book Publishing ~ An Update from Jane Friedman
This is the 45th post on this blog dealing with the ideas and opinions of Jane Friedman; and, yes, it’s not my normal Thursday Re-blog :-)
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Jane, on her About Page, says this:
“I earn my living as an entrepreneur and freelancer; my goal is to be truly independent of any obligation to an employer, business, or organization….My income is driven largely by my own writing and teaching, as well as consulting services for writers...
March 15, 2017
#AuthorEarnings and International Book Sales
Two of the more interesting Author Earnings posts I’ve done were in September 2015 and June 2016. [image error]
Well, Hugh Howey and his intriguing Data Guy have another, probably controversial, report out…
Even the title is somewhat “controversial”—February 2017 Big, Bad, Wide & International Report: covering Amazon, Apple, B&N, and Kobo ebook sales in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
1st Excerpt:
“Today, with the click of a button, any author can start selling any title they wish simultan...
