Often, new authors and readers will ask me a question about writing, marketing, or how I ended up where I am.
Inevitably, I usually say, "I wrote a blog about that..." and if I haven't, I try to answer and then say, "I should write a blog about that..." So, here are a few. I hope you find something you can use or that one will just make you feel better since I write about everything that I experience as a reader and a writer, and sometimes, just life. :)
Why I CAN'T discount anything but the first books in my series...even though I'd love to.
Why would an author offer their best seller FREE...
The rules of social media and writing are the same as we learned in kindergarten.
Have your paperback and eBook too!
A reader asked, 'Why are your characters always beautiful?'
The rules of social media and writing are the same as we learned in kindergarten.
Have your paperback and eBook too!
When reading, your heart should pound as if you're prey and race in anticipation of a kiss…
A reader asked, 'Why are your characters always beautiful?'
Obsession, the domination of one's thoughts by a persistent desire... And a great theme...
Writing the perfect book, movie, song, play--the perfect anything--is impossible.
Forget the supposed 'writing' rules and write a great story! #AmWriting!
Life isn't one genre; why should our books be limited to one?
My writing goal: make readers fall in love, laugh, cry, gasp, hope...escape for a while.
From reader to writer in a few keystrokes. Now what? What are my goals as an author?
How to 'make' a bestseller...
The Power of the Short Story, why I like to read and write them...
Some doors we open, some we are shoved through...
The Battle of the Sexes in Novels, is there a Double Standard?
Publishing a book is like being Pregnant.
FAQ - How did you get Published and why Indie?
Volatility next exit. Using your Emotional Rollercoaster to your Advantage.
The Worst Book Publishing Tip I've Ever Heard! Authors, please do not take this advice.
What's in a genre, who really decides?
Why you Should give your Books Away ~ Why you Shouldn’t give your Books Away!
Sometimes you have to get into the "Bad Guy’s" head
Pantser or Plotter ? Travel Agent or Road Trip?What’s your #AmWriting style?
Pantser or Plotter ? Travel Agent or Road Trip?What’s your #AmWriting style?
What's a modern-day fairytale? It's like Disney fairytales—only with a lot more romance—for grownups.
Thank you
for stopping by my place and reading my musings. Remember these are just my
opinions and shouldn’t be taken too seriously. If you have questions, please
feel free to leave them in the comments, and I promise you I will answer. If you’re curious about what I write, please
visit my author page, where you can read all about my novels and short
stories. And hey, I’ll even give you a
free book just for stopping by. As always, happy reading and writing, friends.
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Love this post, Carmen with all the wonderful analogies. It really strikes a chord. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
S.J. Francis
Thank you for stopping by, S.J. I just read and commented on your post on Carole Avila's blog. I hope you enjoy some of these articles. I simply post my thoughts and experiences about whatever I'm dealing with in my writing, marketing, or just life sometimes. Hopefully I've already encountered whatever situation you might be dealing with in the wonderful world of books and my thoughts might give you some ideas. If you didn't see a post that pertained to something you've come across, by all means, please let me know. If I haven't written something about it, I'd love to. I'm always looking for ideas. :)
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