Only ten people were present for November’s meeting, but those ten got to watch a book grow from folders of random files to print-ready, kindle-ready documents, to a saleable, slender volume with a cover, designed at the meeting, soon to be available on Amazon! How’s that for an action-packed afternoon! Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201811
There are LOTS of books out there. In bookstores the big names take up all the big space, but on the internet, Amazon gives the same size page to everything. You can self-publish and get an Amazon page for your book, but your self-published book will be one of the million self-published this year! Marketing will help people find it, but marketing, and even the world’s most gorgeous cover, won’t sell it unless you’ve written a good book. (After all, readers can “look inside” on Amazon as well as at the bookstore!) Continue reading Self-Editing for Self-Publishing, with Beth Jusino, October 2018
Nearly 25 people met at the library for an informative, encouraging and engaging talk from Beth Jusino. Last in her recent series, this talk brought all her advice about getting published and self-publishing to a logical and practical close, leaving us all with much to think about and great ideas going forward. Our thanks go to the Lynne at the library for arranging such a great series of presentations. Continue reading Writers Mill Minutes 201810
Around 12 of us braved the unexpected storm to hear a fantastic talk from Matt Haynes about books, writing, and especially narration. As we arrived, the sun came out, and we welcomed several new members who’d found us via Meetup. Someone suggested that maybe more time will be spent on indoor pursuits like writing as the weather turns cooler. If you agree, make sure you mark your calendars and save the date, October 21st, for Beth Jusino’s next visit, when the library brings her in to share those all-important self-editing tips. Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201809
We were delighted to welcome seven new members at out latest writers’ mill meeting with an amazing talk from Beth Jusino (see notes in separate post)! Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 201808
A small group met this month, braving the heat to enjoy a very inspiration-filled writers’ workshop led by the ever-popular Carolyn Martin. Continue reading Carolyn Martin on Inspiration – Writers’ Mill Minutes 201807