Carole’s Comments (group member since Oct 19, 2016)

Carole’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Ben wrote: "Thanks mate! I need to get some more followers I think lol"

Just friend as many people as you can- they will friend you back- Go on my list and check e verybody.

Alex wrote: "Carole wrote: "Congrats!!"

Moving along. Each day is different. Trying not to get stuck in things.

That must have been fun!!

Congrats!!

clapped and shared.

Clapped and shared!!

That's I know is true- I have no idea how much you get per clap, tho. You might have to publish for members only- no sure how it works.

Ben, I clapped and followed you.

They negotiate the price with you. You have to be asked. If you write and publish your articles strictly for Medium- they pay you per clap.- Is that how it works, Amy?
I know I have articles that are just for Medium members and other for everybody. I get paid for the ones for the members.
They also asked and then paid me to write that four-part article (Bitten). I got paid for each segment.

Please SHARE! :). Alex R Carver is being featured on my son Michael's blog! Spread the love

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Great news Kimberly. Congrats

Love the embroidery article. You had me in stitches. lololol

You bet!!!

that's good advice, Alex. I agree with you, Amy. My eyes wander past stuff like that.

Great and important article.

Thanks, Alex.

You're welcome- an English teacher once told me- Every word should be an integral part of the story- If it doesn't have impact or play an important role- then get rid of it. Also, you can always depend on Coco Chanel- she said when you get dressed- put on your jewelry, then go to the mirror and take off everything except two pieces- your statement pieces (or something like that)- I always adhered to that advice in everything I do. I beta-read for my kid and as we get more experiences- that red pen comes out and we have knocked out almost every adjective from his work. It's funny- if you compare his earlier works to the current ones- you can see the polishing of a talented writer (if I may brag, a bit)

Julie (Gerber) once told me that you don't post regularly- people will drop you. I didn't think anyone actually cared- I never received any comments on my post- until one day- I did. It was strange- people would send a little statement and it thrilled me that I actually had an audience.
On a side note- I've been contacted by people - one in London and the other in the US- based on my numbers to be a paid influencer. I was surprised and delighted. I chose not to take the job- I don't want to push product unless I really believe in it- but that is a goal for many authors may strive for ( extra income). Also, since I've published on Medium- I have gotten three radio show guest spot inquiries, and have been asked to write for two other on line magazines. So- my point is- guys- these types of self-promotion are the only way left. Great job on your site, MJ it was exciting. Get on Medium and drive people to it!!!

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I like writers who keep it minimal- that are consistent. They unfold the scene mentioning the stuff no one notices, yet we all see it and it says everything about the condition of the character. They mention one piece of a giant scene drawing your mind's eye to something that will reveal the mood or a layer of the character. something as simple as their grandmother's roll-top desk- this conjures all sorts of thing- does the character like to be surrounded by old stuff- is he sentimental- is he messy- like the desk- with a lot of unfinished projects.
All you need is one good description to identify a million things about the character- their life.
If you clutter with a lot of stuff- you can forget and then it's just fluff (imo)- Scan the room and give the highlights- an over-filled sink with dirty dishes dripping water onto the cracked linoleum.
Think of the imagery- fly-specked wallpaper peeling from the water-strained corner- So if your character is a child- what does the scene say- he's neglected, poor, desperate.