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For those times when writing is like banging your head against a brick wall
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We all hit a brick wall now and again with our writing.I don’t know about you guys but at times like that I find it easier to look for something else to do, convince myself that I need a break,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jade Kerrion Aug 29, 2012.
Does size matter in the book industry?
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The book industry is undergoing changes like never before. It’s a brave new world for first-time authors who are finding more and more opportunities to put their work out there for all to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Amsden Aug 5, 2012.
The Book Olympics - a marathon, not a sprint
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With the London Olympic Games just around the corner there are analogies aplenty to describe the processes by which authors get a book ready for the finishing line.Let’s for a moment overlook the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Brantingham Jul 23, 2012.
Book writing – how far does author research need to go?
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It is self-evident that the more an author puts into a story, the more a reader will get out of it. Solid research will underpin the credibility of what lies between the covers of a book but and help…Continue
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For those times when writing is like banging your head against a brick wall
We all hit a brick wall now and again with our writing.I don’t know about you guys but at times like that I find it easier to look for something else to do, convince myself that I need a break, anything but stare at a blank screen.It’s procrastination with a capital P and I’m ashamed of all the times I’ve succumbed to its charms.I’ll let you into a little secret. After battling with it for several years I finally figured out what to do about it.Let me first set the record straight. I’m not…See More
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For those times when writing is like banging your head against a brick wall
We all hit a brick wall now and again with our writing.I don’t know about you guys but at times like that I find it easier to look for something else to do, convince myself that I need a break, anything but stare at a blank screen.It’s procrastination with a capital P and I’m ashamed of all the times I’ve succumbed to its charms.I’ll let you into a little secret. After battling with it for several years I finally figured out what to do about it.Let me first set the record straight. I’m not…See More
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Does size matter in the book industry?
The book industry is undergoing changes like never before. It’s a brave new world for first-time authors who are finding more and more opportunities to put their work out there for all to see. Self-publishing and the explosion of e-reader gadgets mean that old market-entry barriers are crumbling for wannabee writers. The sky appears to be limitless As a result we are seeing all manner of books hitting the e-shelves with new genre descriptions and classifications constantly entering the…See More
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Does size matter in the book industry?
The book industry is undergoing changes like never before. It’s a brave new world for first-time authors who are finding more and more opportunities to put their work out there for all to see. Self-publishing and the explosion of e-reader gadgets mean that old market-entry barriers are crumbling for wannabee writers. The sky appears to be limitless As a result we are seeing all manner of books hitting the e-shelves with new genre descriptions and classifications constantly entering the…See More
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The Book Olympics - a marathon, not a sprint
With the London Olympic Games just around the corner there are analogies aplenty to describe the processes by which authors get a book ready for the finishing line.Let’s for a moment overlook the obvious comparison of marathon versus sprint, ignore the temptation to talk about hurdles to be overcome, and skip the image of taking the plunge. The preparation needed to be a Book Olympian (an Author with a completed work) is every bit as dedicated as athletes who cloister themselves in training…See More
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Book writing – how far does author research need to go?
It is self-evident that the more an author puts into a story, the more a reader will get out of it. Solid research will underpin the credibility of what lies between the covers of a book but and help build the trust of readers.Research leads to writer-confidence in relating key information or capturing the atmosphere of a setting. More than that, it informs the reader by adding to his/her knowledge bank (no matter how subliminal). To do it properly, however, requires a balanced approach and an…See More
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Death by Licence – an action short by Joe McCoubrey
“Forget all that movie crap about a Licence to Kill. What you’ve got goes way beyond that. There are no suspects’ rights, no rules of evidence, and absolutely no arrest warrants. I’m giving you a licence to do whatever it takes to get the job done.”That’s what Matt Dixon’s MI6 boss told him on the first day of his new job. That was right before he sent him out to stop a London gun-smuggling operation that was placing deadly weaponry into the hands of the IRA in Northern Ireland.SEE MORE AT:…See More
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Do readers judge a book by its cover?
There’s a lot of research evidence out there to support the notion that more than 75% of book sales are earned by the quality of their covers. It’s easy to understand that a strong title and graphics will grab a buyer’s attention – and in a marketplace with more than a zillion titles floating around, an author needs all the edge he or she can get.Let’s face it, there are some real turkeys out there and no matter what lies between the covers it’s unlikely these books will ever get more than the…See More
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Do readers judge a book by its cover?
There’s a lot of research evidence out there to support the notion that more than 75% of book sales are earned by the quality of their covers. It’s easy to understand that a strong title and graphics will grab a buyer’s attention – and in a marketplace with more than a zillion titles floating around, an author needs all the edge he or she can get.Let’s face it, there are some real turkeys out there and no matter what lies between the covers it’s unlikely these books will ever get more than the…See More
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Book Review: The Innocent by David Baldacci
Very few do suspense thrillers like David Baldacci. Even fewer have his mastery of an uncluttered writing style that zips the story along in a way that pushes you from page to page demanding more and more before you reluctantly set it aside until your next session. In The Innocent we come across Will Robie, a hard-as-nails clandestine operative who moves from a government-sanctioned assassin into the murky realms of inter-agency dirty tricks. Robie is tasked with finding out what the hell is…See More
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BloggerMacie Anita White Buice said… Hi, My name is anita buice and I'm new to Book Blogs. I would love to follow your work and if you'd send me a link to anitawbuice@gmail.com, I will. My site is anitabook.com as in "I need a book." I would LOVE for you to check it out and if you like it get ready to send me some books to review. My address is anita buice, 202 Richards Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Then just look for the review on anitabook.com. If you could send multiple books I would use them for giveaways to promote your work and my site. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for the time and effort that it takes to make this happen. Blessings, anita of anitabook.com
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Authormelissa love said… Thank for your comment about Prologue. I added a back link to your site on my webpage.
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Welcome to Book Blogs! I hope you find this community helpful and inviting. If you get a chance, I would appreciate it if you could take a minute and check out my blog. If you like it, please follow me. Also, send me a link to your blog or project, and I will check it out!!!
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- At 12:17pm on June 5, 2012,
AuthorRoberta Goodman said… Welcome to Book Blogs, Joe :) This site can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions please feel free to ask me. I’ve been a member since October and have found the resources on here to be excellent. When you get a chance, please stop by my blog http://rogoodman.com/. If you decide to follow me, please let me know and I will return the favor :)
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