Tag: Writing Advice
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2024 Publishing Highlights: My Journey and Future Plans
Hi Writing and Publishing Community! I hope your 2024 was positive and productive. I wanted to share a summary of my 2024 accomplishments and of some of the resources I created for emerging and seasoned authors. I’m also sharing my plans for 2025. 2024 Highlights January 2024: Presented at Power Publishing Day at NOVA Southeast…
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A Self-Editing Guide for Authors Part 2 – Line Edits
Once we get our stories developmentally healthy (Part 1), it’s time to analyze our word choice. And every single word matters. I’m gonna geek out on this part. Because I LOVE revising on a line level. It’s literally my favorite part of the revision process. You might be thinking, she’s being picky and petty. And…
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Ten Things to Consider Avoiding in Your First Page
I had the honor of attending the Florida Writing Day Workshop in Tampa, Florida this past weekend. I met so many amazing people in the writing community. If you haven’t attended a Writing Day Workshop, I urge you to search for one in your area. You won’t regret it! One of the panels I served…
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Author(ish) Podcast Episode 12: A Deep Dive Into Querying and Manuscript Wish List with Amy Nielsen
In this episode, Dana interviews Amy about her new role as an associate literary agent at The Purcell Agency. We Discuss: Resources: Polishing Your Submission Packet For Querying Ten Steps Authors Should Consider Before Querying Author(ish) Podcast Episode 08 – Opening Pages: Risky Versus Less Risky The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Comp Service Amy’s Manuscript…
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Amy Nielsen on the Meet the Elite Podcast
I take every opportunity I can to share my passions to reach as many people to help as possible. In this episode, I share my work both through Mayflower Media as a book coach and helping authors make book trailers, and my work with families of children with exceptional needs through Big Abilities. It’s only…
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Author(ish) Podcast Episode 08 – Opening Pages: Risky Versus Less Risky
In this episode, Amy and Dana discuss all things opening pages! We focus on risky versus less risky ways to open your novel including examples. Risky Less Risky Novels Mentioned in this Episode
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Author(ish) Podcast Episode 07 – Interview with S.K. Andrews author of The Kelly Society Book Series
S.K. Andrews Bio When S.K. Andrews wasn’t swimming in the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Laguna Beach, California, she busied herself by writing fantasy stories and acting on stage. Having grown up watching Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone and Night Gallery shows on TV, S.K. quickly fell in love with paranormal tales with a message…
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