Lynn Hallbrooks's Blog, page 22
June 28, 2011
Helpful Information
Throughout my journey through this world of self-publishing or maybe I should start thinking of us as Indie authors, I discover new and interesting tidbits. I love sharing these information nuggets because...well...just because I like to help others. Some of it may be old hat to you and some of it not. Either way, I hope that I'm helping my fellow traveler.
First two items come from Jenny Hansen's blog. Even if you think you know everything you can possibly know about Excel...you still might want to check this out. I'm looking forward to part two tomorrow. For those of you who could use some organizational tips, and I'll wager that's most of us, you might want to check this out.
This next item comes from Mark W.'s blog. I found this report on the Indie Revolution intriguing and thought some of the rest of you would as well.
Here's wishing Jenny more cowbells and Mark more words.
Hope everyone out there has a great one.
Lynn
First two items come from Jenny Hansen's blog. Even if you think you know everything you can possibly know about Excel...you still might want to check this out. I'm looking forward to part two tomorrow. For those of you who could use some organizational tips, and I'll wager that's most of us, you might want to check this out.
This next item comes from Mark W.'s blog. I found this report on the Indie Revolution intriguing and thought some of the rest of you would as well.
Here's wishing Jenny more cowbells and Mark more words.
Hope everyone out there has a great one.
Lynn
June 27, 2011
Breaking News
Call Sign Wrecking Crew LLC is proud to announce their foray into Paperbacks. Our book is now available for sale on Amazon and Create Space. While it seems that our product information is undergoing reconstruction on Amazon at the moment, our spirits have not been dampened.
On a personal note, I liked to say thanks to all of those people who have helped us along the way. If I hadn't of meet so many people who encouraged and boosted me as well as others along this journey, I don't think I would have kept at it. I hope to continue to pay it forward.
I hope you all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
On a personal note, I liked to say thanks to all of those people who have helped us along the way. If I hadn't of meet so many people who encouraged and boosted me as well as others along this journey, I don't think I would have kept at it. I hope to continue to pay it forward.
I hope you all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Unique Voice
Today I got permission to post an interesting article that I thought would be appropriate for beginning writers. This one is about finding your writing voice. The one that is Unique to you.
As I read the article I thought there is a different affect when you have a co-author. First you have to stop stepping over the other person's voice then you eventually blend them together. As someone pointed out it is a little like singing. Take that analogy one step farther...a duet of co-author's voices harmonizing. It is difficult to tell where one stops and the other begins but you hear them both somewhere within.
Have a great one!
Lynn
As I read the article I thought there is a different affect when you have a co-author. First you have to stop stepping over the other person's voice then you eventually blend them together. As someone pointed out it is a little like singing. Take that analogy one step farther...a duet of co-author's voices harmonizing. It is difficult to tell where one stops and the other begins but you hear them both somewhere within.
Have a great one!
Lynn
June 26, 2011
Goodreads
Being on Amazon's Discussion threads has lead me to many interesting places. One in particular is Goodreads. I personally find it interesting as both a reader and an author. The part that I like best as a reader is that I can organize my books. There is a 'read shelf', a 'currently reading shelf', and 'to be read shelf'. I like the 'to be read shelf' best. When I run across a book that piques my personal interest, I look for it on Goodreads. If I find it then I have a place to put the virtual book until I can purchase and/or read it. Pretty cool concept.
Recently, I discovered how to get into a Goodreads group. Now I am able to network with authors, reviewers, and readers (I'm sure there are various combinations in there as well). If you haven't already discovered it and are looking for a new place to go adventuring, you should check out Goodreads.
Another place that I've found some interesting authors is through peoples' blogs that I'm following. I've also found some cool tidbits for marketing. As soon as I'm given the okay to post the new information on our blog, then I'll share them with you.
On a business note, we sent our approval of the proof from Create Space today. We are awaiting a location in order to begin selling our book. So please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Hello to our new follower(s) and I hope you can learn and/or share something with the rest of us.
Have a great one!
Lynn
Recently, I discovered how to get into a Goodreads group. Now I am able to network with authors, reviewers, and readers (I'm sure there are various combinations in there as well). If you haven't already discovered it and are looking for a new place to go adventuring, you should check out Goodreads.
Another place that I've found some interesting authors is through peoples' blogs that I'm following. I've also found some cool tidbits for marketing. As soon as I'm given the okay to post the new information on our blog, then I'll share them with you.
On a business note, we sent our approval of the proof from Create Space today. We are awaiting a location in order to begin selling our book. So please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Hello to our new follower(s) and I hope you can learn and/or share something with the rest of us.
Have a great one!
Lynn
June 21, 2011
Points of Interest
Today, I updated our cover art on Amazon. It may take a day or two to show up there. I also put it on our Facebook Fan page. This cover art is due to the kind and generous nature of C.W. Johnson, author of The Son of Man.
Speaking of kind and generous fellow authors, I finished reading a book entitled Leaves of the Fall by Violet Yates. Violet was sweet to send it to me without charge. In my opinion, it is a really well written book full of imagery as well as being emotionally charged.
Here is an interactive question: When you read a book...what hits you first about it?
Is it the emotions you feel or the imagery that you perceive?
Lynn Hallbrooks
Speaking of kind and generous fellow authors, I finished reading a book entitled Leaves of the Fall by Violet Yates. Violet was sweet to send it to me without charge. In my opinion, it is a really well written book full of imagery as well as being emotionally charged.
Here is an interactive question: When you read a book...what hits you first about it?
Is it the emotions you feel or the imagery that you perceive?
Lynn Hallbrooks
June 18, 2011
Create Space
Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC has finally gotten the nod from the lawyer to put our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning) on Create Space. It is now in the review process. So we are in hopeful but anxious mode at the moment. We hope that by being able to provide readers with something tangible, a paperback, they will finally be happy and buy our book.
The other event last night was about our cover art. Some fellow authors felt that our cover art needed some punching up and that may improve our sales. One kind and generous fellow author did come up with a potential cover art for us. Since the partners still have to meet on this latest development, I will have to table the link until I get approval. But I will say that I really admire and appreciate my fellow authors who have such a giving and helpful spirit. I'm so glad that I found them on Amazon Discussion threads.
Speaking of finding people. I'm so happy to see some new followers. I still have an open invitation to anyone who wants to comment on this or any of our blogs. But remember, please keep it G-rated...I live with my Godchildren. I never know when they might sneak up behind me.
Have a great one...oh and for those fathers among us...Happy Father's Day, tomorrow.
Lynn
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
The other event last night was about our cover art. Some fellow authors felt that our cover art needed some punching up and that may improve our sales. One kind and generous fellow author did come up with a potential cover art for us. Since the partners still have to meet on this latest development, I will have to table the link until I get approval. But I will say that I really admire and appreciate my fellow authors who have such a giving and helpful spirit. I'm so glad that I found them on Amazon Discussion threads.
Speaking of finding people. I'm so happy to see some new followers. I still have an open invitation to anyone who wants to comment on this or any of our blogs. But remember, please keep it G-rated...I live with my Godchildren. I never know when they might sneak up behind me.
Have a great one...oh and for those fathers among us...Happy Father's Day, tomorrow.
Lynn
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
June 14, 2011
Welcome
I just wanted to say a quick welcome to the new followers. I've looked at several blogs in the last few weeks and all I can say is - diverse. Everybody has their own style and formatting. It's what works best for them. Since I'm no techno-geek (no offense intended - I wish I were more gifted in that area), I stick with simple pre-formatted designs that I think reflect where I am trying to go.
I like my background because I love books and at one point in time wanted to work in a library. But life has a way of changing things. So now I'm a self-published author that has sold a total of 15 e-books since January 2011. Some days, I feel discouraged but then I read something that reminds me to be patient and have faith.
Anyway, I digress...I hope that everyone continues to view our blog and maybe put in a comment or two to help me feel as though I'm not just talking to myself here.
BTW, I found a helpful link today...it is especially helpful for people looking to get published or just starting to get published on Amazon:
http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/get-your-e-book-noticed/
If this one isn't helpful you can look on the right side and pick out another one that might be.
Y'all have a good one, ya hear!
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
I like my background because I love books and at one point in time wanted to work in a library. But life has a way of changing things. So now I'm a self-published author that has sold a total of 15 e-books since January 2011. Some days, I feel discouraged but then I read something that reminds me to be patient and have faith.
Anyway, I digress...I hope that everyone continues to view our blog and maybe put in a comment or two to help me feel as though I'm not just talking to myself here.
BTW, I found a helpful link today...it is especially helpful for people looking to get published or just starting to get published on Amazon:
http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/get-your-e-book-noticed/
If this one isn't helpful you can look on the right side and pick out another one that might be.
Y'all have a good one, ya hear!
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
June 13, 2011
Easy does it.
Mark has done it again. He is making my life and hopefully your life a little easier, if you'll look at this link then you'll understand why.
http://www.thebloodturbine.com/2011/06/get-more-out-of-following-blogs-on.html
Mark, thanks for being you. I will continue to say that I learn something new every day...especially when I visit Amazon's discussion forums. There are many people out there that are trying to help their fellow author/reader.
Speaking of readers, a new website is under construction. This website is currently recruiting authors to submit their books for posting under the appropriate genre. Once this process is done it will be available for readers to peruse and hopefully buy. So authors, please check out this link: https://sites.google.com/site/1500authors/home
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
http://www.thebloodturbine.com/2011/06/get-more-out-of-following-blogs-on.html
Mark, thanks for being you. I will continue to say that I learn something new every day...especially when I visit Amazon's discussion forums. There are many people out there that are trying to help their fellow author/reader.
Speaking of readers, a new website is under construction. This website is currently recruiting authors to submit their books for posting under the appropriate genre. Once this process is done it will be available for readers to peruse and hopefully buy. So authors, please check out this link: https://sites.google.com/site/1500authors/home
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
June 10, 2011
Exciting news
Exciting news can be found only on our home page, so please come and visit us to find out exactly what it is.
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
Lynn Hallbrooks
www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
