Author Media Kits, Part 2—The News Release

Apr19

Staci Troilo's avatarStory Empire

Ciao, SEers. As promised, I’m continuing my exploration of the author media kit. (If you missed that post or want a refresher before continuing, click here.)

Today, we’re going to talk about the news release. (Press Release is an outdated term referring to the press that prints newspapers. That technology has modernized and we submit our release to more than just newspapers these days, so the name has been changed to News Release to reflect those changes.)

Authors can certainly submit their own news releases to the media, but I’ve found some elitist organizations still don’t accept indie authors as credible and talented artists, and therefore disregard announcements from them. Because of this bias, if at all possible, have your publisher or a professional organization submit the release on your behalf. However, if you have a kick-butt release and media kit, or if you find progressive organizations…

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The power of words…

Apr19

foreverbloggergirl's avatarForeverbloggergirl

Image result for girls hugging tumblrheyy everyone,

Soo … everyone has heard the expression “actions speak louder than words” and in some situations this is definitely the case … but in others, not so much. Words have the power to make it or break it. A simple phrase like:

I love you  …. or…..

…… I hate you

could change your interpretation of life, or even your relationship (“will you marry me?” for example).

Image result for the power of words quotesIt’s gets tiring for people around you to constantly say “think before you speak”, but it’s not just that, it’s the effect those words (or lack of them in some cases) can cause a catastrophic effect on the other person.

Words are more powerful than anything, when you take the time to stand face to face with someone and give just a little bit of advice or a push in the right direction, it can mean a lot more than a text.

Words have…

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My 4 Rules for Writing a Book Series

Apr19

Great information in this piece. We do the same with our children’s book series.

theryanlanz's avatarRyan Lanz

by Chloe-Anne Ross

So I’m about to start writing a trilogy, something I’ve never done before. I’ve got everything I need for a good story: characters I want to follow and a story I want to follow through with. I’m thrilled to be writing it and also scared as all hell.

It is lucky for anyone who is, has or wants to do the same thing that there is a multitude of series out there. It is by reading them that I’ve discovered what to avoid and what I have to remember when getting those words down. So here they are!

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What Writing Taught Me About Exercise

Apr19

theryanlanz's avatarRyan Lanz

by Kate Colby

Believe it or not, I used to be a “sporty” kid. Now, I’m not saying that I had great athletic talent (far from it), but I played basketball for seven years, tried cheerleading and volleyball for two, and rode horses competitively (and for leisure) until I went to university. However, somewhere along the way I lost touch with physical activity.

“Somewhere” means age 14 to 15. It started in freshman volleyball, when my coach played favorites (I was not one) and made the rest of the team miserable. Couple that with breaking my arm while horseback riding the following summer, and I was ready to give up sports. I went from a casual athlete to a proud, non-exercising emo kid (but that’s another story).

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Don’t panic, don’t panic!!!

Apr19

A Misanthropic Bear's avatarStepping Stones

Lance Corporal Jones (not panicking)

Last week it was a week away. Seemed like a lifetime.

Suddenly, before you can say “They don’t like it up ’em!” we’re overrun by the imminent arrival of the weekend… (I know it’s only Tuesday, but that means only two more sleeps, and “hit the road”…)

So much to do… thoughts to be (re)arranged… packing to be packaged… socks to be washed… prints to be printed…

If only I hadn’t succumbed to that last bout of procrastination, there might be time to relax. Put the feet up for a while. Enjoy a wee Earl Grey and a rub down with a Brillo Pad (other scouring systems are available)…

Maybe if I don’t sleep for the next sixty-six hours it’ll all fall into place? It’ll be fine!

Now. Where did I leave the bayonet…?!?

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I Think I’m OK by C. S. Kenny

Apr18

Okay2017

I Think I’m OK by C. S. Kenny

My review of this book follows the blurb found on Amazon.

“This is no pity-party. This is a tale of how quickly something at home can go wrong and the fall out from that. The author volunteered at 9 years old to go into care, leaving other siblings at home. That tells you all you need to know how messed up home life was. The trigger for leaving hits you like a train, but without any gory detail. No spoilers, but it will make you re-read that bit twice.

Once in the care system, you get the rebel, the amazing independence, touched with despair as Chris makes his way through (and often escapes from) the care system, often for days at a time, although the exploits he crammed into those days must have made it seem like weeks.

Brushes with the care system, the law, a motorcycle gang, gangsters and a prostitute are all part of the rich tapestry that Chris Kenny weaves for you with an honest and gritty style.

This book is 100% believable, totally captivating and I can totally understand the reason for writing. It is a book that Chris should rightly be proud of.”

I felt so broken when reading about this child and what he had gone through over the years of his life. I find it highly remarkable that he survived through everything that he went through, his running a ways, stealing food, and going back to a children’s home. Although humorous at time, I felt that this child just couldn’t find a win-win in his life. Granted he brought on most of his own trials, but he didn’t bring in all of the abuse that doled out to him, and let write I mean all forms of abuse. Social services didn’t do their job, at all! Heads up: The language used was distasteful and a turnoff for me.

Grammar and punctuation needs work and I can only give 3 stars at this time.

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“Writer’s Block: What to do?”

Apr18

thatgirlArlene's avatarthatgirlArlene

Hey everyone! Hope everything is good with you all! ❤

First of all, I would like to apologize (one more time 😛)for being MIA for the past few weeks in the blogging world. It’s not that I can’t find time to blog or I’m runnin’out of ideas or topics to write or talk about but it’s because …well, let’s blame it on this so called Writer’s Block! I’ve been experiencing this for quite some time now and I’m getting more and more upset that I still couldn’t write anything or I still couldn’t finish any poem or even a quote!

Someone told me not to force myself to write and to take my time, which I did that’s why I wasn’t able to share any posts on my blog but I really really want to be able to write again especially now that I have a few pending collaborations…

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