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Christian Writers of the West

On Saturday, I attended the Christian Writers of the West meeting that took place at a local Marie Callenders restaurant, at the prompting of my online friend, Michelle Sutton. At first glance, I felt a bit intimidated - mainly because there wer… Continue

Added by David N Alderman on December 7, 2009 at 11:10am — No Comments

I Write what I Feel

I write what I feel, and feel without thinking. In other words, I don't think before I speak or act. It's quite amazing how many problems this can cause. I've always had this problem. Except for love. I always put a lot of thought into the words "I love you" before speaking them - so much thought, in fact, that I often found it easier to not say or feel such a thing. Love is perhaps the most evil of all emotions. Everyone seems to think its such a wondrous thing; a warm, fuzzy emotion. No. Love… Continue

Added by Rianna on October 23, 2009 at 5:23pm — 7 Comments

iAuthor iTune's App Idea - Help It Become Real

I would like to spend more time on the Writer's Box, but I've been locked into my own Ning network BeYourArt.com. Hopefully, when life slows down I'll be able to come over her more often. The Writer's Box was my first experience with Ning after all. Recently, I posted a few ideas to Appswell.com. Each month, the idea with the highest user rating is developed as an app for the iPhone or iTouch. Please give support to my iAuthor idea if you feel like it is something you would use. I'm hoping to g… Continue

Added by Judah Mahay on October 20, 2009 at 9:34pm — No Comments

SEO underwriting-supercharge your web site

Welcome Frank Eberhart (The Procrastinator's Bible for Financial Success) as the October 1st, 2009 guest blogger of the day. Frank will discuss how to supercharge your website with words. The technical term is "SEO" but Frank will demystify that for you so you can take your website from blah to visible with a few tips. Still unsure what to do? Ask questions! # # # If they can't find it-they can't buy it So, you've written a great book, now what? Myth: I can't afford to develop my own marketing o… Continue

Added by Frank J Eberhart on October 20, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Writing contest RAIN STORIES – win cash with your story

Summer is about to end? Autumn is knocking at the door? Take advantage of the unpleasant rainy weather and enter the latest BookRix Short Story Writing Contest for free: Tell your rain story and turn your wordsmith powers into positive cashflow and fame. Key Facts: - Write a story that has anything to do with rain, or Mr. Rain, or a dog named Rain, whatever. - Authors can win up to $1000 - Readers have the chance to win a Amazon voucher - No entry fee required – It’s free! Visit the… Continue

Added by Nils on September 15, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

Free Short Stories

With the coming release of my new novel, Black Earth: End of the Innocence, I am releasing three free short stories through the official website, www.davidnalderman.com. Each story intersects with the others to tell of the events leading up to the novel. Enjoy! Accidents Will Happen Nathan Pierce is just trying to get his driver's license on a t… Continue

Added by David N Alderman on August 24, 2009 at 6:23pm — No Comments

The First 50: Isis Wept 1

Okay, the query letter is out of the way (unless anyone wants to make further comment). Here is chapter one of Isis Wept. A few things to keep in mind. You can read it right here, and I've broken it into two easy to digest sections (the chapter is 7500 words long). You can read the whole thing and comment, or you can comment on each section as you read it. Again, no obligation here except to tell me what you really think. For those who dislike reading on a web site (like me), you should be able… Continue

Added by Stephan Loy on July 8, 2009 at 8:52am — 2 Comments

The First 50

The first fifty pages. That's what they ask for, the agents and publishers. It's the first fifty, or the… Continue

Added by Stephan Loy on July 6, 2009 at 10:43am — 11 Comments

"Be Your Art" Writing Contest

BeYourArt.com is holding its first Writing Contest in conjunction with PhineArtDesigns.com and the North Shoreian Magazine. Submit yo… Continue

Added by Judah Mahay on July 5, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Heather Hummingbird Makes a New Friend

Cover for the first book in "My Backyard Friends" series By Kaye Lynne Booth Continue

Added by Angel1 on May 5, 2009 at 8:42pm — 2 Comments

Why I Write (or Specifically... Why I write AGAIN)

I write because I need to breathe. I write because I need to feel... something. I write because I need something to affect me. As a child, I didn't have many outlets. I wasn't able to express myself the way other children could... with sports or other activities. I hid in my books. The type of book was irrelevant. The topic could be math, science, reading, or a novel; it didn't matter as long as it was a book. At some point (I don't remember when), I realized I could get s… Continue

Added by Anita on April 14, 2009 at 11:30pm — 5 Comments

Music

Hmm... I guess... now that someone encourages me to write, the screen seems intimidating, in an odd sense. Right now I'm listening to the light airiness of Emmy Rossum. Music. It's like a drug isn't it? I mean, a note or two, they harmonize so beautifully you can feel your throat close, and get that unexplainable feeling that one can only call a "chill." It's not a chill, I tell you. There's more than just "goosebumps." Then, you work with tense forehead lines, trying to get that same lovely me… Continue

Added by Christy Lim on April 13, 2009 at 6:56pm — 2 Comments

Random Memory

In 1987 I was in Form 4 in a village in Zimbabwe, where I was writing plays for my school. The students would act the plays during parents days. The plays were based on student experiences with teachers, as well as life in the village. By then I had convinced myself, with some acknowledgment by and approval of some teachers, I was the school's writer. That acknowledgement felt good, and it kept me writing; and I didn't even worry about publishing then. I was just writing because I liked to write… Continue

Added by Emmanuel Sigauke on April 13, 2009 at 1:55am — No Comments

Chapter 1 Draft 1 Shadows of Chaos

I'm new to writing and was a bit shy about posting this. I'm looking for constructive critique to help me along here. This is a paranormal romance about a young woman who, through a tragic accident, meets an un-likely hero: a were-cat from another dimension. Through a near-death experience, she gets a glimpse of his world, both the good and the bad about it. Seven years later, they are re-united and she must make a choice: To stay in her world and face the possibility of never seeing him again,… Continue

Added by DuskRaven on March 18, 2009 at 10:46am — 2 Comments

Mysteries in the Making

Check out the top three things to remember when considering a series character at the new blog, Mysteries in the Making. Be one of the first 25 followers and be entered to win a free book. Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on March 4, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Don't Miss My Interview!!!

hey friends, please follow this link below to read and comment on my review,interview and win big. http://cherylsbooknook. blogspot. com Thanks and good luck. ---- KIm hanks Continue

Added by Kim Hanks on February 16, 2009 at 9:48am — No Comments

Writers Have a Responsibility to Society! By Lance Winslow

By Lance Winslow

What do you do when you are a writer and observe a historical event unfold and you know the truth? Should you write the truth and burst the lies of the present period so that those in future periods can know the reality of the era, or should you promote the… Continue

Added by Lance Winslow on February 6, 2009 at 12:56am — 2 Comments

Public Perception of Author's Writing Their Own Book Reviews - By Lance Winslow

By Lance Winslow

We all know that it is socially unacceptable for an author to write their own book reviews, but do you know why? In society people promote everything they do. Paris Hilton promotes her sexy self, Steve Jobs promotes the iPod and Martha Stewart promotes her ve… Continue

Added by Lance Winslow on February 1, 2009 at 10:07pm — No Comments

When I'm Stuck

Let it be known that I never have the dreaded writer's block. But sometimes I do get stuck. It may be from working on too many projects at once. I usually work on more projects than I can complete, though my main focus is on one or two at a time. When I'm stuck I play a trick on my mind. I begin working on a different project. Seems my mind can't help throwing out random bits and pieces of information for lots of different stories. So all I have to do is work on something else and what I need f… Continue

Added by Mary Deal on January 28, 2009 at 12:32pm — 1 Comment

Finding my Muse...

[This was my reply to an original Blog post created on 12.15.2008 by Mary Deal entitled, “Frustration”. She posed the original question, “How do you handle frustration if and when your Muse takes a nap?”] (Reply by Gena A. Etheridge-Seltzer on December 17, 2008): "Hi Mary! Hope all is well your way. I hadn't dropped by in a few days, but will check back w/you again soon. Q: How do you handle frustration if and when your Muse takes a nap? Mary: regarding this writer's buzz-word "MUSE"?...being… Continue

Added by Gena A. Etheridge-Seltzer on January 12, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments