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August 2009 Blog Posts (247)

AM I A WRITER?

Last week at my writing group, one of the aspiring authors had a bit of a breakdown. She suffered from what all writers eventually go through. Her faith in her abilities was shaken, the struggle to get her story on paper seemed overwhelming, and the awful question loomed: Am I really a writer?

This rite of passage is crucial. Writing a book initially seems like fun. The potential novelist thinks, “Oh, I have stories to tell, I have a great imagination, I got an 'A' in English class… Continue

Added by Sunny Frazier on August 16, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Famous Metaphor Book Titles - Get Published TV Episdoe #41

Famous Metaphors Make Excellent Book Titles – Episode #041

Famous metaphors make great book titles. In this episode of Get Published TV Dale Beaumont goes through a further two types of book titles. Famous metaphors and common sayings can be used for clever and intriguing titles.

Remember your book title is extremely important so spend some time watching all the Get Published TV episodes about titles and we look forward to seeing your comments

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Added by Dale Beaumont on August 16, 2009 at 9:01pm — 1 Comment

What do you think???

What do you think???

I’d like to offer a few thoughts concerning the current political discourse revolving around the health care debate. I’ve often asked myself; how can man/people love God who he/they cannot see, but cannot love the physical being of a man who he can see? If we were about to witness the Second Coming of our Lord, another question would be; what would Jesus say? Believing and knowing that his life was lived in service of the least of thee and also died for our sins… Continue

Added by John Wills on August 16, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Secrets of the Amazon Best Seller List

Here's an interesting article about the Amazon best seller list and how it works. I ran across this article because it mentions Andy Kessler, an author and entrepreneur.

Secrets of the Amazon Best Seller List

Added by Bill Frank on August 16, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

I'm Learning More and More About Twitter!

The Twitter mania has a reason for being. That little sucker is
reacting to the melded passions of mankind. I just love to
think I can connect by only 140 words. That's like a getting
a bestseller after only one edit and 3 press releases. And
my followers, making me feel like a rock star, say, "Yes,
you really connected, dear."

Martha Tucker
www.premierewriters.com

Added by martha tucker on August 15, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

How to Get Your Book Published In Five Easy Steps!

Now this is going to be a daring article, because the title makes it sound as if I actually know what I’m talking about here. Well, I do -- to a point. I have been repeatedly published and at pro rates, and I do have three novels under contract, as well. So, I’m not entirely ignorant on this matter. And the reason I felt this article might have value is that I belong to an organization known as Critters.org, and being a member of it has brought something important to my… Continue

Added by Rob Shelsky on August 15, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

A Book and a Chat… the show that nearly never happened

Saturday as many of you know is my Book and a Chat Radio Show. Normally it starts at 11:00 and I check about ten minutes before to make sure connections, microphone phone etc is working correctly. The you as the host dial into Blogtalk radio, set up your switchboard and wait for your guest or anybody else who wants to chat to arrive.

This morning however, when you… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 15, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments

SIGN MY GUEST BOOK

SIGN MY GUEST BOOK

GOOGLE me at thereadingcircle01.com

Added by Marc A. Medley on August 15, 2009 at 6:50am — No Comments

The Big Family.

The big family
lots of noise,...and
high on energy,

Ah, the pecking order
not enough chairs
pressure on space.

Struggling to keep ones sanity -
daily routine truly tested,
tolerence running low.

Home-work not completed
who"s turn for the remote,
what about the garbage,

Not enough bath water
as, dinner time becons
night time falls....

Added by malcome on August 14, 2009 at 11:52pm — 1 Comment

Wai-nani-New Voice from Old Hawaii now on Kindle

Okay all of you cool people with Amazon Kindle readers, you may now purchase Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawai’i at the Kindle store on Amazon.

Want to travel light, save the trees, and store hundreds of books without losing a room, then think Kindle. A Kindle reader allows you download books, newspapers, magazines and blogs into a device you can fit in the palm of your hand.. Check it out on… Continue

Added by Linda Ballou on August 14, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

Say it With me by: Aaron Jones

Added by Aaron Jones on August 14, 2009 at 5:22pm — No Comments

THE ADVENTURES OF NIHU

This novel is a classic legend of a young hero’s magical journey through a fantasy world where he is tested with incredible challenges that can only stem from the soul of the author’s genuine African culture and vivid imagination.

Being falsely accused of a crime, Nihu, a tribal African boy, is banished to the Lonely Forest. In order to regain his freedom, he must find a way to defeat the undefeatable and front challenges that draw analogies to our own realities.

Like The… Continue

Added by Omoruyi uwuigiaren on August 14, 2009 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Writing Competition for Students

NEW VOICES Blog Post:

Calling All Authors:

Do you remember your first dream?

Epic Authors presents the 2010 New Voices Writing Competition for young writers. This free annual contest provides the opportunity for budding authors to submit and be judged, and to win and be published.

“Viewpoints are rapidly changing in the publishing industry and our school systems regarding e-publishing. EPIC’s members have been on… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on August 14, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Check out my first radio interview on Book Bites for Kids!

I had a wonderful time on Book Bites, yesterday. Suzanne Leiurance and I talked about my first children's book, Moving Through All Seven Days.

Preview

Check it out on my blog;

http://educationtipster.blogspot.com

Thanks, Kathy… Continue

Added by Kathy Stemke on August 14, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Top 10 Romance/Women's Fiction Agents from Publishers Weekly

Are you in the Great Agent Hunt? Let me give you a place to start. I've re-posted a list of the TOP TEN ROMANCE/WOMEN'S FICTION AGENTS from Publishers Weekly on Emily Bryan Romance along with some other odds and ends.

Ever wonder where other writers come up with their story ideas? I reveal one of mine at The Chatelaines. It just might surprise you. And it's a source you can use,… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on August 14, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn i9n Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland(Satis Shroff)

Sunrise at the Gornergrat 3089 m above sea level and a hearty Continental breakfast in the 3100m high Kulmhotel Gornergrat. What a delightful and unforgettable experience with the panorama of the Alps right in front of you. For people who’ve been to the Himalayas, it’s like breakfast at Lukla or Namche Bazaar. Albeit, with the exception that the Swiss do pamper you with the very best from their kitchen and… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on August 14, 2009 at 4:33am — No Comments

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Sunrise at the Gornergrat 3089 m above sea level and a hearty Continental breakfast in the 3100m high Kulmhotel Gornergrat. What a delightful and unforgettable experience with the panorama of the Alps right in front of you. For people who’ve been to the Himalayas, it’s like breakfast at Lukla or Namche Bazaar. Albeit, with the exception that the Swiss do pamper… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on August 14, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

"My Mother's Voice"

Today is my late mother's birthday. The following poem, at the beginning of my novel, 'Half Moon, Full Heart,' is my tribute.

I am often asked how, given my background in engineering (BSEE in another life), I came to write. I respond by blaming/crediting the fact I was born at the right address in a small Texas town: my mother and father lived and loved there. Except for that fact, my life may have been woefully different. My dear mother taught me to read at the age of… Continue

Added by Gene Cartwright on August 13, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Major Book Publishers with Marty Wilson - Get Published TV Episode #040

Major book publishers are another option that you should explore when considering publishing your book. In this blue couch interview episode Dale Beaumont is joined with Marty Wilson.

He tells his story and talks about his book which is quite unique and will open your eyes to different publishing options.

Click below to watch this episode now:…

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Added by Dale Beaumont on August 13, 2009 at 10:26pm — No Comments

I'll Take AMTRAK Any Day Over Flying; Good Place For Writing While Traveling

While sitting out in our cool back lawn surrounded by daisies, drinking a freshly minted iced tea and reading about Continental’s mistreatment of passengers, it struck me. I could have been on that plane! Talk about lack of customer care! I will NEVER fly Continental again, or any other airlines that does this to customers. Continental should join up with Congress and the private insurance industry. Perfect fit.

I get more writing done when riding on AMTRAK, anyway. I'm flying out to… Continue

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 13, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments