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Turn Your Passion for Writing into a Career

Tonight at 7:00 central time, I'll be the guest on Authors Access. The topic for tonight's podcast is Turning Your Passion for Writing into a Career.

Find out more about Authors Access and listen to the show here.

Added by Suzanne Lieurance on November 20, 2008 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Call for Submissions

I just finalized a contract with the publisher for my next book about business growth, due out in fall 2009. As with my previous books, the new book will include interviews with those who have achieved success. I am looking for compelling stories about business growth - those who overcame challenges, have a unique story to tell and who have crossed over into a bigger level of business success. If this sounds like you, please send me an e-mail… Continue

Added by Stephanie Chandler on November 20, 2008 at 12:40am — No Comments

Reader Reviews from Amazon

Great book on a tough topic

By K. Grawitch

As a school social worker who works with children and teens, I try out books of all kinds that might speak to kids. 'For Love of Teddy' is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to broach the topic of drug use and the importance of making good choices with preteens and teens. It could be used with a classroom group or at home with your own children. The subject matter is serious, but the author approaches it in a realistic, but not… Continue

Added by Jo Fulkerson on November 18, 2008 at 6:28pm — No Comments

Stop Screaming Inside and Tell the World How You Really Feel

Have you ever sat at a book event, your little table in front of you, with people passing by or stopping to take a short pretend peek inside your book, and all the while your screaming in your head, “BUY MY BOOK! DAMMIT!” Yeah, me too.

Check out the new line of “very funny” shirts, hats, and gifts designed EXCLUSIVELY for writers and authors at http://www.cafepress.com/writergifts

Added by Author101 on October 12, 2008 at 6:23pm — No Comments

Tips for Plotting Your Novel - Part 1: Percolate Your Ideas

Fiction authors are often asked, “How do you come up with your novel plots? Where do you find those ideas?” As a Canadian suspense author, I am often asked these questions, and my answers will usually include something about letting ideas percolate and ferment.

I know―it sounds like I’m brewing coffee and making homemade wine, but in reality I’m creating what I hope will be a fast-paced suspense novel that will be enjoyed by readers worldwide. I think that percolating a novel plot is… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 30, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Want to review books for WritersReaders.com?

Do you like to read? Want some free books in exchange for writing a review?

WritersReaders.com is looking for people who love reading to review the stacks of books that are pouring in to a new book review program.

If you enjoy reading, don't mind getting a free book (or 2...or 5) and like to write reviews, then this is for you!

From the newsletter TIPS for WRITERS:

We have tons of books and not… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 29, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

Get Book Marketing Tips on Book Bites for Kids

Today on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio, author Judy Gregerson called in, and we talked about ways to market your book if you're a children's book author.

Listen to the recorded show in our archives at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids

I'll be posting more book marketing tips at my blog site later this weekend:…

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Added by Suzanne Lieurance on September 19, 2008 at 8:14pm — No Comments

The Aspiring Author has a new home

I moved The Aspiring Author to a new home. There's a list of some of my Writer2Writer articles, information on an online writing community, articles about fear of failure and fear of success, and a new blogroll with resources for writers. I also have a survey going, which asks if your are participating in NaNoWriMo this year and a place for you to share your NaNoWriMo experiences.

Come check out my new digs at… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on September 8, 2008 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September?

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September? Sept 8-14 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week!

I encourage you to look at your books and see if there may be a slant you could add to it that relates to chronic illness.

If you are booking radio or TV programs right now, you may want to consider using the "chronic illness slant" on your pitch and letting the producers know the date is Sept 8-14, 2008.

As an author, I know I am always on… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on August 8, 2008 at 1:19am — No Comments

Secrets To a Winning Book Proposal

Calling all non-fiction authors and authors in the making.

Secrets to a Winning Book Proposal

Attract Attention and Get Publishers to say, “YES!!”

Participants will learn the secrets to create a winning book proposal and how to attract the attention of agents and publishers.

• Are you a non-fiction book author seeking to boost your reputation?

• Do you want to know the secrets to creating as successful book proposal?

• Do you want access to a book… Continue

Added by Joanne Victoria on July 28, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Video Resource to Capture More Visitors

This week I wanted to bring to you

a resource that will take you outside

of your box.

Should you have a video or a trailer

then you would want to sign up and

take advantage of this great resource!

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Added by C.F. Jackson on July 7, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] What is MySpace Really?

MySpace isn't and shouldn't be your main

place to send your new reader and your

new customer...

I wanted to offer to you this free audio

on this Website Makeover Monday!

Enjoy!

Continue to make dreams happen!

Won't Be Denied,

C.F. Jackson

P.S. Download Your Free Website

Makeover 101 Session . . .

How knowing "2" Simple Things . . .

Can improve your… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on June 30, 2008 at 6:17pm — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Is Your Website Readable?

Engage your website today!

Can a visitor clearly read

your website without struggle?

Comment | Copy This

The font size, backgrounds,& color

contrast can kill the success of

your… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on June 23, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

Call for Submissions

Edge of Belief - will be an anthology of speculative fiction with a Christian focus/worldview. It is open to submissions of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, as long as the stories abide by the established standards.

Dying in a Winter Wonderland - an anthology of Christmas holiday crime. The profits from this anthology will go to Toys for Tots… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 17, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Which Link Is It? Can Too Many Be Confusing?

Which Link Is It? Can Too

Many Be Confusing?

Think about it...

Do you have too many where

people are putting the pieces

of your puzzle together?

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Giving out your… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on June 16, 2008 at 9:18am — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Talk To Me

Talk To Me!

I would love to hear your

thoughts and questions on

your website quandaries.

Are you getting the results

you desire from your website?

Comment | Copy…

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Added by C.F. Jackson on June 9, 2008 at 9:45am — No Comments

New posts at Aspiring Author

At the Aspiring Author we've been discussing some of the reasons writers are aspiring authors instead of published authors.

Performance anxiety and insecurity, lack of time, lack of support, and not being honest about the quality of the work were just some of the reasons provided by published and aspiring authors.

We've begun to… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on May 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Introducing Another Project Helping Military Personnel – Vacations for Veterans

I’m always on the look-out to learn about organizations or projects helping military personnel and their families. In fact, I include several of these on my website www.mrslieutenant.com in a section titled “Support Military Families.” And I blog about other organizations or projects I find.

In the coming weeks I’m looking forward to learning about several new groups as I have found a long list of such organizations on www.armywifetalkradio.com. Yet for now I want to tell you about a… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on May 12, 2008 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Technology can be a bit of a problem -

It seems blogtalkradio was having some technological issues (not recording or streamlining) so the interview has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 17, at 2 pm central (3 eastern/2 central/1 mountain/12 noon pacific). Hope you all get a chance to come and listen then - E :)

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on April 7, 2008 at 2:32pm — 4 Comments

Promo - radio interviews -

Have you been thinking outside the box for ways to promote your books? How about a radio interview? Every genre has someone who does them, I'm sure. I will be doing my first ever interview tomorrow. Here is the info (posted from my blog posting, so from my characters POV). Hope you can come visit and listen - E :)

If you will be around on Monday, April 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. central (3 eastern, 1 mountain and 12 Pacific), come check out… Continue

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on April 6, 2008 at 11:43am — 7 Comments