Tag Archives: amwriting

My Own Publishing Journey #amwriting

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I was feeling nostalgic this morning as I was re-reading my first published book, Sealed In Lies. This book and I have been on quite a journey. It took me over a year to write it, mostly because I obsessed … Continue reading →

Posted in My Personal Journey | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Writing Tip #5 – To Outline Or Not To Outline #amwriting

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Many people ask me, “Are you an Outliner?” Aside from sounding like a creature from another planet, an Outliner is a writer who outlines the entire novel before writing a word. When I first started writing, I found outlining to … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Tips | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Putting On Your Online Suit – Making Negative Comments About Your Publisher #amwriting

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I know I’ve mentioned this before in some capacity, but I keep seeing posts on social media by authors and their content disturbs me. If you are an author, I would advise not making public posts that are negative in … Continue reading →

Posted in Put On Your Online Suit | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Sheila Lamb – How I Beat Writer’s Block #amwriting

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Kelly Abell

It’s really cold today, for Florida that is, and joining me on the porch is author Sheila Lamb.  We’re bundled up under a fleece blankie with some vanilla lattes discussing how to over come writer’s block.  I find her idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Sittin' On The Porch | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Self-Publishing Tip #3 – Building Your Author Brand Series – Banners #amwriting

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Web banners are a great way to build your brand as an author. You need a visual that readers can associate with you as an author. It can either contain graphics from your most recent release or something that brands … Continue reading →

Posted in Self-Publishing Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Do I Protect My Ideas? #amwriting

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

This week I received an email from Attorney Kathryn Goldman after I signed up to receive this Digital Artists Rip-Off Protection Report. (One I highly recommend you download) This email contained information about idea protection and I wanted to share it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Where Do Story Ideas Come From? – Dreams

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Kelly Abell

  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 →

Posted in Where Story Ideas Come From | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Casey Knight – What I Learned From My Editor #amwriting

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Kelly Abell

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 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Writing Tip #4 – Books About Writing #amwriting

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kelly Abell

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 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Put On Your Online Suit – Reviewer Stalking #amwriting

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kelly Abell

  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 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment