Category Archives: Business

The business side of writing

Are You Listening?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Lately, I’ve been accumulating podcasts. Podcasts on gardening and writing. In other words, things I find interesting and useful. Trouble is, I haven’t be actually listening to them. In part, it’s because my truck doesn’t have Bluetooth so I can … Continue reading →

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A Writer is a Writer, Unless There’s a Course

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

I attended a workshop a few months ago and asked the expert on how to make money as an author. I was told to stop writing and start teaching. I think my brain got whiplash from such talk. Teachers don’t … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

This is one of my hubby’s favorite Beatle’s songs: And I have to admit, it is mine too. Mostly because of the changes in tempo when you expect one thing and it changes into another. Such is life as a … Continue reading →

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Free Workshops-At the Glendale Chocolate Affaire

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Friday and Saturday, February 6th and 7th, my local writing chapter is giving a series of workshops on writing. Best of all, they’re free. So come for the chocolate and the workshops. Saturday 10AM—Connie Flynn Workshp: FALL BACK IN LOVE … Continue reading →

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e-Publishing Summary

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

Good morning everyone! I just wanted to shared some of the information I learned this past weekend at a self-publishing seminar given by the super-awesome Smashwords CEO Mark Coker. First, I’ve been self-pubbed since 2011 and have belonged to many … Continue reading →

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Writer/Artist Funded Bookstore. #Indie800

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

I don’t know many authors who don’t mourn the loss of bookstores. It is one of the best ways we get to meet and interact with readers. Thankfully, writers are creative people and my friend came up with the Indie 800. … Continue reading →

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Glendale Chocolate Affaire—Friday and Saturday Only

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

I will be signing my books and facilitating a series of free writing workshop this weekend at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire So if you’re in the neighborhood for the Superbowl or just love chocolate, stop by and see me. Here are … Continue reading →

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