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November 2008 Blog Posts (191)

A great new marketing tool

I've just started a new Ning site to help authors connect with book lovers. You can list your books, reviews, and events there, and eventually, even chat with book buyers. Once we establish a good number of authors and books available, I will be promoting this new site to book lovers all over.

Please keep your listings tight. I want you all to have a great opportunity to promote your work, but please don't "overload" any sections. For instance, an event listed for each individual day… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 18, 2008 at 8:50am — 1 Comment

In Hibernation

Heartsong Presents, the inspirational romance imprint of Barbour Books, has accepted my query and story synopsis as well as the first three chapters of my novel, Heavincense. Set in present-day California and Washington State, Heavincense tells the story of love lost and found between primary characters Pearl and Kevan Marsten and their enigmatic Christian neighbor, Pete, who's suffered his own personal tragedies. Pete helps the estranged couple as well as… Continue

Added by Kristine on November 17, 2008 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Another great pitch formula for you

As I promised in my last tip, here's another great

fill-in-the-blank formula you can use to create a show pitch

that is guaranteed to grab a producer's attention virtually every

time ... (Please forward this e-mail to anyone it might help)

* Pitch Formula: "How to ________ without ____________"

And here's a couple of examples of how you might apply it:

> Show Pitch: "How to stay up to date on all the latest news,

without watching TV,… Continue

Added by Rick Frishman on November 17, 2008 at 5:59pm — No Comments

The Plot To Save Socrates

Paul Levinson, the highly acclaimed author of The Plot to Save Socrates, is featured at my blog today. This writer has been seen on the O'Reilly Factor, Newshour with Jim Lehrer, CBS Evening News, and Nightline. He shares how he got the idea for this futuristic time-travel novel.

Come over and read all about him!

http://missmaesite.blogspot.com

Added by Miss Mae on November 17, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

Attempt at Blog Interview

Hi, gang,
I've done a blog interview of fellow writer JL Wilson. It's at www.terithackston.blogspot.com, if you'd like to check learn more about this wonderful writer and to see how I did at interviewing.
Thanks!
Teri
www.terithackston.com

Added by Teri Thackston on November 17, 2008 at 8:05am — No Comments

Second Book

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is a good time frame to start a second or third book. I have been promoting and marketing my first book and it seems to take a great deal of my time. I'm just not feeling it to write. It isn't writer's block, I just don't feel like it. What do you think?

Added by Grace Heyward on November 16, 2008 at 8:19pm — No Comments

Other Writing and Author Forums and Networks

A lot of us are on various online social networks and writing forums. These are great resources not only for helping you develop your writing craft, but for also networking and learning the ins and outs of writing, publishing, and marketing. I've put together a list of such sites that I visit regularly, and that I have found to be useful. Hope to see some of you on the other sites soon...

List of Author Social… Continue

Added by Peter N. Jones on November 16, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

The Adventures of Rufus The Red By Hugh Harrison

This is a Book for Children, who like Adventures. Its £4.99 plus postage in the uk. Available through us by mail order. ISBN is as Follows.9781906206543. the Adventures of Rufus the Red is an action-packedtale thatrevolves around a plucky young red squirrel,as he and his family battle against their grey rivals to keep their home in the woods. Helpedby an assortment of birds and otheranimals,including Group Captain Peter Pigeon,rear admiralcyril swan,captain ron rabbit and the rather snootyossie… Continue

Added by Amanda Harrison on November 16, 2008 at 8:46am — No Comments

"The Baby in the Bag, A Politically Incorrect Tale"

Toss South Park, National Lampoon and a little Kurt Vonnegut into a blender and "The Baby in the Bag" would be the result, a humorous fictional tale that plays with political incorrectness, publicity at any cost, and the current state of affairs among the media and Hollywood elite.

Join Parc Attola as he inadvertently insults the dwarfs of the world and laugh as they seek their revenge against him until Pacito Jones, the… Continue

Added by Doug Hanau on November 16, 2008 at 8:33am — No Comments

Your Screenplay Sucks!

Aspiring screenwriters might enjoy my book review of the amazingly fun and helpful book, your screenplay sucks! 100 ways to make it great by William M. Akers.

Part 2 of my review details the exciting breakthrough I had with my own screenplay while reading Akers' book.

Read all about it on my Fear of Writing blog:

Your Screenplay Sucks!: a book review by Milli… Continue

Added by Milli Thornton on November 15, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Before you pick up the phone and call his wife~

Talia James is young and quite naive. The daughter of an alcoholic mother, Talia had to grow up fast and mother to her younger siblings and cousin.

Needless to say, Talia made some bad choices in life where love and men were concerned. After two broken relationships and two sons, she feels as though she has won the lottery when she meets Andre Peters, a very well-to-do sports agent. The fact that he's married takes a backseat to Talia's happiness.

Imagine her… Continue

Added by Linda Royal-Herman on November 15, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments

The Twelve Days of Christmas for Writers, Authors, Poets, and Readers

As a special holiday gift from A Book Inside Blog, I offer you “The Twelve Days of Christmas for Writers, Authors, Poets, and Readers”

The best of the best in undiscovered book review Websites, best places to buy and sell books, best resources for writers and authors, and lots more goodies to help you buy, write, market, and sell books!

Visit http://abookinside.blogspot.com and please “Digg it” or leave a comment while you’re… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 15, 2008 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

November 15 is I Love To Write Day

November 15 is I Love To Write Day

People of all ages will celebrate I Love To Write Day on November 15. Founded in 2002 by Delaware author John Riddle, I Love To Write Day is now celebrated in over 20,000 schools all across the United States. Bookstores, libraries, community centers and everyday people also join in the fun.

"My goal for I Love To Write Day is to have people of all ages spend time writing,” says John Riddle, Founder. “They can write a poem, a love… Continue

Added by John Riddle on November 15, 2008 at 5:51am — No Comments

Please no Multi-Level Spam or other solicitations -- Keep the discussions, blog posts, and email focused on books.

I've received some complaints from members of this network that they are getting multi-level solicitations and other off-topic promotions. Please don't do this. It's the one sure way to destroy a network.

Keep your email, blog posts, and discussions focused on books and authors -- you and your book, me and me book, us and our books.

Thanks.

Added by John Kremer on November 15, 2008 at 12:02am — No Comments

I met an ANGEL Today

I may have not mentioned but yesterday I had my very first Blogradio interview with no other than Ms. Dawn Martin of Divas By Design. It was great but I didn't know how great until she really revealed to me today that she is an ANGEL. She introduced me to some wonderful authors, she introduced her wonderful way of communicating through oovoo and she has started her very own webinar university called DIVA University. Her ANGEL status comes in because she has a… Continue

Added by Teresa on November 14, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Three P's of Writing

The Three P’s of Writing

I have had an occasion recently to witness the turmoil of some writers and publishers when things don’t go according to plan. It was a sad thing to watch, and I am grateful to have maintained good working relationships with all the parties involved. I offer, therefore, some assistance for the new, budding, aspiring, frustrated writer still working on getting their masterpiece into the hands of the readers. Please take it for what it is, and I hope these tips… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on November 14, 2008 at 6:01pm — 2 Comments

Facebook: The Anti-Social Social Network

New blog post at: http://mitziszereto.wordpress.com

Added by Mitzi Szereto on November 14, 2008 at 2:57pm — No Comments

Has faith helped you heal? Submit your story or poem now

Hope Whispers is now accepting submissions for an inspirational anthology illustrating the power of hope and faith in aiding emotional, physical and spiritual healing. Entrants can submit short stories, personal essays, poetry or prayers. Writers of all religious and spiritual persuasions are encouraged to submit.

All entries must be in English, original, typed double-spaced and less than 1,500 words. Please see the website for all requirements.

There is no entry fee and… Continue

Added by Lynn C. Johnston on November 14, 2008 at 11:42am — No Comments

Spreading the word about the Short Story Contest

We've been very busy this week making sure we spread the word wide and far about the Indie Seminars Short Story Writing Contest. Our team has been contacting colleges and schools and speaking with English teachers, Directors of Students Services and Principals. Many have agreed to let us mail them a flier with all the details.

We want as many students as possible to have an opportunity to enter the contest. There is no entry fee! Learn more about the contest and the seminar at… Continue

Added by Sue L Canfield on November 14, 2008 at 11:20am — 1 Comment

Free Audio CD: Attract 10 Million Eyeballs to Your Website and Sell More Books!

Get your free copy of John Kremer's blockbuster CD Attract 10 Million Eyeballs to Your Website that reveals the techniques and strategies to attraction millions of people to your website along with Annie Jennings PR's The Making of a Million Dollar Expert that ties your marketing and publicity strategies together for you. Sign up link below but first you can also get more!

Plus you get MP3 copies of other outstanding book marketing and publicity presentations… Continue

Added by John Kremer on November 14, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments