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Are rules meant to be broken?

Published on October 29, 2015October 27, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell11 Comments

Sometimes.

Writers are artists, and should always use artistic license to stay true to the medium.

I’ve said many times, the purpose of this blog is to share as I learn. Not teach. I’m not a teacher by any stretch of the imagination. Nor am I an expert in any field.

Well, except one, making mistakes. Some days I swear I make more mistakes than anyone on earth. But I keep on trucking and try to avoid repeating them too often.

One thing I’ve learned, as in life there are few absolutes in writing.

All rules can be bent to the point of breaking, or hell some rules can be thrown out as long as the writer is true to the story.

That’s why I try to share “Tips.”

Tips that I find useful, and informative, but not restrictive.

That is my intent, to learn how to become a better writer, as I blog and to encourage my readers.

There are many ways to get a job done. Use what works for you.

Whether you write by the seat of your pants or plot every jot and tiddle it doesn’t matter. In longhand, or shorthand, using Scrivener or MS Word, Mind Mapping or plotting, Evernote or Post-it notes, laptop or typewriter, the writing is what’s important – not the tools.

There’d be less dancing in the world if everyone played the same tune. So turn up the music and lets write. Write your way!

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Got a book? Make a sale…

Published on October 28, 2015October 25, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell

I can’t believe the holidays are almost upon us.

Nuts! Right?

Each year the decorations seem to mushroom in store aisles earlier and earlier.

I don’t know about you, but Christmas trees among the Halloween pumpkins make me hyperventilate.

Mentally, I begin screaming… Not yet! Not ready!

Just something I do every year. Sigh…

But ready or not Christmas is coming.

So why not use the early shopping days as an opportunity to sell your books.

One Simple Way to Boost Sales of Your Self-Published Book This Christmas by Stephen Oram

A fun, new take on book promotion and sales.

Whether you choose a Pub, local TGIF, BBQ joint or Tea Room, this is a unique way to promote.

Call, text or email your writing buddies and see if this might work for you.

Do you want to self-publish?

Published on October 27, 2015October 25, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell7 Comments

Well, then you might want to read all that’s involved.

There are more steps to publishing than I ever imagined.

If you are considering the self-publish route this article will help in setting up your own publishing company.

Go to Stephanie Flint’s blog and read how to get started. She breaks the process down, step by step.

I’m in the process now. Just filed my DBA. Now on to the next step.

Thoughts on Publishing – Starting a Publishing Imprint

A big thanks goes to Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog for once more, hooking his readers up with a post chocked full of important information. Be sure and check out his blog to stay current with what’s happening in the writing world.

Leave a comment and tell me what you think. Together, let’s help each other improve our writing skills.

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