Category: Platform
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When Writing Isn’t A Priority
I had a wake-up call this morning while sitting at my desk. I’d been reading through my literary agency group e-mails (on my phone, at work, so shame on me!) and suddenly I felt very alone. In reading the posts, I realized the posters are the active bunch of my agency, and that I am…
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The Writer’s Vacation From Writing
I am aghast at how “gone” I have been the last few months. Whereas a year ago I was a loyal blogger, posting once or twice a week, I am now a “blooger.” A booger? When I used to tweet regularly and arrange Hootsuite updates when I couldn’t reach the keys, I am now a…
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Book Trailer Frustration!!
As many of you may recall, I wrote a blog post about book trailers in January. I was enamored with the process, took hold of iMovie’s capabilities, and created a trailer for A Place In This Life. However, after creating it I hit the wall. I couldn’t figure out what the hell to do with…
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Book Trailers – Should You Hitch One To Your Platform?
Platforms are all the rage these days — and a necessary item if you’re a writer. During a recent chat on Twitter about platforms, the sub-topic of book trailers came up. Seems there’s two camps on the matter, but first let me explain what a book trailer is. Like a short preview before your movie…