My last post tells about Words Matter Week, coming up next week. GregR wrote this comment: What would be fun if in Words Matter Week get a pile of Bloggers to post their thoughts under the tag WordsMatter to build awareness. Janice Campbell, Director of the National Association Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE), the sponsor … Read more
A comment posted on my recent post on Freelance Writers Appreciation Week alerted me to another week for freelancers. Janice Campbell, Director of National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE), let me know that March 2-6 is Words Matter Week. NAIWE, which describes itself as “The professional association with the business-building difference,” is an … Read more
I grew up in a non-liturgical church, and I always wondered why Roman Catholics (the only liturgical church in my hometown) got ashes on their forehead on Ash Wednesday. Even after I joined a liturgical church, it took several years for me to really appreciate the Ash Wednesday observance. I wondered if it wasn’t contrary … Read more
Nearly three years ago, I decided to take the advice I’d been giving to my clients and start a blog. At the time, I expected the blog to be an opportunity to share what I’ve learned about writing and editing. One of the things I love most about editing and helping authors self-publish their books … Read more
Thanks to the 128 December commenters, and thanks to those who read without commenting. I appreciate you all. Top Contributor (8 comments) Wilson, Will You Mind Major Contributor (7 comments) shellywagar, Women’s Boots Outstanding Contributors (3-5 comments) Andrew, Good Honest Dollar Bluestocking, The Bluestocking Guide Mihaela (Mig) Lica, Online Public Relations Morgan Mandel Justin, East … Read more
Read an E-Book Week, the annual event to educate readers and encourage them to “read an e-book,” is coming up the second week of March. If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that I am a big fan of e-books. Check the series and related posts page for more information about … Read more
Bluestocking, of The Bluestocking Guide, has honored me with the Premio Dardos Award. Premio Dardos means “prize darts” in Italian. It is given for recognition of cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values transmitted in the form of creative and original writing. The rules are as follows. First, accept the award by posting it on your blog along … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day to my readers. I hope each of you enjoys a day filled with love, joy, and pampering.
A reader e-mailed me and asked me to help spread the word about the Knight-League Scholarship, a writing competition for high school seniors that will award three $5,000 scholarships. Holly Alonis wrote: I write to you as an online liaison for the LEAGUE, which is a school and web-based system for service learning that empowers … Read more
In her recent guest post, Jennifer Mattern shared five ways to build a writer platform online. She gave an excellent overview, but many authors need more help. They know they need to start a blog and do more to build their platform, but they don’t know how. The Author Platform provides the solution. Instead of stumbling around … Read more