Some sites for authors related to their websites from Chris Robley on the Bookbaby blog.
Author Website Tips from HostBaby You Won’t Want to Miss – BookBaby Blog.
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Beta Reader, what’s that?
This is a little (and I mean little) post on beta readers. If you don’t know what a beta reader is, don’t worry. I have used them but didn’t know the chic, book-world term I was supposed to call them. If you click on the Bibliocrunch link below, you’ll learn all about them. What you will also see is a bit better link to a blog by Belinda Pollard. His post will discuss what makes a good beta reader. I particularly like her comment of finding someone who knows the difference in “proper” English and the writers voice. They are not always the same thing. When you do find a good beta reader, be nice to them, very nice to them! They are wonderful people and a must have for any writer whether if you are going to self-publish or go the traditional route.
10 Social Media Tips for Authors | LinkedIn
Here are some very good tips even if you’re not trying to catch the attention of a traditional publisher. (from PBS Media Shift)
Book Giveaway!
In honor of the book release this Friday, June 14th at Frugal Muse West (by Target/Menards) in Madison, 7 p.m., of Living in the House of Drugs I will be giving away 4 free copies of the book on Goodreads. You’re also welcome to come to the release event and meet Willie!
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As a child in 1980s, Chicago Willie stole to help feed his brothers, sister, and himself. In grade school his teacher told him to have his parents help him with his homework, but his mother, the only parent around, didn’t know how. As a young man Willie started smoking pot, which easily turned into harder drugs. This eventually led Willie to a life under someone’s front porch, two prison sentences, numerous trips to jail, and various recovery programs.
Living in the House of Drugs is the story of Willie Lee Triplett, a recovering addict and alcoholic. It tells of Willie’s life in the suburbs of one of Chicago’s poorer neighborhoods, his chance trip to Wisconsin, and his struggle for sobriety. It’s a no-holds-barred account of Willie’s life on the street, in prison, and the roller coaster ride of recovery that many addicts know well. The story is unique in its telling, following not only Willie’s interesting life story but also the author’s interactions with Willie as she learns of his sometimes sordid past, seeing beyond the story and into the man.
Goodreads Book Giveaway
Living in the House of Drugs
by Christine Keleny
Giveaway ends June 30, 2013.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
Good Luck!
Secrets of working with an Editor
I’ve never seen information presented in a slide show. It was kind of nice to view it that way, interesting, different.
As an editor, Mark’s style guide idea is a good one, but I don’t think I’d need all the information he asks for. I do like knowing what writing rules the writer has broken so I don’t waste time correcting something the writer wanted there in the first place. I don’t know how many people told me to change cliches in my book Rosebloom. I like cliches, sometime, and I left them in there on purpose.
What he didn’t mention was telling the editor the intended audience for the book. The language and references can be quite different for a piece depending on the audience.
Thanks Mark!
How To Use Google Plus To Power Your Social Marketing Part 1 TribalCafe | Social Media | Social Media Training | How To | Marketing | WordPress | Oxfordshire
I don’t know about you, but google+ confounds me. I’ve tried to use it on various occasions and it is not very user friendly, at least for someone like me who did grow up eating in front of a computer screen. So I thought you also might appreciate this blog post I came across from Gary Fox from his tribalcafe site. Thanks Gary for helping demystify this for me.
p.s. Gary also did a part 2 to this blog that I’ll share as well (in case you’re too lazy- I mean busy to look for it yourself)
Self-Publishing Intelligence Report for May 2013 – GalleyCat
Many helpful links from Mediabistro and Galley Cat.
Self-Publishing Intelligence Report for May 2013 – GalleyCat.
4 Copy Editors Killed In Ongoing AP Style, Chicago Manual Gang Violence | The Onion – Americas Finest News Source
Penguin And Author Solutions Sued For Deceptive Practices – Forbes
The Penguin has started down a slippery slope!
Penguin And Author Solutions Sued For Deceptive Practices – Forbes.
7 Simple Tips To Grow Your Social Network | strong blogs
Got connected with Michael Anderson and his blog, Strong Blogs, today and saw this post. I thought it would be a good follow-up on my and Terry’s platform posts. I think Michael has some sound ideas. Thanks Michael!
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