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Writing resolutions for 2015
Get 50 reviews on Apple (have you left yours?)
Writ...

Writing resolutions for 2015
Get 50 reviews on Apple (have you left yours?)
Write 150,000 words.
Get an agent.
Get another manuscript finished and edited, ready for querying.

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Published on January 01, 2015 14:12

2014 in numbers:
Words written: 153,611
Book self-published: 1
Reviews on Amazon...

2014 in numbers:
Words written: 153,611
Book self-published: 1
Reviews on Amazon: 8
Reviews on Goodreads: 6
Manuscripts completed and edited: 1
Manuscripts unfinished: 2
Twitter pitches attended: 2
Agents queried: 7
Partials requested: 4
Fulls requested: 0
Rejections: 2

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Published on December 31, 2014 03:37

Want to know a bit more about me and publishing Apple? Read my interview here:
h...

Want to know a bit more about me and publishing Apple? Read my interview here:
http://scookiereviews.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/author-interview-ra-black.html

Scookie Reviews: Author Interview: R.A. Black
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Published on December 30, 2014 05:09

Word count achieved! Forgot I wrote a couple of short stories earlier this year...

Word count achieved! Forgot I wrote a couple of short stories earlier this year so this year's word count is now.just over 152,000 words.

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Published on December 30, 2014 03:44

Apple giveaway ends on Wednesday:http://scookiereviews.blogspot.co.uk/......

Apple giveaway ends on Wednesday:http://scookiereviews.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/win-debut-horror-novel-apple.html

If you want to win a copy, make sure you leave a comment. If you're interseted in self-publishing and other authors' experience, don't forget to check out the rest of the blog.

Scookie Reviews: Win D��but Horror Novel, Apple!
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Published on December 29, 2014 11:50

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. If you're looking for something to entertain...

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. If you're looking for something to entertain yourself between Christmas and New Years, how about some short films on youtube? Here are a few of my favourites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVawmopW4S4" - The Cat with Hands - Deeply creepy story about an unearthly monster and its quest to become human. The animation really adds to the atmosphere>

I love Japanese ghost stories, and is a great one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmWH8Hk23sY - The Music Box

Finally, this is a very different short story, but definitely worth a watch. I won't say any more than that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cpKY2XI1NY - The Miracle Fish

The Cat with Hands

The dark, surreal story of a cat who wants to be human. Director: Robert Morgan Writer: Robert Morgan Stars: Livy Armstrong, Victoria Hayes and Daniel Hogwoo...

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Published on December 29, 2014 04:11

I have a blog post up here: http://scookiereviews.blogspot.co.uk/......

I have a blog post up here: http://scookiereviews.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/guest-post-ra-black-how-to-leave-your.html - Description, or how to leave your readers cold, hungry and afraid

Scookie Reviews: Guest Post: R.A. Black: How to Leave your Readers Cold, Hungry, and Afraid
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Published on December 27, 2014 06:10

Remember, Christmas is the time for ghost stories. As the night draws in, and th...

Remember, Christmas is the time for ghost stories. As the night draws in, and the fire burns low, draw your family close and spin your creepiest tales.

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Published on December 25, 2014 13:58