Writers Resources – Page 5

Are ebooks here to stay?

Published on July 28, 2015July 16, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

I think ebooks are here to stay and one day self published ebooks will be available everywhere.

A while back I blogged about Self-e library service. [Post] As a followup I’m reblogging a post from Jane Friedman by Porter Anderson A Conversation With the SELF-e Team: Exploring Payment for Authors on July 14, 2015

This in-depth article explains a lot about the early stages of this program and its future.

Library Journal’s SELF-e Select is the curated collection of indie ebook submissions for the national library system.

I know this is not widely available yet, but I do envision Self-me or something very similar coming to our libraries in the future. Because ebooks are here to stay.

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Need inspiration to reach your goal?

Published on July 22, 2015July 11, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Me too!

And after reading How I published Four Books in Two Years By Mary McNear a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, I have renewed hope.

One day, maybe, just maybe, I might get a book published.

Ms. McNear has 5 helpful suggestions to help handle the intense workload involved with meeting several writing deadlines.

Her tip on knowing your characters is definitely one area I need to work on, not to mention the dreaded structure.

Her article at Women Writers, Women’s Books is a wonderful inspiration.

Now if I can just get my butt in gear and get it done.

I hope you enjoy the article as much as I did and maybe she will inspire you to reach your goal soon.

I’ve Got Exciting News!

Published on June 27, 2015June 25, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell16 Comments

It’s celebration time.

Yea! My Flash Fiction, Precious Memories, placed in the Honorable Mentions!

If you’re not familiar with WOW Women on Writing, be sure give them a read. They run a contest every quarter and offer critiques too.

WOW Contest Connection – Winter Flash Fiction Winners

Want to know how to protect your writing?

Published on June 25, 2015June 22, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

Protection is as important as production.

What is needed to protect your work?

Find out how to protect your writing.

Molly Greene: Writer Blogger & Author, Gen Delacourt Mysteries, has a very informative blog post regarding Estate planning basics for writers.

Whether you have already published or still in the dreaming and planning stage this is an article you need to save for the future. Don’t let your work get lost in the cyber world.

Kathryn Goldman writes–

“An additional benefit to copyright registration is that it makes planning for the proper succession of your works just a bit easier.

The registration certificate gives substance to something that otherwise might just be considered a digital file on your computer or in your KDP account. It’s one of those important documents you hear so much about that belongs in a safe deposit box with your other important papers.–“

Click on the link below to read the entire article.

Estate Planning Basics for the Self-Published Writer by Kathryn Goldman

Tell me have you registered your writing or author name?

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