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Traditional publishing versus the “INDIE” approach
My friend and fellow writer Tammy Bleck would like to share with you her experience with both traditional and independent publishing. You tell ’em Tammy!
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your book, Marketing yourself as a writer, Stresses of authorship, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writers' groups, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, Writing and Self-worth, Writing critique groups, Writing the truth
Tagged pros and cons of traditional publishing, should I self-publish?, Tammy Bleck, traditional publishing versus independent, Witty Woman Writing Blog
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What is writer’s block, and why don’t I have it?
“Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.” – Carol Burnett I know most of you may have experienced “writer’s block.” My friend Tammy talked about it over at “Grown Up, Now … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Stress Management for Writers, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged creativity, cure for writer's block, going public as a writer, sharing your writing, why become a writer?, why write?, writer's block, writing
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So you want to write a book…
Go read this article before you even think about writing a book! 80% of the U.S. population does NOT buy or read books, and yours will have to compete with about one million other books being published each year… First … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Fort Collins author, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your book, Marketing yourself as a writer, Publicity for writers, Stresses of authorship, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?
Tagged audience, writing a book
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Writing and Courage
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ And don’t we know this as writers! Becoming a writer has been the most frustrating and yet … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blog Coaching, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth
Tagged becoming a writer, future of publishing, future of writing, traditional publishers, true profession, writing, writing and courage
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Want to learn more about how the mainstream media works?
Go read this article about Gloria Steinem! She was a freelance writer back in the 1970s, which was enough to convince her to start Ms. Magazine 40 years ago to get beyond absolute advertiser control over content.
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Blogging, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Making a living as a writer, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing the truth
Tagged advertiser control over media, advertising, Gloria Steinem, journalism versus public relations, Ms. Magazine 40 years old
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CALLING ALL MIDLIFE WRITERS!
Midlife writers! Have you heard about Midlife Collage yet? I think it’s a great idea! It’s a website where anyone in midlife is encouraged to submit their best stories for everyone to enjoy. The story chosen to be the best … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing yourself as a writer, Publicity for writers, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged essay contest, midlife writing contest, writing contest
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Writing and Money
“Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.” – Jules Renard I wonder why that is? I know some who consider it somehow embarrassing or even shameful if you find … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blog Coaching, Blogging, Blogs and advertising, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your blog, Marketing your book, Marketing yourself as a writer, Publicity for writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, writing and meaning, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged marketing plan, marketing your books, marketing your writing, shameful to make money as a writer?, the business of writing, writing and making money
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Writing and impatience
Did any of you see this short segment on CBS Sunday Morning today? It’s about how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle got his start writing about Sherlock Holmes? Fascinating! Being a writer is one thing, starting a series like this, first … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blogging, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your blog, Marketing your book, Publicity for writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the need to be heard, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, Writing and loneliness, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing and Self-worth, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged 250 milliseconds, arthur conan doyle, business and attention span, cbs sunday morning, literature, loss of attention span in US, no attention span, no patience for writing, Sherlock Holmes and writing as a business, sir arthur conan doyle, speed date everything, writing and impatience
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Deciding whether to write that book
Have you done a feasibility study yet? What is your marketing plan? Learn how to do these things before you waste lots of time and money!
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your book, Publicity for writers, Stresses of authorship, Stresses of becoming a writer, the process of writing, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?
Tagged do you have an audience?, should you write that book?, who will read what you write?
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The dilemma of blogs and advertising
As I’ve begun to receive more and more requests for advertisements on my Midlife Crisis Queen blog, I have had to come to terms with how I feel about advertising in general. There is a part of me who hates … Continue reading
Posted in Becoming an author in midlife, Believing in yourself as a writer, Blog etiquette, Blogging, Blogs and advertising, Buy Local - Fort Collins, Fort Collins author, Fort Collins writer, Freedom of the press, Learning how to become a writer, Making a living as a writer, Marketing your blog, Marketing yourself as a writer, Publicity for writers, Stress Management for Writers, Stresses of becoming a writer, The psychological challenges of becoming a writer, Why self-publish?, Writing and authenticity, writing and meaning, Writing and self-discovery, Writing the truth, Writing to learn more about yourself
Tagged commercialism, midlife crisis, online magazines, should I advertise on my blog?, ugly commercialism
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