Monthly Archives: January 2015

Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Margaret Millmore Takes On Her Great Nemesis…MARKETING

It’s a little chilly this morning on the porch, but I can’t even complain as I know my brothers and sisters in New England would scoff and laugh me off the porch! My heart goes out to all of you … Continue reading

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Writing Tip #10 – Busting Through Writer’s Block #amwriting

Ever have one of those times where you are sitting there staring at the computer screen and your mind is as blank as the page in front of you? Maybe you woke up with a “rockin’” story in your mind … Continue reading

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Susanne Matthews – It All Comes Down to Promotions and Reviews

It’s a little breezy and rainy on the porch today so we’re sitting under the covered portion sipping our tea. I’m joined today by Author Susanne Matthews and we’re discussing her writing and how she handles promoting her work and … Continue reading

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Dissecting A Publishing Contract – Part 4 of 4 – What is the Non-Competing Works Clause in a Publishing Contract? #amwriting

Before I share the final post for this series, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to Kathryn for sharing her knowledge with all my readers. It’s been an enlightening series. At the end of this post I’ll … Continue reading

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Gail Cauble Gurley – How Her Past Influences Her Writing

Hello there. After a week off I am back on the porch with another southern lady who enjoys sweet tea just as much as I do. I’m joined by North Carolina native Author Gail Cauble Gurley and today she’s sharing … Continue reading

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Writing Tip # 9 Polishing That Manuscript #amwriting

So you’ve finished that labor of love and you think you’re ready to send it in to an agent or a publisher. Wait! Not Yet! As a past editor for a publisher, I would like to share with you what … Continue reading

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Posting a Notice on Facebook – Does it Work? #amwriting

I’ve been seeing these notices on Facebook to avoid copyright violations and plagiarism on Facebook lately so I asked my attorney friend, Kathryn Goldman if it really worked. She was kind enough to share this article with me from Plagiarism … Continue reading

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Top Ten Writing Mistakes Editors See Every Day

Originally posted on Stephen Carver:
In addition to writing and teaching, one of the things I do for a living is to evaluate manuscripts for their suitability for publication. I read fiction (and non-fiction) across several genres, and write comprehensive…

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author John Guzzardo – Learnings From The Publishing World #amwriting

Good Morning. Going to be about 73 degrees here in Florida land. A great day to sit on the porch and interview another one of my author friends. I’ve sweetened up the tea and I’m pouring a glass for John … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing Tip #6 – Building Your Author Brand Series – Hiring Someone To Handle Social Media Posting #amwriting

While hanging out on various social media sites, I’ve seen some advertisements for companies that are charging for “Author Promotion”. To this end, some will offer to schedule book releases, blog hops, tweet blasts and other social media blasts. Having … Continue reading

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