Jo Robinson's Blog, page 27
August 21, 2015
Book Reviews Versus Critiques
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Since sites like Amazon gave the general public the opportunity to review any book they have read, what many still fail to understand, or indeed appreciate, is the difference between writing a review and what amounts to a critique. *** Here is a typical example of a professional…
Since sites like Amazon gave the general public the opportunity to review any book they have read, what many still fail to understand, or indeed appreciate, is the difference between writing a review and what amounts to a critique. *** Here is a typical example of a professional…
Achy Breaky Head
I’ve just finally lost the great granddaddy of all epic week-long headaches. Not to mention kidney aches and a dodgy liver. I had to go on a candida cleanse because all of that craziness with burglars sent me over the top, and all that excess cortisol must have spiked my blood sugar. Which meant it […]
August 20, 2015
What to Put in your Author Media Kit
Having a ready to go press release kit is something every Indie author should have. It’s also a good idea to have it on a static page on your website or/and blog. Rather have everything in one place than have to scramble around when it’s called for. Having it on your website means that anyone…
August 13, 2015
How to Get Page Numbers to Start in Chapter One for CreateSpace
Getting the page numbers and book title in the headers starting on the correct page for CreateSpace can have you pulling your hair out in bunches sometimes. You can download an already formatted template from CreateSpace and copy and paste your manuscript into that rather than going for the bald look, or you can make…
August 12, 2015
Men’s Health Week – September 7th – Guest posts please.
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
The women’s health week was such a pleasure to feature. The collaborations from guest bloggers was inspiring and also resulted in a great deal of interaction and discussion. That was the original aim and I see that specific posts are still being accessed and…
The women’s health week was such a pleasure to feature. The collaborations from guest bloggers was inspiring and also resulted in a great deal of interaction and discussion. That was the original aim and I see that specific posts are still being accessed and…
Tales from the Garden – The Goose and the Lost Boy – Part Two
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
Tales from the Garden – The Goose and the Lost Boy Just to recap.. a lonely lost boy saves a heartbroken goose from the clutches of an evil witch and runs for the safety of the secret garden… Having squeezed through a gap in…
Tales from the Garden – The Goose and the Lost Boy Just to recap.. a lonely lost boy saves a heartbroken goose from the clutches of an evil witch and runs for the safety of the secret garden… Having squeezed through a gap in…
August 6, 2015
How to Use Pinterest to Get Massive Amounts of New Readers (Guest Post)…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
A reader was confused. After reading a persuasive blog post about the value of Pinterest, he inquired of the writer, “Is it possible for authors to use Pinterest to get attention to their writing. I only have one word for this reader and anyone else…
A reader was confused. After reading a persuasive blog post about the value of Pinterest, he inquired of the writer, “Is it possible for authors to use Pinterest to get attention to their writing. I only have one word for this reader and anyone else…
New Book Fanfare – Spread the word about your new book release.
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
As an addition to the Five Star Treatment I will be added a new series to run along side. New Book Fanfare. If you are releasing a new book this is what I need. A cover and the About the Book.. A profile photograph…
As an addition to the Five Star Treatment I will be added a new series to run along side. New Book Fanfare. If you are releasing a new book this is what I need. A cover and the About the Book.. A profile photograph…
Size Matters – Serialisation of Diary of a Fat Woman.
Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life:
In the introduction earlier in the week I mentioned that my health issues had reached a point where I was in real danger of not making 45 years old. The doctor was young and down to earth. He laid it all out for me..…
In the introduction earlier in the week I mentioned that my health issues had reached a point where I was in real danger of not making 45 years old. The doctor was young and down to earth. He laid it all out for me..…
Questions 3: Magic in the Air
Originally posted on Legends of Windemere:
Sorcerer’s Hat from Fantasia Welcome to the first official installment of this new thingy. The rules are that there are no rules. Sort of. I think of a topic on the fly and make a post that has 3 questions. You can answer in the comments or answer on…
Sorcerer’s Hat from Fantasia Welcome to the first official installment of this new thingy. The rules are that there are no rules. Sort of. I think of a topic on the fly and make a post that has 3 questions. You can answer in the comments or answer on…
