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This group is for anyone who has written a book, or aspires to write one in the future. It will allow both published and unpublished authors to share ideas and best practices.
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Ryan Paugh
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5 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Write a Book!, Brazen Fiction Writers, Creative Writing and Creatively Inspired3 more
Jenn Pedde
Did you all know that November is "National Novel Writing Month?" Or on twitter known as #NaNoWriMo? Basically you're supposed to set goals and write a full novel in the month of November through self discipline and the help of others doing it too. My company, Eat Your Serial, would love to be a place for anyone who is trying to accomplish this goal to publish their work - for free. We even set you up with an editor. Check out the blog for more about us: http://eatyourserial.wordpress.com
66 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Write a Book!, Creative Writing, Creatively Inspired and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club3 more
Sadya Siddiqui, Riley Carson and Julia Prior recommended this
Sean Kean:
thanks for the tip - thats a great project - do you have the software behind how you are going to power the writers/readers platform yet? go to a ...Morethanks for the tip - thats a great project - do you have the software behind how you are going to power the writers/readers platform yet? go to a ruby/rails meetup and find someone to help you out... wordpress will only get you so far...
meanwhile, i want to write a book, might as well do it this month!
64 weeks ago
meanwhile, i want to write a book, might as well do it this month!
64 weeks ago
Adam Clarke:
the summation of all the articles I write at Ditto Effect will for to make my Ditto Effect book :D. That wat slowly but steadily I can always put ...Morethe summation of all the articles I write at Ditto Effect will for to make my Ditto Effect book :D. That wat slowly but steadily I can always put in work without worrying.
14 weeks ago
14 weeks ago
Al Smith, III
BOOK RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to your blogs/Facebook/Twitter. I'm working on an important project and am on the hunt for quality DATA!!! I am 29 and have a very successful career, however many of my coworkers and peers can't say the same thing. I want to figure out what our generation is doing to get ahead and share that with everyone.
Robert Sofia
When I started this group a year ago, I had no idea how awesome it would become. Oddly, I rarely contribute anymore, but the rest of you totally ROCK it! It's nice to see all the activity happening here. You've inspired me, and I want to say thank you.
Patrick Atwater
Does anyone have any thoughts / experience with innovative ways to do affiliate programing with a self published work? My book, A New California Dream (http://www.patrickatwater.com/p/my-book.html) is coming out in September and I want to figure out a way to leverage my connections in the nonprofit world. I'm planning to do speaking events where I'd donate the revenue to some of the nonprofit orgs that fit with the books vision. What sort of online model do people think would work well here?
Peter Dudek
I'm currently looking for writers who have met with success in promoting E-books, as I'm beginning to dabble in publishing my own works electronically, and possibly, opening it up to the public someday. Anyone do any ebook publishing and have suggestions for a newbie?
Rebecca Thorman and Sarah Peck recommended this
Corbin Haresnape:
@Peter Look up Lulu.com, they help people self publish books, it could be a great start!
41 weeks ago
41 weeks ago
Tyler Ward
I wrote a childrens book.its called little henry huzzlebum and the hot air balloon. its a book targeted towards the fight against childhood obesity. its professionally illustrated and edited. i sent it to an agent at Andrea Brown not long ago. my goal is to make little henry huzzlebum the poster child/creature for childhood obesity campaign.
Gutsy Writer:
I think that's a wonderful idea for a kids book. You should try to get pre-schools to serve meals the way they do in France. I used to live there. ...MoreI think that's a wonderful idea for a kids book. You should try to get pre-schools to serve meals the way they do in France. I used to live there. Sonia.
42 weeks ago
42 weeks ago
Tyler Ward
I wrote a childrens book.its called little henry huzzlebum and the hot air balloon. its a book targeted towards the fight against childhood obesity. its professionally illustrated and edited. i sent it to an agent at Andrea Brown not long ago. my goal is to make little henry huzzlebum the poster child/creature for childhood obesity campaign.
JenG
I have a guest post at Copyblogger that uses an example from the world of science to explain why we need to be writing what needs to be said, not just what readers want to hear (and what will ultimately spike your traffic). If you're a blogger or author, what do you think? Are you willing to "fight the lonely fight"? Would love to hear your perspective: On Heretics, Superheroes, and the Lonely War of the Writer http://bit.ly/dFlxF6
45 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Blogging Ideas, Professional Writers and Editors, Creatively Inspired and Write a Book!3 more
Gutsy Writer
How do you handle "impossible" requests from agents? I'm talking about formatting stuff via G-mail. Please read my post today if you have the same problem and how to solve it. Thanks.
http://gutsywriter.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-do-you-handle-impossible-req...
Gutsy Writer
Is anyone here in the querying agents stage? Finished a memoir, pitched to agents at the San Diego State University conference and am procrastinating or shall we say "self-sabotaging" by not getting the book proposal done. My 84,000 word manuscript has been professionally edited, so what's the problem?
Gutsy Writer:
Thanks Kathy and Lanny. I've been attending conferences and volunteer at two writers' groups where I network with published and best-selling ...MoreThanks Kathy and Lanny. I've been attending conferences and volunteer at two writers' groups where I network with published and best-selling authors, so I understand the business. Fortunately I give presentations on how to build your author platform, which many writers start too late. Seth Godin states you need to start at least 3 years before your book comes out. Kathy you're right: a memoir is different. You need the finished manuscript, but also a marketing plan. That's what I've been procrastinating writing, despite having so many files with notes. Kathy, what is your book about? You said you have an agent. What stage are you at? Thanks for your comments.
48 weeks ago
48 weeks ago
Kathy Ver Eecke:
Sonia, I'm so impressed with your story (just read the bio about your book!) I can't wait to read it. Now....what up with you procrastinating what ...MoreSonia, I'm so impressed with your story (just read the bio about your book!) I can't wait to read it. Now....what up with you procrastinating what you TEACH to others?!? Get on it! You are so far ahead of most simply because you understand what is needed. Again, can't wait to read what will surely be a bestseller.
I'm working with the Dijkstra Agency. I'm told there are several editors 'interested' but the final proposal hasn't been sent out to bid yet. Apparently my agent has another soft biz book out now and the editors are all asking for 3 chpaters. So they are asking me to write 2 more chapters before the formal pitch. Now I'm the one procrastinating! Sat on this request for a whole week. Of course as part of the proposal all chapters are outlined and researched, so I have no idea why I'm not cranking it out. But this is the week! MUST. FINISH. CHAPTERS!
48 weeks ago
I'm working with the Dijkstra Agency. I'm told there are several editors 'interested' but the final proposal hasn't been sent out to bid yet. Apparently my agent has another soft biz book out now and the editors are all asking for 3 chpaters. So they are asking me to write 2 more chapters before the formal pitch. Now I'm the one procrastinating! Sat on this request for a whole week. Of course as part of the proposal all chapters are outlined and researched, so I have no idea why I'm not cranking it out. But this is the week! MUST. FINISH. CHAPTERS!
48 weeks ago
Brandi
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50 weeks ago from Write a Book! and Copywriters
sunnyboy0
Hi,
I wrote a book already and published as ebook and kindle. That was the easy part. Now I try to publish as print on demand. But I have problems with the book cover, I used bookcoverpro to create ist, but the cover was refused by the publisher because of transparencies and shadows.
I found out already that I have to flatten the book cover pdf. One way is by making a screenshot.
But what I don´t know is how to get the screenshot back to its original size.
Any help? Thanks
Brett Kunsch
Free call, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1pm CT: Learn the First 5 steps to WRITE A BOOK with Lisa Tener: http://bit.ly/e1fYv3 ---> Lisa Tener [http://www.lisatener.com] is a published author and book coach. She has taught writing seminars to faculty at the University of Rhode Island and serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School’s Continuing Medical Education publishing course. Her book coaching clients have appeared on Oprah, CNN, Fox News, Discovery Channel, Montel Williams, and elsewhere.
54 weeks ago from Write a Book!, Professional Writers and Editors, Creatively Inspired, Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas3 more
Dan Canedo
What are the best and most reputable instructional/how-to books to read before getting ready to write your own book? For example, screenwriters have some go-to books like Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder and Story by Robert McKee which are widely recommended in the industry for aspiring writers. Does it depend on type of book (fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi)? Thanks everyone.
Stefan Bielski:
How to craft? How to pitch? depends on where you are. For Stephen King's "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" is great for especially fiction. For ...MoreHow to craft? How to pitch? depends on where you are. For Stephen King's "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" is great for especially fiction. For selling your idea to agents and publishers,, I recently read and recommend "Bulletproof Book Proposals" by Pam Brodowsky and Eric Heuhaus. N.B. this is nonfiction-focused.
54 weeks ago
54 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch
"Being a good writer is 3% talent, 97% not being distracted by the internet" >>> What do y'all think? Tweeted by @AdvicetoWriters.
61 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Blogging Ideas, Write a Book! and Professional Writers and Editors2 more
Kathy Ver Eecke:
Oh man...now 97% of my brain is going to go on-line to see your Twitter feed. drat.
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch:
Oh boy - Twitter is the ultimate distraction! It's just too fun to resist though.
56 weeks ago
56 weeks ago
Jens H. Altmann
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jens Altmann, and I'm a German writer/translator for the languages German, English and Japanese. I joined here because I've written three novels that were actually published, I've self-published two more for the Kindle (the fantasy/western Cowboys & Barbarians and the hardboiled mystery The Coldest Blood), and I'm currently working on something I call The Mad Pulper Project: 12 short pulp novellas in 12 genres. http://amzn.to/hUuLQo .
Jens H. Altmann:
Technically, I've been writing for more than 30 years.I started in my early teens, but didn't start submitting until my late teens, and didn't ...MoreTechnically, I've been writing for more than 30 years.I started in my early teens, but didn't start submitting until my late teens, and didn't start to get paid for it until the second half of the 1980s. I mostly write my novels in English. A major portion of the books published in Germany are translations from the US and the UK, so since I have to compete with you guys anyway, I figured I might just as well challenge you on your home turf. :) My non-fiction (articles, columns) is almost only for German publications, though.
57 weeks ago
57 weeks ago
viviann napp:
My first language is Estonian but it is not good enough to be writing in it like you are. :)
57 weeks ago
57 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch
Do yourself a *huge* favor if you are struggling with writing content. Gain peace of mind from Copyblogger: How to Stop Making Yourself Crazy with Self-Editing http://bit.ly/fcpz5j
"Competency is a state of mind you reach when you’ve made enough mistakes that your brain can now move on...The brain has to make hundreds, even thousands of mistakes — and overcome those mistakes — to be able to reach a level of competency."
59 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Write a Book!, Wordpress Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Entrepreneurs3 more
Brett Kunsch:
Not a problem, Kathy. I've also been listening to their new podcast. Most recent one is here: MoreNot a problem, Kathy. I've also been listening to their new podcast. Most recent one is here: http://www.copyblogger.com/imfsp-radio-6/
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Monica Valentinelli
Just wanted to introduce myself.
I'm an author and game designer who's interested in networking with others. I've got a background in online marketing, SEO and copywriting. My recent clients included Crackle.com and Webstix.com and I guest blog for Howtowriteshop.com and Apexbookcompany.com. Had some recent publications come out that I'm excited about.
Like to learn more about you and what you're working on. Any cool stories to share?
60 weeks ago from Creative Writing, Write a Book! and Brazen Fiction Writers1 more
Monica Valentinelli:
@Ty - When you're done with your manuscript, don't be afraid to ask me about some other options. There's a lot of really good small-to-medium size ...More@Ty - When you're done with your manuscript, don't be afraid to ask me about some other options. There's a lot of really good small-to-medium size publishers out there that will treat you well.
60 weeks ago
60 weeks ago
Ty Unglebower:
Thanks for that. I have done some rudimentary research about such things, and I feel fairly certain I would be going with an appropriate smaller ...MoreThanks for that. I have done some rudimentary research about such things, and I feel fairly certain I would be going with an appropriate smaller house to try to sell my book. I think I'd rather have great success in the niche of a small house, than low or moderate success in one of the huge houses.
60 weeks ago
60 weeks ago
Riley Carson
I've written a short (fiction) story. I'm now looking for two things: A literary agent that will take on an unpublished writer, and/or a writer's workshop that will help me develop my craft.
I'm having a lot of trouble deciphering between the real thing and scams because to an amateur like me, there seems to be a hair's breadth worth of difference!
68 weeks ago from Write a Book!, Brazen Fiction Writers, Creative Writing, Professional Writers and Editors and Blogging Ideas3 more
Benjamin Paul Schuman recommended this
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Alex Vilchynskaya:
Check out this blog MoreCheck out this blog http://guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog. It has a lot of info on literary agents and agencies. Also, there are a lot of literary agents on twitter. Some of them have their own blogs with plenty of useful advice and info. Hope this helps.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Monica Valentinelli:
Sorry about being late to this party, but you don't need an agent to publish your short story. In fact, I would strongly recommend that you avoid ...MoreSorry about being late to this party, but you don't need an agent to publish your short story. In fact, I would strongly recommend that you avoid querying agents for this short of a form. Check out www.ralan.com and www.duotrope.com for starters. Writer's Beware, which is owned by Victoria Strauss, is a great place to check out.http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/
It's very common for new writers to be worried about scams, but most publishers aren't. Just remember one thing and one thing only: Money flows to the writer.
60 weeks ago
It's very common for new writers to be worried about scams, but most publishers aren't. Just remember one thing and one thing only: Money flows to the writer.
60 weeks ago
ken
I gave an interview in which I explained how my self-published book led to my second book, with a major publisher, and how seeming rejection led to greater success. http://exm.nr/cQRtPF
Ryan Paugh
I just read a blog post from our friend Alexandra Levit (http://bit.ly/aNLDMx) about what it means to be a best-selling author and it got me thinking about all of you who are passionate about writing. If you're interested in writing a book, or any piece of writing for that matter, what's more important to you: acclaim or meaning? Just because a book is a best seller doesn't mean it's any good. If you could only have one of the two, which would you choose? Money or impact?
74 weeks ago from Write a Book!, Creative Writing, Professional Writers and Editors and Brazen Fiction Writers2 more
Sadya Siddiqui and Kenji Crosland recommended this
Benny:
The following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
66 weeks ago
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
66 weeks ago
tony hontzeas
Hello all. My career in the last twenty years involved alot of travelling which lead to unique experiences mostly from encounters with different cultures. I am thinking of writing a book, either as a memoir or as pure fiction where the protagonist documents his travels and experiences.. Any comments or suggestions ?
Becky Benishek
November is coming up, and what does that mean for us crazed writers? National Novel Writer Month! NaNoWriMo was created to help you get your story out of your head and on paper or screen where it belongs. No editing, no second-guessing, just writing--with thousands of other writers doing the exact same thing. Talk about your support group! I did it last year and so far I'll be doing it again. http://www.nanowrimo.org/
69 weeks ago from Write a Book! and Creative Writing
Rebecca Thorman
I've come across two great sites recently that help all of us writers. 1) OhLife.com - private journaling, email reminders, just reply to the email 2) 750Words.com - mimics Julia Cameron's morning pages. Sept challenge starts today! How do you keep up a good writing habit?
75 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Professional Writers and Editors, Write a Book!, Creative Writing and Productivity & Time-Management3 more
Sadya Siddiqui, Jenn Pedde, Sarah Peck, Becky Benishek, Elizabeth Marling and Buster Benson and 3 others recommended this
Danielle Albright:
@ Steph Auteri, I love that you mention LiveJournal! I always think about how LiveJournal (and the many other fad blogs I went through) as vital ...More@ Steph Auteri, I love that you mention LiveJournal! I always think about how LiveJournal (and the many other fad blogs I went through) as vital to my desires to produce an interesting blog now! At the time when I was a LiveJournal user, I didn't even realize that it was considered blogging but I wrote about plenty of useless topics!
I need to get my new blog active with posts though so thank you for the links.
68 weeks ago
I need to get my new blog active with posts though so thank you for the links.
68 weeks ago
Steph Auteri:
@Danielle: Amen to the regular blogging. I've been slacking off so much lately! I need to draw up an editorial calendar and stick to it.
67 weeks ago
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