Bookshelf Brain; Using your Bookshelf to Think by Catharine Bramkamp
The way we organize our books can reveal a lot; do we organize to fit a trend, prepare for research, or simply for asthetic appeal?
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Fuel for the Flame: New Years Goals by Nevada McPherson
It’s the perfect time for authors to set goals for the new year. It’s a chance to share what you’ve done or try something new and to add plenty of reading to your goals.
What If I Only Use A Little? De Minimis in Copyright Law by Kelley Way
Kelley Way explains how you can use a copyrighted work thanks to de minimis. It’s no guarantee, but de minimis helps you see if your usage is legally sound.
Backstory: Not a Dirty Word by Kay Keppler
We’ve all heard the first commandment for writers: never open your book with backstory. And the second commandment? No infodumps. And the third? Sprinkle that backstory throughout your book.
May Madness – Books Making the Cut by Catharine Bramkamp
This month we listed our medium size house for sale and I moved to our smaller house (a second house that earned its way to first house). The real estate agent recommend that not one, not two, but all the bookcases in the “big” house be moved so as to make all the rooms look larger.
Got Wine or Got Books? by Catharine Bramkamp
I read that after Shakespeare retired, he ended his days in Stratford on Avon as a rather bourgeoisie gentleman. He had saved his money, bought real estate. Avoided his wife.
Not a Solo Flight by Catharine Bramkamp
We all know the legend of Jack London the adventurer and prodigious writer. He is held up to authors as the epitome of the writer’s work ethic, publishing 50 fiction and non fiction books and hundreds of articles. He made his living by writing and always, always writing at least a 1,000 words a da
The Editing Process. Finding What Works for You By Chloe Adler
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Chloe Adler as she shares with us “The Editing Process. Finding What Works for You?” Enjoy!
Don’t Worry: Write Anyway by Catharine Bramkamp
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Catharine Bramkamp as she shares with us “Don’t Worry: Write Anyway!” Enjoy!
Finding Your Editor by Chloe Adler
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Chloe Adler as she shares with us “Finding Your Editor” Enjoy!
On Invitation and Rejection by Jami Gray
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist Jami Gray as she shares with us “On Invitation and Rejection.” Enjoy!
Loving Those Who Do What You Love by Catharine Bramkamp
In my early years of writing I believe that in order to be successful, I needed to follow the paths of more successful writers. Did my mentor meditate? I’ll mediate, it will make my work better. Did my mentor move to Taos? I’ll move to Taos, it will help me be more inspired and creative. Did my mentor write for ten minutes straight? I’ll write for ten minutes straight.
Will You Quit Before The Whistle Blows? by Carol Malone
Once upon a time, a critique partner told me I should put my manuscript in a box and place that box under my bed and never take it out. Imagine for a moment that you’re me. How would that make you feel in your mind and in your creative heart? Devastated, right? I wanted to slam down my manuscript and walk off the writing-playing field before the whistle blew, and not ever look back.
Teach the Aspiring Author Through Editing by Carol Malone
Please welcome author and book coach in training Carol Malone. Today she’s sharing her article regarding personal book coaching verses writer education found on the web. Enjoy! *** I’ve been doing a lot of editing lately,...
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