The Proof Is In The Mail!
Happy New Year!
"New" being the thing right now, I'm excited to enter the newest phase of publishing--the promotion.
I returned the proof to my editors and, for the first time since I wrote the first words of Bleeding Hearts, I am done editing. I deleted, I changed, I corrected my last. It's definitely a weird feeling.
While I await word from my Lord Editor, I supposed it's time to put serious thought to promotion.
Trouble is, I never promoted a debut novel before. It's time for me to hit the virtual books...so wish me luck!
In the meantime, I thought I'd give a shout-out to all the writers organizations I met along this wonderful journey. Over the last few years, I entered a lot of competitions. (I wrote about my experiences here and here and here.) I'd love to share a list of recognitions Bleeding Hearts has received.
Second Place, Abilene Writers Guild Summer 2007
Grand Prize, Maryland Writers' Association
2008 Novel Writing Contest
First Place, Fantasy, Maryland Writers' Association 2008 Novel Writing Contest
Third Place,Pikes Peak Writers 2009
Third Place, Houston Writers Guild Spring 2009
Finalist, RWA Chick Lit Writers
"Get Your Stiletto InThe Door" 2009
Finalist, RWA New Hampshire
"Query Quandary" 2011
Finalist, RWA Kiss of Death
"Daphne Unpublished"2011
Finalist, RWA Northeast Ohio
"Cleveland Rocks"2011
Finalist, RWA Heart and Scroll
"Magic Moments"2011
Finalist, RWA Alaska "Break-Up" 2011
Finalist, Smoke City Narrators "
Pitch and First Five Pages"2011
These contests were amazing experiences because of the generous feedback I've received from the judges. They definitely steered me in the right direction early on and, as you can see, affirmed I was on the right track in 2011.
These contests were also my earliest steps in promotion, which is why I so highly recommend writers to enter writing contests whenever possible. If you didn't click on the links above, you can still go back and do it. =)
Thank you to each of these organizations for being a partner in my achievement...and Happy New Year to all.
"New" being the thing right now, I'm excited to enter the newest phase of publishing--the promotion.
I returned the proof to my editors and, for the first time since I wrote the first words of Bleeding Hearts, I am done editing. I deleted, I changed, I corrected my last. It's definitely a weird feeling.
While I await word from my Lord Editor, I supposed it's time to put serious thought to promotion.
Trouble is, I never promoted a debut novel before. It's time for me to hit the virtual books...so wish me luck!
In the meantime, I thought I'd give a shout-out to all the writers organizations I met along this wonderful journey. Over the last few years, I entered a lot of competitions. (I wrote about my experiences here and here and here.) I'd love to share a list of recognitions Bleeding Hearts has received.
Second Place, Abilene Writers Guild Summer 2007
Grand Prize, Maryland Writers' Association
2008 Novel Writing Contest
First Place, Fantasy, Maryland Writers' Association 2008 Novel Writing Contest
Third Place,Pikes Peak Writers 2009
Third Place, Houston Writers Guild Spring 2009
Finalist, RWA Chick Lit Writers
"Get Your Stiletto InThe Door" 2009
Finalist, RWA New Hampshire
"Query Quandary" 2011
Finalist, RWA Kiss of Death
"Daphne Unpublished"2011
Finalist, RWA Northeast Ohio
"Cleveland Rocks"2011
Finalist, RWA Heart and Scroll
"Magic Moments"2011
Finalist, RWA Alaska "Break-Up" 2011
Finalist, Smoke City Narrators "
Pitch and First Five Pages"2011
These contests were amazing experiences because of the generous feedback I've received from the judges. They definitely steered me in the right direction early on and, as you can see, affirmed I was on the right track in 2011.
These contests were also my earliest steps in promotion, which is why I so highly recommend writers to enter writing contests whenever possible. If you didn't click on the links above, you can still go back and do it. =)
Thank you to each of these organizations for being a partner in my achievement...and Happy New Year to all.
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