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NEW Blog post: "Drawing the Story"-- Give your story a past!!!

In my latest segment of "Drawing the Story" I help tackle a troubling topic for all aspiring writers: Forgetting the rules and (simply) writing a new story!!!

If you have ever struggled with starting a new story and somehow get caught up in the many "rules" of writing...don't fret! You are NOT the only person who has felt this way.

Read my latest blog post: "Drawing the Story" where I offer some insightful information to help get you over the hump and start… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 14, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments

NEW Reader Interview (PS: We Wanna Know)

I have posted a new reader interview on my "PS: We Wanna Know" segment of my blog, "Drawing Stories...With Words."

This week's reader is Renee V. of Euless, TX. Here are a few of her questions...

*What inspired you to write this story?

*Who or what was the inspiration for your characters?

*How hard was it to get in touch with your feminine side in order to create such detailed descriptions of Tessa… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 9, 2008 at 11:21am — 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

NEW Blog Post: "Marketing 101"--Add the Amazon.com Widget to your Blogger blog!

We are in this business to write and sale books. Period. If you are a writer trying to market a book and you don't have a blog--get one! If you have a blog, you may want to ensure you are doing everything you can to help customers get their hands on your books once they return or stumble upon your blog. The attention span of adults is very short these days as the Internet has us moving faster than ever before.

Read my latest segment of "Marketing 101" where I show you how to add the… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on September 24, 2008 at 4:16pm — No Comments

NEW Blog Post--"Marketing 101" Author Interviews (WANTED) at Melly's Spot

I have posted a blog for my fellow writers. If you are looking for a place to promote yourself as the person (along with your literary works), stop by my blog and read my latest posting. My new friend, contemporary romance artist Melanie Anderson, is on the lookout for authors she can showcase and interview...regardless of your genre...

Tell her Bobby sent you!!!

Click here to read… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on September 24, 2008 at 8:20am — No Comments

NEW Blog Post: "Project PS"--Preparing to enter "The Odd Mind" with Angel Lesa

I am pleased to announce [that] I will be a guest author on Angel Lesa's author podcast show: "The Odd Mind" featured on her Blog Talk Radio show. This interview will be conducted LIVE and completely UNSCRIPTED on Friday, October 3rd from 8~9PM CST.

I am prepared (as Angel Lesa so eloquently warned me...) to answer all things related to my writing style and my writing approach... apart from the size of my underwear!!!

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Added by Bobby Ozuna on September 22, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Interview on Yvonne Perry's Writing and Publishing Blog

Greetings!
I just wanted to share with everyone that I am fortunate enough to be a guest on Yvonne Perry's writing and publishing blog at http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com on September 16. Please consider stopping by and feel free to leave your comments and questions.
Thanks all!!!
Carol Denbow
http://www.freewebs.com/authorsbox

Added by Author101 on September 15, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Act Now!

Tomorrow is the first day of school for all of us Texas public school teachers, and I know we're all running around like chickens with our heads cut off (a favorite saying of my old high school basketball coach, The Guam Bomb). So just a quick little note here.

Today and tomorrow are the last days to take advantage of the 25% discount that Spreadshirt is offering as part of their Back to School… Continue

Added by John Pearson on August 24, 2008 at 12:11pm — No Comments

Webrings to Bring More Attention to Your Website!

Another way to promote your websites (personal or business), products and services. You can apply to one or more of the webrings below. However, you must qualify. *Note: The webring codes doesn't work on Myspace.com

Writers Of African Descent

http://v.webring.com/hub?ring=blackwriters…

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Added by The Cushite on August 11, 2008 at 10:46am — No Comments

The new year is almost upon us!

Hey everyone,

Here in Texas, we've only got 2 weeks left before we have to report back to our schools, and the kids come a-knockin' on August 25! For my Mr. Teacher column on education.com this week, I thought I'd offer a few suggestions on things to take care of before the new year rolls around.

Check it out, and as always, comments are encouraged and… Continue

Added by John Pearson on August 5, 2008 at 12:50pm — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] How Can They Reach You?

You are losing out on

sales because the visitor

doesn't know how to contact

you. . .

So they placed an order and

never received it, How Can

They Reach You?

Comment | Copy…

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Added by C.F. Jackson on June 2, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

[Website Makeover Monday] Is Your Website Customer Friendly?

If the visitor is questioning

what to do,then the website

isn't customer friendly.

Are your visitors questioning

what you desire of them?

Comment | Copy This

Continue to make dreams… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on May 26, 2008 at 9:31am — No Comments

Wow, Golly and Gee Wiz

Holly Cow what a great network of which to me a member. I only just joined yesterday and already I've picked up tons of good information on how to promote a book. For me the information is simply invaluable because it comes from direct experience and not simply theory.

Self promotion can be a tough job. This is something which which I am very familiar. In the early 90's I was the owner operator of a small Canadian import / export and distribution company. I sourced products overseas… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 7, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Great Place to Be

Writing is by nature a solitary profession and more than occasionally frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to marketing yourself as a writer, pitching a book proposal or article or promoting something you've already published.

A network like this is a great place for writers to hang out and exchange information, tips and generally rub elbows with other writers. I's often said that misery loves company but, just being part of a supportive network might in fact make one… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 6, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Getting to Scale: Growing Your Business Without Selling Out – An Interview with Jill Bamburg

Getting to…

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Added by Eylon Israely @ Eco-Libris on April 24, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Book News, Trolls, Dragons, & A Small Price to Pay, Yvonne Eve Walus

Free Clipart News & Networking

It's been a busy week as usual. Of Dragons was released by Red Rose last Thursday, and it's been full on ever since. I have to admit I've learned a fair bit about promotion this week, and networking with other authors and…

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Added by N. D. Hansen-Hill on April 5, 2008 at 11:23am — No Comments

What happens when the customer sets the price?

They pick the lowest price right?

Wrong!

As an experiment (and a way to get some press:-) I set up a page for the ebook edition of my new book Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck - Learn how you can create immediate income now, with 6 different pricing options, ranging from $9.97 down to $2.00. It's a name your price product.

I copied the idea from the band, Radiohead who also did… Continue

Added by Jim Donovan on March 25, 2008 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Yessss! I wanted you to know about this free writers' conference!

I thought you'd all like to know about a FREE writers conference coming in May. I will be presenting. You don't have to be Catholic to attend. I'm not Catholic and they asked me to present. LOL! It is a wonderful opportunity, at any rate. Here is the release with more information:

Carolyn Howard-Johnson will host a workshop on editing at the first annual Catholic Writers’ Conference Online, Monday,.May 8 at 1 pm EST. She will co-present a seminar with Karina Fabian on… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on March 19, 2008 at 9:29pm — 6 Comments

Watch for This Great New E-Book Full of Winning Ideas

M E D I A R E L E A S E

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kathe Gogolewski

E-Mail: kgogolewski@sbcglobal.net

TRI Studio Announces Winners of the Out-Of-The-Box Promotion Contest For Writers

March, 2008 TRI Studio LLC www.tri-studio.com announces the winners of the Out-of-the-Box Promotion Contest for Writers, featured in The Fiction Flyer, a free e-zine for writers at… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on March 1, 2008 at 7:54pm — 10 Comments

Promo for Peanuts

On my local RWA loop, one of the other writers asked what types of promo actually work to introduce an author to new readers. Wow. If I knew the answer to that one, I’d be able to retire to Maui next week. I sort of use the shotgun method myself. I spray the news about my newest release, DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS in every outlet I possibly can and hope that some of it hits the targets.

And one of things I use is book trailers or bookpeeks, as they are sometimes called. Now I know some… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 23, 2008 at 3:34pm — 2 Comments