A great study in the transformation of the publishing industry. Some things to think about as writers makes this a good article to read.
Something to try…
I downloaded the trial version of Scrivener a couple of years ago, but at that point it all went completely over my head. So many people seem to love it so much that I downloaded it again recently, and after completing the tutorial realised that it isn’t all that complicated and quite a brilliant tool. I don’t think I’m going to keep it though, because it seems limited when it comes to inserting images for eBooks, and I quite like using Microsoft Word. When the new 2010 version arrives at the end of this month there will be a whole lot of useful new functions for us scribblers to use too, including having multiple browsers viewable on your desktop simultaneously. My favourite things on Scrivener are the corkboard and the ability to open two different documents at the same time. I already can, and do, open and work on two…
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Good reminder to watch what passes between our lips. Drats. Busted!
We are in a heat wave. Hydrate!
Way to go, everyone!
If you are rushing I’ll make it quick… With a little over three hours still to go, Pa Curran has made his deadline for fundit. Thank you all so much. (If you want to know what I’m talking about I wrote a post yesterday called ‘Good people deserve good things’
To Pa Curran I say congratulations. You richly deserve this. I hope it shows you the depth of appreciation so many have for what you did last year for the families giving and receiving organs, even people such as myself who do not know you personally.
I’m sure your buddy Taidgh is celebrating alongside you.
Comhgairdeas.
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Here’s a way to help someone out big-time.
I’d rarely ask for anything like this, but there is only twenty four hours left.
Some of you may remember a post I did last year about an amazing man called Pa Curran who lost his best friend in an accident. His friends organs were donated and as Pa heard the helicopter fly away, carrying his friends heart, the words of a song came to him and so the song ‘Unintentiona hero’ was born.
Last year he used that song to promote organ donation. Thirty families gathered and an emotional video was made to promote organ donation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl4cozAHNdk
Recently Pa posted online that he is trying to get funding to make an album. He is not looking for donations, instead, for your donation, depending on amount, you will receive anything from a signed single for €5 to a solo gig in your house for €200. There is only today left…
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Definitely food for thought.
I’d rather number 4 not be true. Ick. LOL
Good things to think about!
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As a first-time author you might find yourself quite enthusiastic about doing guest blogs on topics you love (and finding a way to weave in mention of your book) to help publicize your new book while still keeping your budget in check. What you need to make sure of is that you don’t just walk into anyone’s house (blog) to take advantage of their “open door” policy: guest blogs, reviews, interviews, book spotlights, etc. You need to canvas the neighbourhood to make sure it’s the right fit for you and your family (of books).
I spent a lot of time in my early days finding awesome “general” blogs that had a great following according to Alexa.com. The problem was, I needed to spend a little more time checking out the real estate before buying in. Regardless of whether or…
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Love, Laughter, and Life 