Category Archives: Business

The business side of writing

Substitutions not recommended

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

I’m sure I’m not alone in leaving my charging cord attached to my computer. This allows for overnight charging as well as updates. I always have another as a back-up for when I’m at work, but for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Book Signing

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

Good morning all, I’ll be at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday signing books with 39 other authors. Come for the chocolate, the fun, the books, the free writing workshops, and the gorgeous weather. For more information, directions, … Continue reading →

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Cover Story

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

I might have developed a bad habit. Since I belong to so many writer’s listserves I get a lot of advertising from cover designers. Especially notices about sales. Lately, I’ve been visiting them and buying covers. This is an anomaly … Continue reading →

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Free Writing Workshops

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

Free Writing Workshops 2/10/18  10AM-6PM During the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Glendale Civic Center Annex 10AM: Social Media Made Simple by Leslie Keller 11AM: The Art of the Short Story by Tina Radcliffe Noon: Organized Pantsing by Patricia Batta 1PM: MARKETING … Continue reading →

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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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