by Cyndi | Feb 4, 2015 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, authors, books, editors, ficiton, novel research, novel writing advice, novels, readers, reading, writers, writing, writing advice
Some of the most amazing connections happen on Twitter, like the conversation I’m having with a new author. My answer to @pasquale0022 took more than 140 characters. And I hope this info is encouraging to all aspiring authors: Dear John, Everything you need to...
by Cyndi | Jul 21, 2014 | beta readers, books, editing, editors, readers, reading, social media, writers, writing, writing advice
by Cyndi | Jul 5, 2014 | advice on selling a book, advice on writing a book, authors, book review, book store marketing, books
Picturing the curled lip or dismissive gaze of a book store manager can stop even the boldest author from approaching, even if the outlet isn’t a well-known national chain. Relax, says Lee LaForge, nine-year manager of Book World in Marquette, Michigan. “We need more...
by Cyndi | Jun 24, 2014 | advice on writing a book, authors, beta readers, boating, book review, books, East Side Librarian, editing, Jenna Freedman, libraries, nautical, novel writing advice, reading
Cyndi note: The original working title for my novel was “Loop Dee Doo.” It’s since been changed to “More Than You Think You Know.” Found in my inbox this afternoon: Loop Dee Doo by Cyndi Perkins So you know how Kate Haas & I have a...
by Cyndi | Jun 3, 2014 | advice on writing a book, authors, books, libraries, novel writing advice, novels, writers, writing, writing advice
The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (http://uppaa.org/) spring meeting at Marquette’s Peter White Library on May 17, 2014 offered multiple learning opportunities for current and aspiring authors. The session “Public Speaking 101” featured Frida...
by Cyndi | May 7, 2014 | books, libraries, writers
I was working on an editing project this week that involves replacing expired or unacceptable references with credible source links. One of the replacement references I thought might work well was an entry from Harvard University. How can you go wrong with an Ivy...
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