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Using LJ as a Book Springboard (Blurb Partnership)?

nondenomifan wrote in shared_wisdom Aug 22, 2010 13:29

Has anyone used the possibility LJ offers on the sign-in screen to open an account for writing a book? I clicked on the link, and it takes you to Blurb. I noticed that the link said something about a partnership between Blurb and LJ. I didn't investigate any further because I don't have time right now; but I wondered if anyone here was doing or has ( Read more... )

Lex Sez...Just Be Real!

cemeterywinter wrote in shared_wisdom Jul 17, 2010 07:47

Everyone knows that marketing and promo is a dog eat dog world. I see authors talk about having multiple pseudonyms, some of which are secret from their friends, families, and other authors. I see them talk about how tough promo gets. And I shake my head.

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Coming up on Shared Wisdom--Lex Valentine

jan_irving wrote in shared_wisdom Jul 14, 2010 07:21

I'm very happy to welcome writer Lex Valentine as our speaker this coming Saturday. Lex will be tackling survival strategies and other interesting angles on the writing scene. She is a best selling and multi-published author ( Read more... )

Writer's Market 2010, 2011, 2012...

nondenomifan wrote in shared_wisdom Jun 23, 2010 12:48

Does anyone know if Writer's Market is available in electronic form that comes with perpetual updates (for a one-time higher price) rather than having to pay for the humongoid book each year? When you're on a disabled person's budget, across town from the library, and not always able to drive....I'd just rather have my own copy for many reasons, ( Read more... )

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Turn an editor on, Turn an editor off

krisjacen wrote in shared_wisdom May 15, 2010 08:48

So what does it for me? As an editor? What can make me want to read your story? I think what I like to look for is what a lot of editors want to see- don’t think it’s really special. Are you ready for the secret to getting an editor’s attention? Here’s the secret….make a good first impression, make it a professional impression. Yup, that’s it ( Read more... )

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Coming up on Shared Wisdom--Kris Jacen of MLR

jan_irving wrote in shared_wisdom May 10, 2010 15:39

I asked Kris Jacen to come talk to us about what editors like to see from writers on this coming Saturday. What is the secret ( Read more... )

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willatteokati wrote in shared_wisdom Apr 17, 2010 09:33

Good morning everyone, and thanks to Jan and Shared Wisdom for asking me to guest here today. :)

As Jan mentioned in her intro, one of the things people often reference about my writing is diversity. I've heard that for a while now.

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Coming up on Shared Wisdom--Willa Okati

jan_irving wrote in shared_wisdom Apr 12, 2010 09:02

I asked Willa Okati to come talk about writing her m/m books with us this Saturday. She has such diversity with her stories.

Find out more about her work here: http://www.willaokati.com/Willa_Okati/Home.html

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Thank you

jan_irving wrote in shared_wisdom Apr 05, 2010 12:21

Between four donors, Shared Wisdom now has a year and four months of a paid account.

Thank you!

Who do you write for?

kim_dare wrote in shared_wisdom Mar 13, 2010 11:33

General introductory bit:

I’m Kim Dare and as Jan said in her introduction, I write BDSM - mostly M/M, with some M/F and the occasional bit of ménage thrown in for good luck. I also dabble in the paranormal - my obsession of the moment is shifters (wolves, lions and avians so far). When it comes right down to brass tacks - I’ll write a bit of ( Read more... )

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