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April 26, 2017
You know stuff, use it
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Craig here today. I’ve said many times that the rules of writing fiction are more guidelines. I was struck recently with how many novels feature a main character who is an author. Therefore: Today’s topic is, “Write What you Know.” Okay, I just said they’re more like guidelines, so if…
Craig here today. I’ve said many times that the rules of writing fiction are more guidelines. I was struck recently with how many novels feature a main character who is an author. Therefore: Today’s topic is, “Write What you Know.” Okay, I just said they’re more like guidelines, so if…
April 24, 2017
Giveaway Winners Announced
Today’s post is short and sweet. I’m announcing my winners from the RRBC Spring Book and Blog Party. Drumroll, please… The first place prize of an Amazon gift card is awarded to Harmony Kent! The second place prize of a Medici Protectorate series SWAG pack goes to Teri Polen! Congratulations, Harmony and Teri. I’ve already... Read More
Lots of Writing News Today
Do you ever feel like some days nothing is going on and on other days, there’s almost too much to keep up with? Today is the latter of the two for me. First, I hope you’ll join me over at Rochelle Weber’s site, where Mind Control‘s hero, Vinnie Falco, has an illuminating interview with the... Read More
April 21, 2017
Curated Content for Writers April 21
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Happy Friday, SE readers. Joan here. Once again it’s time for the six of us at Story Empire to share helpful links to articles we’ve found useful. And in case you missed them, don’t forget Mae’s post about tips for a successful book signing and Staci’s post on media kits…
Happy Friday, SE readers. Joan here. Once again it’s time for the six of us at Story Empire to share helpful links to articles we’ve found useful. And in case you missed them, don’t forget Mae’s post about tips for a successful book signing and Staci’s post on media kits…
April 20, 2017
10 Tips to Critique Fiction
Today, at AIW Press, Michele Jones gives writers her top ten tips for writing effective critiques. If you are in a crit group or even if you’re just interested in what constitutes a good critique, you should check it out. (Click here.)Filed under: editing, Grammar, Reblogs, Writers Group Tagged: AIW Press, critiques, Staci Troilo, writer
April 19, 2017
Author Media Kits, Part 2—The News Release
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Ciao, SEers. As promised, I’m continuing my exploration of the author media kit. (If you missed that post or want a refresher before continuing, click here.) Today, we’re going to talk about the news release. (Press Release is an outdated term referring to the press that prints newspapers. That technology…
Ciao, SEers. As promised, I’m continuing my exploration of the author media kit. (If you missed that post or want a refresher before continuing, click here.) Today, we’re going to talk about the news release. (Press Release is an outdated term referring to the press that prints newspapers. That technology…
April 17, 2017
Weaving History into Contemporary Fiction—RRBC Tour Stop
Hi! Welcome to Rave Reviews Book Club’s Spring Book & Block Party. (For all the stops and oodles of chances to win a myriad of prizes, check out all the RRBC posts throughout the month-long tour.) This stop? Staci Troilo’s site currently hosted in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. Today I’m Giving Prizes to Two Lucky Winners:... Read More
Tips for a Successful Book Signing
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hey, SEers! Mae here today. Got your pen handy? It’s time to sign some books!
Hey, SEers! Mae here today. Got your pen handy? It’s time to sign some books!
April 14, 2017
Curated Content for Writers
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hi, SEers. Another Friday, another post where the six of us share links to articles we found useful this week. In addition to these links, don’t forget to check out Harmony’s post on embedding Amazon links on your website or Joan’s post on words. And now, without further ado, the…
Hi, SEers. Another Friday, another post where the six of us share links to articles we found useful this week. In addition to these links, don’t forget to check out Harmony’s post on embedding Amazon links on your website or Joan’s post on words. And now, without further ado, the…
April 12, 2017
Words ~ Old and New
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hi, SE readers. Joan here. I thought we’d do something fun today and talk about words. Over the years, our use of language has evolved. Thank goodness we no longer use seventeenth century English with words like thee, thou, or shouldst. These days we’re much more casual in our conversations.…
Hi, SE readers. Joan here. I thought we’d do something fun today and talk about words. Over the years, our use of language has evolved. Thank goodness we no longer use seventeenth century English with words like thee, thou, or shouldst. These days we’re much more casual in our conversations.…
