World, Writing, Wealth discussion
IMPORTANT: Info & Member Intros
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Introductions: A few words about yourself, please
Welcome, Audrey. And I have to say, "What!?"Welcome, Sophie-Jane:)
Amit--"What!?" If I had to type books on an old typewriter, there would be so many errors, and it would take forever to finish.
Groovy,lol, I didn't mean I type whole books on it, just sometimes letters (to my girlfriend) and it's very satisfying..... my actual writing is, of course, done on the laptop
Hello everyone, I'm Catherine (friends call me Cathy; you can call me that too, if you'd like) and I'm an English university student, currently studying Criminology. I joined this group as I have had a personal interest in business for a few years now. I'm looking forward to getting to know other members of the group!
Hi Cathy and welcome!As we discuss here criminal and business activities and sometimes -their alloy and other aspects of moneymaking, hope you'll enjoy and contribute -:)
Catherine wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Catherine (friends call me Cathy; you can call me that too, if you'd like) ... currently studying Criminology. I joined this group as I have had a personal interest in business for a few years now."great! you can critique all our thriller writers here, especially Nik's latest, which is on the book-of-the-month chopping bloc--i mean--group read.
ah, a "personal interest in business". do you mean a start-up? feel free to make posts in the "Wealth" discussion folder. that category could use some TLC. ^_-
Sophie-Jane wrote: "Hi, I'm sophie :)
I am a final year history student, hoping to graduate and get myself into the world of publishing.
All I love all genres, but loving thrillers at the moment.
I also have very r..."
don't forget our January and February books of the month. they're both thrillers!
maybe you'd have some comments on this post: "I’m new to self-publishing. What’s the competition like? Could I make enough to live on?" (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Audrey wrote: "I write Historical Romance, mainly Regency while living in the cold Lancashire town of Wigan and I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone!"
as an aspiring writer, perhaps you'd have some feedback on this post, which also shows how much romance writers make on Amazon only: "I’m new to self-publishing. What’s the competition like? Could I make enough to live on?" (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
don't forget to check out our Author Resources spreadsheet (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Thank you for your kind words, Nik and Alex! I'll be sure to further explore the group!
Hello,My I am a new Indie Author, having put out a sci-fi ebook couple of months ago. I'm currently writing a dark fantasy novel that looks like is turning into a trilogy.
I love cooking, walking my dog, playing xbox one games, and am an avid movie buff (I should be going back to reading more).
I've learned a lot as far as marketing goes, but I'm feeling like I need to learn more...
I have to say Goodreads looks like an awesome place for both readers and authors!
M.C. wrote: "Hello,My I am a new Indie Author, having put out a sci-fi ebook couple of months ago. I'm currently writing a dark fantasy novel that looks like is turning into a trilogy.
I love cooking, walking ..."
that's great!
as a self-published writer, perhaps you'd have some feedback on this post: "I’m new to self-publishing. What’s the competition like? Could I make enough to live on?" (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
don't forget to check out our Author Resources spreadsheet (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
M.C. wrote: "Hello,My I am a new Indie Author, having put out a sci-fi ebook couple of months ago. I'm currently writing a dark fantasy novel that looks like is turning into a trilogy.
I love cooking, walking ..."
Hi M.C. and welcome!
Congrats on the published sci-fi and good luck with the WiP, be it a single or a trilogy -:)
Feel free to share what you've learnt about the marketing and you can probably find something new and beneficial here.
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Hi everyone!I am from Indonesia. I like science fiction, humor stories, wuxia, manga, mysteries, and recently interested in mysteries novels by Asian authors.
I was wondering aimlessly in Goodreads and found one of Alex G's review, then request GR friendship, and the next thing I know, he invited me to this Group.
I see a lot of passionate and visionary wonderful people in this group. I wish I can learn something and contribute something in return into this group too.
Hi Jokoloyo!How amazing that you're from Indonesia! I've always wanted to come visit. Welcome to the group and looking forward to getting to know you!
-Nihar
www.niharsuthar.com
Nihar wrote: "Hi Jokoloyo!How amazing that you're from Indonesia! I've always wanted to come visit. Welcome to the group and looking forward to getting to know you!
-Nihar
www.niharsuthar.com"
IKR! Me too.
We're an international group. No walls here. No executive orders.
Jokoloyo wrote: "Hi everyone!
I am from Indonesia. I like science fiction, humor stories, wuxia, manga, mysteries, and recently interested in mysteries novels by Asian authors.
I was wondering aimlessly in Goodre..."
Cool. Another manga enthusiast. I think that's at least 4 now, but Amit said I should just start a manga/anime thread.
Hi Jokoloyo and welcome!Didn't even know what wuxia was, had to look it up on the Web-:) Sounds fun!
Hope you'll learn, enjoy and contribute indeed
Amit wrote: "Hi Audrey, welcome to the group.I know how you feel about technology, I got an antique type-writer for Christmas last year and it's so much more satisfying than typing on my laptop :)"
I'm so jealous of your antique type-writer! I keep looking at them....maybe next Christmas! :-)
Hi Nihar, Alex, & Nik! Thank you for the warm welcome. I am still overwhelmed with the discussions in this group, so wide and so deep. I am not exclusively enjoy anime/manga. But I admit, some manga/anime has excellent Fantasy and Science Fiction stories.
Hi Iryna and welcome,You'd be better heard in the announcement folder, where you can set up a thread about your book -:)
Anyhow, we hope to hear from you too and that you'll enjoy and contribute
Hi Nick,Thank you for the recommendation. Could you please send me the link of that folder?
Nik wrote: "Hi Iryna and welcome,
You'd be better heard in the announcement folder, where you can set up a thread about your book -:)
Anyhow, we hope to hear from you too and that you'll enjoy and contribute"
Hi.I'm T.L. Clark
I'm in the UK and am an indie author of romance novels.
I also like to read.
Just stumbled across this group and it looked interesting.
Hi T.L. and welcome!Love is a high demand commodity and a good supplement to debates springing from some current events -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Iryna wrote: "You'd be better heard in the announcement folder, where you can set..."I set up a thread for your announcement and deleted the same from some threads, where they were absolutely irrelevant:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Nik wrote: "We would like to know you a little better. Please, introduce yourself and share what made you join. No formal CV/resume or last tax return are required -:)"I'm a college professor about to take early retirement to write and teach yoga and have a life. I read literary fiction, mystery, historical fiction, nonfiction and way too much news. I'm working on the sixth book in my mystery series. I seldom show up on Goodreads anymore because all my groups seemed to have degenerated into either total silence or author promo spam. I'm the moderator of a non-Goodreads marketing discussion group for mystery authors and like to do experiments studying the effects of various marketing strategies. If you want to know more about what I write, my web site is http://amberfoxxmysteries.com but I will not spam you with a bunch of self-promotion here. I liked the comment in this section that said this seemed like an intellectual group. Intellectual is a desirable attribute.
Hi Amber and welcome!Yeah, it may be a little sad that often to have a life one needs to retire. It's important to have it all the time, as much as possible!
Didn't run an IQ test, but we are blessed with many brilliant people here -:)
Marketing strategies is something many authors are quite interested in, so expect some visits herefrom, but we'll surely appreciate your participation too.
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Amber wrote: "I'm working on the sixth book in my mystery series. I seldom show up on Goodreads anymore because all my groups seemed to have degenerated into either total silence or author promo spam. I'm the moderator of a non-Goodreads marketing discussion group for mystery authors and like to do experiments studying the effects of various marketing strategies."it's great that you've already contributed to some of our marketing threads!
TL Clark (author of love) wrote: "Hi.
I'm T.L. Clark
I'm in the UK and am an indie author of romance novels.
I also like to read.
Just stumbled across this group and it looked interesting."
Serendipity sometimes leads to monumental discoveries!
Welcome Iryna, Amber, and C.L.
Be sure to announce your books in the Announcements & Book Promotions folder and check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder.
First, thank you for the invite! I've gotten to the point where I'm rather interested in financial subjects. I like to optimize my own personal finances where possible, find new ways of making money, and have certain basic interest in economics. It's good to be here!
Rohvannyn wrote: "First, thank you for the invite! I've gotten to the point where I'm rather interested in financial subjects. I like to optimize my own personal finances where possible, find new ways of making mone..."Welcome, Rohvannyn!
Writers as entrepreneurs are very much interested in managing finances.
Be sure to announce your books in the Announcements & Book Promotions folder and check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder.
Hi Rohvannyn and welcome!Well done on a diverse books line you offer to the customers/readers -:)
Whether we want it or not, finances and moneymaking are always actual subjects for most people.
Hope you'll find new leads here, enjoy and contribute
Hello everyone, I'm Roger.I am a computer programmer by day and author by night (although I haven't had nearly as much time at night to write as I would like). I enjoy reading SF&F, mysteries, post-apocalyptic, and some fine literature from time to time. I also like an occasional book on history if it is about a specific region or time period, especially if it is off the beaten path.
I would describe my style of writing as realistic, with just a pinch of unusual. I enjoy discussions and/or debates and am looking forward to meeting others that enjoy them also. Alex invited me to the group. I guess he liked my debates in another group we both frequent. It is never my intent to offend, but if I do then just slap me up side the head and tell me to stop.
Alex G wrote: "Rohvannyn wrote: "First, thank you for the invite! I've gotten to the point where I'm rather interested in financial subjects. I like to optimize my own personal finances where possible, find new w..."Thanks, Nik and Alex! I'll be sure to, and I appreciate the welcome. Also, welcome Roger! Realistic writing can be really great to read.
Hi Roger and welcome!Debates you'll find plenty. Please, have your American passport ready - in case it's about something internal (sorry, it's just a spill-over from a debate in Obama's thread) -:)
So far I don't think any slaps were needed and anyhow - I'd rather offer another beer even to a bitter opponent -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Nik wrote: "Hi Roger and welcome!Debates you'll find plenty. Please, have your American passport ready - in case it's about something internal (sorry, it's just a spill-over from a debate in Obama's thread) ..."
Certainly getting fun!
Thanks for the welcome. I'll gladly raise a glass with anyone. And I just got my passport. Our younger daughter is studying abroad this semester at University College London and we're going to fly across the pond to see her in a few weeks. I'll raise a pint or two while I'm there.
Sounds cool! Have an excellent trip to Britain. Let us know when with the pints and we'll gladly join in for the cheers -:)
Roger wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Roger.I am a computer programmer by day and author by night (although I haven't had nearly as much time at night to write as I would like). I enjoy reading SF&F, mysteries, po..."
Welcome, Roger!
From our previous interactions, it seemed to me that you'd get something out of this group.
Be sure to announce your books in the Announcements & Book Promotions folder and check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder.
Hello all! I am a new author looking to build my readership and interact with other writers. I recently self-published the first two books in a four-part series I'm working on called Late Nights in L.A.I am a librarian, which is pretty much one of the best jobs an avid reader could ask for :)
Hi Cassia and welcome!Congrats on the published books, good luck with the remaining two and well done on one of the best jobs -:)
Hope you'll build, interact, enjoy and contribute
Cassia wrote: "Hello all! I am a new author looking to build my readership and interact with other writers. I recently self-published the first two books in a four-part series I'm working on called Late Nights in..."Welcome, Cassia!
A librarian! Great! You can tell us what the name of the catalog is that libraries order from and about Overdrive. I'll start a new thread.
Be sure to announce your books in the Announcements & Book Promotions folder and check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder.
Hello! I am a soon to be college graduate (May 2017). I am currently looking around for internships with publishing companies. Although, I feel quite behind with how my college career has gone (still trying to figure out what career path besides being an author I want to do). I am currently in the editing/beta reading process of a book that I have decided to get published. It's nice to meet everyone!
Tiara wrote: "Hello! I am a soon to be college graduate (May 2017). I am currently looking around for internships with publishing companies. Although, I feel quite behind with how my college career has gone (s..."
Welcome, Tiara!
Be sure to check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder. It has writing advice links as well as writing tools and marketing links.
Oh career choices. That sounds like a worthwhile thread to start. I'll do that today.
Hi Tiara and welcome!Luckily your career is just about to start, so you can still introduce any adjustments -:)
Best of luck with the book!
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Hello there. My name is Ben, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the board, and kind of new to self publishing as well. I was wondering if anyone could help myself get established as a self published author. Specifically, I was hoping there was a tutorial series pertaining to self publishing on Amazon. I recently submitted a short story to their KDP program, and when the file conversion was complete, all my headers and footers were removed and the paragraphs were all given a weird indentation. In addition to my formatting difficulties, I'm a little unclear as to how to get my short story notice. If anyone has room under their wing for me, any help would be appreciated.
Benjamin wrote: "Hello there. My name is Ben, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the board, and kind of new to self publishing as well. I was wondering if anyone could help myself get established as ..."Welcome, Ben. I'd make the same post in the "All Things Writing & Publishing" discussion folder. (your request is hidden here.) I'd also check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the aforementioned folder. It has writing advice links as well as writing tools and marketing links.
Benjamin wrote: "Hello there. My name is Ben, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the board, and kind of new to self publishing as well. I was wondering if anyone could help myself get established as ..."Hi Ben and welcome!
You can try a different source file and see how it works. Even a .doc file usually uploads quite smoothly, but you might need to toy with it to get it there the way you want.
Getting noticed - is a million dollar question -:) Marketing, socializing, etc can help a bit.
Congrats on having a story published and good luck with it!
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute
Hi Everyone,I'm yet another author. I have three published books - which are published with small press - and are Sci-fi. I'm also halfway through writing a fantasy trilogy. I have a couple of published short stories to my name, and I blog at intervals.
I've had a quick read of a few of the threads, and this looks like a very interesting group!
Leonie wrote: "Hi Everyone,I'm yet another author. I have three published books - which are published with small press - and are Sci-fi. I'm also halfway through writing a fantasy trilogy. I have a couple of pu..."
Welcome, Leoni! We have a number of Aussie authors here.
Be sure to check out our Author Resources spreadsheet in the All Things Writing & Publishing folder. It has writing advice links as well as writing tools and marketing links.
Alex G wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Hi Everyone,I'm yet another author. I have three published books - which are published with small press - and are Sci-fi. I'm also halfway through writing a fantasy trilogy. I have..."
Thanks, Alex!
Hi Leonie and welcome,Three published, three underway + stories are an impressive achievement and a solid enhancement to our Sci-fi and fantasy department -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute..
Nik wrote: "Hi Leonie and welcome,Three published, three underway + stories are an impressive achievement and a solid enhancement to our Sci-fi and fantasy department -:)
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute.."
Thank, Nik! Some of the threads are rather fascinating - and contribution is what Goodreads is all about!
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Good luck with graduation and the blog! In what capacity do you plan to enter publishing?
Hope you'll enjoy and contribute and your blog gets some good exposure