About Kelly Abell
I am a writer, blogger, and graphic artist. My aim for you is to utilize this blog to help you improve your writing skills, and to educate you on the publishing business. If you need help with writing, want to self-publish a book and need advice, or just want to kick a story idea around to see what works best, that's what I'm here for. As I gain knowledge from editors and publishers, I will share that knowledge with you.
As writers we should always strive to improve our craft and grow. A day should not pass where you haven't learned or tried something new with your writing.
Many thanks to my Night Owl Friend, Lea Ellen Borg for editing my posts!
Best to you and all your characters and stories. Write on, my friends...Write on.
Sweet Dreams… Do you have them? Maybe they’re not so sweet, and you wake up, heart pounding, trying to convince yourself that what you just dreamed didn’t happen? Yep, that’s me, and it happens frequently. So frequently, that I … Continue reading →
On the porch today, I’m joined by Urban Fantasy Author Casey Knight. Casey has a wonderful series out about a classy female wizard who has a flare for fashion and a knack for dispatching the undead, deranged demons and freaky … Continue reading →
Posted in Sittin' On The Porch
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Tagged amwriting, author promotion, book ideas, Casey Knight, editing, editing tips, grammar tips, how to publish, how to write, improving writing, kelly abell, self-publishing tips, writing, writing advice, writing stories
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Today, I wanted to list some of the books I have read about writing which have helped me along my writing journey. One of the first books is Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life written by Anne Lamott. … Continue reading →
Posted in Writing Tips
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Tagged amwriting, author, how to write, improving writing, kelly abell, novel, publishing, stories, Story ideas, writing, writing stories, writing tips
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We’ve seen quite a lot about this topic online lately, so I decided to include it in this series. Authors are naturally sensitive about their work and seek reviews to confirm not only interest in their story, but also … Continue reading →
Posted in Put On Your Online Suit
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Tagged amwriting, author, author promotion, book reviews, improving writing, kelly abell, professional behavior, professionalism, reviews, Select-O-Grafix, self-publishing tips, social media, writing, writing stories, writing tips
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It’s a little cooler on the porch today, so Author Cynthia Ley and I are sipping hot cocoa with those little tiny marshmallows, a rare drink in Florida. We take the opportunity to enjoy it when we can. Cynthia has … Continue reading →
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Tagged amwriting, author, author promotion, blogging, book ideas, Cynthia Ley, grammar tips, how to write, improving writing, kelly abell, stories, write better, writing, writing stories, writing tips
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This tip begins a five part series on Five Ways to Build Your Author Brand. The first tip is to use a teaser for your book. These are pictures that display a snippet or one liner about your story that you … Continue reading →
Posted in Self-Publishing Tips
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Tagged amwriting, author, author branding, author promotion, book cover, cover artist, cover design, graphic design, how to publish, indie publishing, kelly abell, promoting books, read my book, Select-O-Grafix, self-publishing tips, teasers
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I think I’ll have a little fun today. I was participating in some readers’ forums on various sites and ran across this thread where readers commented on trite, overused, and worn out phrases that authors use in novels. I had … Continue reading →
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Tagged amwriting, author, blogging, cliches, editing, grammar tips, improving writing, worn out phrases, write better, writing, writing tips
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They say truth is stranger than fiction. I sure have found that to be the case. Whenever I’m searching for a story idea, I never have to go much farther than my own television. The daily news is a beehive … Continue reading →
Today I’d like to share a glass of tea with Jenifer Ruff, published author with World Castle Publishing. We are chatting about what she’s learned along her publishing journey. Let’s listen in: As a newly published author, I have several … Continue reading →
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Tagged amwriting, author, blogging, how to write, improving writing, Jenifer Ruff, kelly abell, novel, publishing, Story ideas, writing, writing stories, writing tips
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Everyone who owns a computer or tablet these days fancies themselves a writer. In my days as an EIC for a publishing company, I can’t tell you how many submissions I chucked due to poor editing, Gad Zooks! The manuscripts … Continue reading →
Author Kelly Abell 