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Author Archives: Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse
REVISITING THE CLASSICS FOR INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION
Some of you may recall a recent post of mine when I described my experience with a scathing critique of my newly completed novel. And actually deep-sixed the novel since it seemed unredeemable, based on the extent of the criticisms. … Continue reading
Posted in Novel construction, Writing
Tagged classic literature, critiques, novel structure, novels, writing
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THE PINTEREST PUZZLE
I was so proud of myself yesterday. As you read this, keep in mind that I am not young. Social media and all its options do not come naturally to me, as I wasn’t raised on them. I embarked on … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged book promotion, Books, Pinterest, Preferences, Social Media, writing
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Infographically Explained: Should You Self-Publish or Go Traditional?
Originally posted on Publishing Insights:
? The Write Life publishes an infographic to help authors decide whether they should pursue self-publishing or follow the path of traditional publishing. In a discussion of this infographic, Mutterings of a Fantasy Writer refers to July 2014 Author Earnings Report which…
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The Promises of Spring
On this relatively mild, sunny March day (mid-thirties), after an obnoxiously long and brutally cold/snowy winter, I can’t stop daydreaming about flowers and butterflies and spring and the warmth of summer to come. Yes, there still are several feet of snow … Continue reading
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Tagged agents, Autumn Colors, butterflies, flowers, In Her Mother's Shoes, novels, Publishing, Self-publishing, Spring, summer, Traditional Publishers, writers, writing
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Socialized Media
Originally posted on Sarah LaPolla:
One of the most common questions I get from non-publishing friends is “Why do you have so many Twitter followers?” I get this from publishing friends too, I guess. The answer is, I don’t know.…
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WRITING DREAM COMES TRUE…BUT THE PRESSURE’S ON!
All my life I’ve dreamed of the day when I would be free to write full time. Fitting writing in around working more than full time and juggling home and family was a challenge. And more times than not, writing … Continue reading
Posted in Dreams, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged authors, women's fiction, writers, writing
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The Life Cycle of A Book
Originally posted on Publishing Insights:
? This picture illustrates the (traditional?) publishing process, which involves four major parties and twelve steps. If authors take the self-publishing approach, some steps (e.g. Agent) might be optional; if only e-book version is produced (whether…
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RECOVERING FROM A SCATHING CRITIQUE
In my last post I talked about the value of multiple eyes on your writing. I’ve always believed in the importance of objectivity to assess a creative work, because the creator is too close to see it clearly. When I … Continue reading
THE VALUE OF MULTIPLE SETS OF EYES
No, I’m not describing a fantasy character with lots of eyes. I’m talking about the importance of having multiple people view your manuscript before you consider it ready to shop for an agent or publish it yourself. Maybe I’m stating … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Publishing, Self Publishing, Writing
Tagged Editing, Publishing, Self-publishing, writing
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THE VALUE OF MULTIPLE SETS OF EYES
No, I’m not describing a creature with lots of eyes. I’m talking about the importance of having multiple people view your manuscript before you consider it ready to shop for an agent or publish it yourself. Maybe I’m stating the … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Manuscripts
Tagged copyediting, critiques, Editing, Publishing, Self-publishing, writing
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