Thursday, December 18, 2008
I thought I'd give you a run-down of some of the best links I've found to help me on the business side of publishing.
1-Writing-
CC-the best site EVER! Not only do you find the best friends on the earth, but you can expand your writing beyond your horizons!
Ywriter-Freeware to make your life as a writer just a touch easier.
Dictionaries- Visual learners and for those quick checks.
2-Querying
Agent Query- the best place to find agents of worth
Free Pdf file on how to write a query by Noah Lukeman
A great site to download a free tracker of who you've queried.
3-Publishing
duotrope.com- a great site for finding an online publisher to make a name for yourself.
There are 2 great sites for romance writers who don't want to go the route of an agent. Dorchester who publishes such people as Leigh Greenwood of the Cowboy series and Harlequin.
4-Promoting
Any successful author has to promote their work and you can do this free on such sites as, Twitter, myspace, and facebook. Don't forget to also have a blogger as most of you already do.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The last few weeks have shown me how un-idyllic it can be to be human.
Most if not all of you know about some health problems I'm having which has slowed me down on writing since I got out of school on the 12th.
The 3rd I was tested again for anemia to see if the iron had helped at all, which it hadn't sadly. I was then sent for more blood work, these results were not positive. On Thursday the 11th, I went into the ER, with a tachycardia (fast heartbeat), which is a symptom of what they believe me to have. Tomorrow before they will allow me to go in for my rescheduled bone marrow test I am going for a heart ultra sound.
My best friend, my heart and soul, thankfully is a nurse and is standing beside me throughout this ordeal. I would also like to thank those of you who have listened to me rant about doctors, have encouraged me and love me through out it all.
If I lose my hair, I'll need you all that much more!
I will be starting on the book as soon as my days aren't filled with doctor appts.
