#WriterWednesday: An Authorly Update And Some Writerly #Quotes And Links - #AmWriting 17-06-20

In case you didn't see it, but would like to go check out the post: "Snowlilie's Brother" - my latest release, featuring Lilie and Logan - was featured in the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore this past Sunday (June 14th 2020) along with a review of "Witchlet" - one of my older titles.  My thanks to Sally for doing the post to start with, as well as to Robbie for reading and reviewing "Witchlet" a while ago.  Also, thanks to anyone who shared the post, or does so at any point in the future.

 

In other authorly news: I'm currently taking auditions for a narrator for the audio version of "Snowlilie's Brother" on ACX.  If you're a female narrator who wants to audition, you have until Friday (June 19th 2020) to submit your audition, since that's when I'm making my choice.  I just thought I'd let you know.

 

The paperback version of "Snowlilie's Brother" is also in production; I'm just waiting for the physical proof of the paperback to arrive.  Assuming there are no issues with the physical proof, and nobody from KDP finds any issues during the final approval stage, the paperback version of "Snowlilie's Brother" will become available in a couple of weeks.

 

In the meantime, let's take a look at what I've gathered to share with you this week.

 

The writing process, and writing life in general:

10 reminders for writers who don't feel like their words can make a difference

You're never 'ready' to write a story

One writer.  A million new ideas

 

“I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of.”

~Joss Whedon

 

Writers' block, and idea generation:

6 non-writing hobbies that can still inspire your writing

A big, bold list of creative writing activities

Creative eavesdropping

 

“You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.”

~Arthur Plotnik

 

Characters:

Things to consider when making your characters suffer

 

“The first draft is black and white. Editing gives the story color.”

~Emma Hill

 

Editing:

Do you have to be a good writer to be a good editor?

Grammar rules: who vs. whom

 

Publishing:

How to publish with KDP: Part 10, how to upload your eBook file

 

“No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published.”

~J.Russell Lynes

 

Marketing:

Churn rate and transmedia storytelling

Online marketing doesn't mean lying, cheating, or conning customers

Author's notes: another terrific oppertunity

 

“So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.”

~Dr Seuss

 

Book reviews:

Noobs' guide to self-publishing - reviews on KDP/Amazon