Today we welcome back our adventurous novelist, Carol Malone. She’ll be telling us about her “Ah-Ha” moment and give us tips on how to find what workshops stimulate the writing process, and what books...
Author Career / book marketing / Book Promotion
by Beth Barany · Published March 27, 2014 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Author Carol Malone discovers LibraryThing? Today we welcome back author Carol Malone as she shares another amazing aspect of the writing journey – that of getting your book in front of as many people...
I know if we put as much effort into balancing the rest of the significant areas of our lives with our passion for writing, we’ll not only be terrific authors and leaders in the field, we’ll be more likeable, grounded, healthy, financially savvy, relaxed and happy. And shouldn’t that be the goal of our writing, to feel marvelously amazing? I know that’s my goal.
I love to learn about the writing and publishing process. During one such workshop, I was told NOT to publish my paperback until I’d saved sufficient money to have it professionally done.
What do all writers want? We want to leave a legacy and influence others. We want recognition. We want to get our books published. And we want to sell a zillion copies of our books. Ca-Ching!
When I placed my feet on the path of writing, I surrounded myself with teachers who were further ahead and could reach behind and pull me along.
I’ve been on a serious writing journey for awhile and just published my first eBook. While walking that path, I’ve discovered a lot of things about myself and the writing process.
Catherine Bramkamp just got back from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and she has a lot to share about the Bard’s “genius.”
Linnea Gradin has learned some lessons in storytelling from these three wintry tales and now she wants to share them with you.
Author and teacher, Laurel Osterkamp shares her six tips for plot twists that create suspense to keep readers engaged in your story.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published November 28, 2022 · Last modified April 4, 2023
In the new How To Write the Future podcast episode, Beth Barany talks to science fiction writer Mellissa Green and they share the world-building challenges that writers face. Platforms the podcast is available on...
It’s the simple everyday moments in your story that help your reader dive in and suspend their disbelief in the wild and crazy ones.
Writing is expected to be difficult and difficulty is often idolized as necessary. Rather than question the process, we should welcome the ease and expertise we’ve developed.
by Beth Barany · Published November 11, 2021 · Last modified January 18, 2022
You’re sitting down to work on your novel and you stare at the black screen or blank page with no ideas. Or maybe you know what you want to write, you just can’t bring...
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