Authors, Writers, Publishers, and Book Readers

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November 2013

7 Most Common Mistakes for a New Writer Waiting for Inspiration to Strike

New writers often think they need some kind of special inspired feeling or mood in order to begin writing. Successful professional writers, on the other… Blog 7 Most Common Mistakes for a New Writer 1 Like Small Press Woes?

My views about small press and indie houses have drastically changed over the last seven years. I was trashed the first time out (2006, just returning to the…

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July 2013

The quest is a treasure hunt--the prize is editing services

“The Verbatim Code” Scavenger Hunt Is On!

The Challenge:

My website has 18 pages, and 10 editorial errors have been hidden on the…

Blog The quest is a treasure hunt--the prize is editing services 1 Like HOW BIG IS YOUR BOX?

Talk about diminishing venues to speak and sign, difficulty getting book sales and name recognition makes me wonder--how far out…

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May 2013

YOU'VE CHANGED—HAS YOUR WEBSITE?

Websites are now as important for establishing identity as a birth certificate or a driver's license. Yet, I've noticed that once an author puts one up, the site is often forgotten and…

Blog YOU'VE CHANGED—HAS YOUR WEBSITE? 1 Like Calling All Authors for a Blog Hop! I am looking for authors who want to participate in a blog hop. You must be a blogger to participate. All you would do is post a few questions about your book or books and link other author blogs on… Discussion Calling All Authors for a Blog Hop! 2 Likes Spotlight Interview with Author Tracy Kaufmann

Q1: Thanks for participating in our Authors.com Spotlight Interview series Tracy! Please introduce yourself and your book to help our readers get to know you.

A: Hello,…

Blog Spotlight Interview with Author Tracy Kaufmann 6 Likes It finally happened...Barnes & Nobels Customer checking out Julius Thompson's Novels!

I walked into the Barnes & Nobles book store in the “The Shoppes at Webb…

Blog It finally happened...Barnes & Nobels Customer checking out Julius Thompson's Novels! 2 Likes

April 2013

Is creativity a curse?

Being an author has its good and bad points. As a creator, when the words flow its an amazing feeling that you have invented new prose to entertain and help escapism to people who do not work at…

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