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Weaver Woman

Introductions are generally hard for me. Something about "hello, I'm Tichaona. I'm a poet who has written and published two books of my poetry; am embarking on the path of running my own publishing company and under the banner of that company (Whirlwind Publishing) have published two authors, A. Shakur Towns and Abena Isake" leaves me incoherent. Therefore, before I start dissembling, let me introduce you to my literary concept of self:

Weaver Woman

I weave words

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Added by Tichaona Chinyelu on November 29, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

PROMO DAY! Saturday 9th May 2009

Call for Moderators and Workshop Hosts

PROMO DAY! is an all day international online event for people in the writing industry. There are lots of new features for the 2009 event including workshops by experts in the industry.

I'm looking for moderators for both the workshops and the PROMO chatroom.

As a moderator of the PROMO chatroom you will be required to monitor the PROMO chatroom and make sure everyone is behaving themselves and try to keep 'conversation'… Continue

Added by Jo Linsdell on November 25, 2008 at 3:50am — 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

Free E-book for Writers

I've just finished and published an e-book for writers. Best of all, I've decided to give it away free. Stop by http://abookinside.blogspot.com to get details on The Writer In You free e-book.

Added by Author101 on November 9, 2008 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Indpendent Authors

I have just recently started blogging. My blog can be found at WordPress.

As part of my regular posts on Tuesdays I'm going to be featuring profiles of Independent Authors. If you are a self-published author or want to be and want to be featured on my blog please contact me.

Added by Bill Walker on October 30, 2008 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Return from Book Tour and Out Again

Aloha Everyone!

I've recently returned from a book signing tour and long-overdue family visit. Once returned home, I found orders for more books in the mail and have been joyfully handling that big job of autographing, packing and shipping. Had hoped to be back on TWB soon. However, I am now preparing to leave for another trip - to Honolulu for at least a week. That should be my last trip of the year. From then on, I've got two books that need a final run-thru before publishing. I've… Continue

Added by Mary Deal on October 28, 2008 at 11:34am — No Comments

Tips on Marketing your Books in the Fall

Well, Halloween is almost here, and before we know it we'll be stuffing ourselves with turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among many other delectable treats, I'm sure. Then, if you're like me, as I sit with my family sharing the end of the Thanksgiving holiday, the realization will hit me (like it always does) that Christmas is ONLY four weeks away...

If you're an author, you're probably always looking for places to market your books. For me, I'm lucky enough to have chosen a… Continue

Added by MJ Allaire on October 22, 2008 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Yvonne Perry has released an eBook Online Promotion Made Easy

Here’s a note to let everyone know that I have released my new eBook, Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy.

I've taken all the material I crammed into an hour-long Q&A lecture I gave at Nashville Writers Meetup Group when I presented to the group earlier this year. Then, I added everything I presented in a three-hour workshop at the Tennessee Writers Alliance 3rd Annual Conference, and included the most recent research I've done on SEO and social… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on October 16, 2008 at 8:21am — No Comments

Join Assuanta Collins at Wag Fest on October 17-19th 2008

October 18th, Wag Fest Literary Bazaar is the place to for self-published authors.

Wag Fest Litertainment is more than a literary conference and bazaar; it is a movement that promotes self sufficiency and resourcefulness. Although not exclusive, Wag Fest caters to independent and self published authors, poets, musicians, comedians, and artist. Starting in 2007 in New Jersey, a close knit group of authors got together in the spirit to sell books and have a good time. Since then, a… Continue

Added by Assuanta Collins on October 13, 2008 at 12:56pm — 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

Warning signs and prevention of author burn-out

Writing can indeed become an obsession, as can promoting one's book. I always suggest to authors (and often remind myself) that we must find a balance between writing, promoting, other jobs/chores, family, friends and fun. Each needs to be a slice of the pie for authors to feel completely successful and not burnt out. Over the years I've witnessed author burn-out many…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on October 4, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Does it make a difference if a writer researches for a novel?

I pride myself on my research. If a writer wants a story to ring true and be believable, it’s vital to check facts and sources. For my novel Whale Song, I researched killer whales and myths for close to 2 months. There is so much material out there that I could have read about both subjects for years!

I found the information on killer whales to be very…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on October 3, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Self-publishing success stories

Big Houses Benefit from Savvy Self-Publishers by Rachel Deahl -- Publishers Weekly

Every so often a self-publishing Cinderella story makes headlines. In 2003 it was a home-schooled 20-year-old, Christopher Paolini, who sold his first novel about a dragon to Knopf, and in 2006 Kathleen McGowan got a seven-figure deal from S&S for her Da Vinci Code–esque Mary Magdalene series. And in the coming months, look for more self-publishing success stories, as the big… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 29, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 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

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

Writers Conference - Fall into Publishing

If you're on the cusp of publication, or if you're interested in knowing what to write for profit, you'll want to attend this Writers Conference.

Located at Otero Junior College, in La Junta, Colorado the ACE Writer - Writers Conference offers informative publication suggestions and advice. You'll learn how to make your writing a business, and what you can do to make a profit from the start.

The best part about attending the writers conference is you'll get to meet… Continue

Added by Jan Verhoeff on August 3, 2008 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Authors' Advocate's Blogs Take 2nd Award in a Month

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

Contact: Carolyn Howard-Johnson

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

Fax: 818-790-4299

Phone: 818-790-0502

For Immediate Release

Editor and Author's Blogs Honored 2nd Time in a Month

The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor blog (www.thefrugaleditor.blogspot.com) was named Blog of the Day Award at Blog of the Day Awards blog, http://blogofthedayawards.blogspot.com/2008/07/frugal-smart-and-tuned-in-editor.html.

The winning… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on July 28, 2008 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Writer's Digest Names Sharing with Writers.blogspot to 101 Best of 2008

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

Cincinnati: Brian A. Klems, online managing editor at Writer's Digest, named

award-winning author Carolyn Howard-Johnson's blog, Sharing with Writers

(www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com

) to his magazine's 101 Best

Websites in 2008.

Klems cites that the blog is full of "cheap ways to promote your book" but

also mentions her Sharing with Writers newsletter as a source for writers.

See the June, 2008,… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on July 18, 2008 at 9:43pm — 2 Comments

When Insults Had Class

Once upon a time, before the advent of the two word insult ending in 'you', There were those who's pride in language and articulation made the art of the insult worth the effort. To those who enjoy the classics, I submit the following:

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. -- Winston Churchill

I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.-- Clarence Darrow

He has never been known to use a word that… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on July 13, 2008 at 6:09pm — No Comments