After pulling countless all-nighters for email marketing campaigns at work, I’ve learned a thing or two about the subject.
While I’m certainly no expert, after launching several worldwide campaigns, I have a few things to share that can help you. But first the important question. Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who sent us stories written on the theme, “Away from Home for the Holidays.” We loved reading all of the intriguing and moving entries.
The winner of our Holiday Story contest is: Kris D. Keith, with a story entitled, The Stranger. It is published below for your enjoyment! Her other writing can be read here and Gotham Writers recently selected Krystal’s twitter story for their cover art for their winter class schedule, view that here.
It isn’t fair, Christina thought. I haven’t been home in over a year. I missed last Christmas, thanks to Babette. The baby girl, born last Thanksgiving, was a constant reminder of all Christina’s mistakes. Alone and almost homeless, the pair survived day by day in their tiny apartment, complete with ants, silver fish, and the occasional spider.
Babette wiggled then whimpered in her sleep. “Sshhh,” Christina whispered as she bounced the tot on her legs, still clutching her to her chest. Continue reading
It’s the holiday season, y’all! And whether you’re shopping for friends, family, host/hostess gifts for a party, birthdays, a gift exchange, or maybe just to treat yo’self, I’m guessing you’ve got a list of people you’re hoping to show that you care.
And who here doesn’t love all things bookish? If you’ve got a bookworm in your life, they probably love anything that has to do with their favorite books, series, and fandoms. I know I do. Continue reading
Not checking your success is like getting up in the morning and going into work without checking the mirror. Hair sticking up at odd angles? Tooth paste all over your chin? You’ll never know!
Same goes for your marketing strategy. Without measuring, you’ll never know if what you’re doing is crazy off and you certainly won’t know how to fix it.
So how do you track your success?
The holidays are here! Hopefully this means more writing time, but even if it doesn’t, this post is here to help you to make the most of whatever time you have. So grab some wassail and get ready to become wickedly efficient this December. (Seriously though, go grab something warm and cozy to drink while you read this– it’s Christmastime!)
And drumroll…..WE HAVE OUR 4 WINNERS!!
Drawn at random through Rafflecopter are these four writers:
A few months ago something happened that made me seriously worried about my little sister’s dating life.
She devours books and I’d given her the first draft of my novel to read asking for her thoughts (a safe bet as she tends to love everything I write regardless of quality).
Imagine my shock when she told me that her favorite character was my villain! No other character even came close, she was raving about this guy! Couldn’t she see how bad he was? Continue reading
During our first year we have tried, succeeded, failed, learned, grown, improved, written a lot, won contests, interviewed authors, reached goals, lost, gained, laughed, cried, made friends, built a community of writers, inspired other writing communities, and oh boy, not only did we survive, but we are stronger and plan on sticking around! Continue reading
Where are you in your writing journey? Are you NaNoing? Writing? Querying? On sub to publishers? In the midst of revisions? Taking time to read and improve your craft? Nurturing the seed of an amazing idea that’s taking root in your imagination?
Whichever of those things you are doing, or if you’re in a completely different place all together, I would like to take a minute to talk about something a lot of people would rather avoid.
FAILURE.
No one likes to experience it, and a lot of us hold back on our dreams to shelter ourselves. But you know what? I’m a huge advocate for failing. I say let’s fail. Let’s fail BIG TIME.
Let me tell you a quick story. Continue reading
Pen Friends, welcome back Tessa Emily Hall to talk about Unwritten Melody, her new book that released on November 10th! Congratulations Tessa!
Hey Tessa! Thanks for dropping by during the madness of your book release! Can you tell us a bit about Unwritten Melody and what inspired it?
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The Spinning Pen 