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Writing Tip #6 – The Importance of Research #amwriting

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Kelly Abell

If I were to ask you the question, “How important is research as a writer,” you would probably look at me like I had 12 heads. “OF COURSE research is important,” you would say, AND you would be right. Yet, so … Continue reading →

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Dissecting A Publishing Contract – Part 1 of 4

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Did you ever wonder what exactly all that contract language actually means in your shiny new contract offer you just received from a publisher? Today I’m joined by my new friend and intellectual property lawyer, Kathryn Goldman. Kathryn  represents writers, artists, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Jenifer Ruff – What I’ve Learned Along My Publishing Journey #amwriting

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Kelly Abell

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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Self-Publishing Tip #1 – NEVER Edit Your Own Work #amwriting

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kelly Abell

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 →

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Sittin’ On the Porch with Kelly -Author Frank Allan Rogers – Organizing Book Signings

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today I’m sittin’ on the porch with author Frank Allan Rogers, The New F Word in Fiction. I just love that tag line and I just love Frank. He and I met many moons ago when we were both published … Continue reading →

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