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Is Social Media Sucking the Life from Your Writing?

Social Media, The Art of Writing, The Business of Writing

I’ve been hearing a lot of grumbling from writers lately. Many are fairly new to the craft, or are finally getting serious about it, but they feel overwhelmed with the barrage of advice explaining how to build an author platform:

Write the book of your dreams…EVERY. SIX. MONTHS!

Start a blog and post on it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!

Post on Facebook, tweet on Twitter, and pin on Pinterest…MULTIPLE. TIMES. A DAY!

It’s too much.

It’s also…. [Read more…] about Is Social Media Sucking the Life from Your Writing?

How to Find the Right Literary Agent for You

Fear, Social Media, The Art of Writing, The Business of Writing

Even though I’ve decided to self-publish (!), I still want to help those of you pursuing traditional publication. I’ve had literary representation for two of my novels (one never sold; the other never got the chance), so I’ve learned a lot over the years.

Don’t make the same mistake I did.

Be very careful which agent you select, because…

Why I’m Self-Publishing. Should You?

Fear, Social Media, The Art of Writing, The Business of Writing

It’s official. I’ve stopped looking for a replacement literary agent (mine left the biz before we got the chance to sell my novel in 2013). This has caused an internal tug-of-war on what to do publishing-wise for about 16 months now. It’s wonderful to have clarity at last and to feel good about it.

I’m still scared to death, but I believe I’m making the right choice for my career. I plan to follow my own advice and take small steps.

What about you? If you want to publish, will you take the traditional route (agent – publisher – etc.)? Or, will you go indie and Do-It-Yourself?

Each path has its own pros and cons. Let’s explore both, so you can make an informed decision.

Expect Haters

Creativity, Fear, Social Media, The Art of Writing

This is a tough subject to discuss. I’ve avoided it for a while, but the voice in my head wouldn’t stop nagging me to share it, so that I might help others.

Know this. If you have a dream, if you long for “something more” in your life, then… [Read more…] about Expect Haters

Ask the Reader: What’s all the Twitter about Twitter?

Creativity, Social Media, The Art of Writing

Today, I want to try something different.

I’ve never claimed to know everything about writing or publishing, but I’ve been committed to the craft for a long time. I’ve been writing almost every day for nineteen years.

However, on this subject, I’m purely a student. I don’t understand it and am reaching out to you in the Mudpie Writing community for expertise.

What I want to learn more about is… [Read more…] about Ask the Reader: What’s all the Twitter about Twitter?

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