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Novelists (Struggling or Not)
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Novelists - published or not - chatting about beginnings, muddy middles, dang endings, what to do with it all. Please don't shout (all caps, big images) or post links on the main wall except as part of the conversation. Please do include modestly sized covers in "Our Published Novels"!
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Our Monthly Virtual Water Cooler
Gather for a real-tiime chat on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 EST for topic-based discussions about writing and publishing novels. To join us, just log into She Writes and click on the "Main Room" at the bottom right of your page. It will pop up the "Main Room" box, with the ongoing chat and a place to speak up yourself. If no one is chatting when you arrive, do just say hello.
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Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Norah Jansen 6 hours ago. 2034 Replies 15 Likes
Do tell us what you're writing about - i.e. your current work in progress. If you have a finished book and a cover to share, please do that on the…Continue
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THE GREEN LINE has finally launched!!
Started by E.C. Diskin. Last reply by Laura Brennan 20 hours ago. 9 Replies 1 Like
Fellow writers, I just wanted to share a little joy and shout out a thank you to everyone in this group because though I've not been a frequent poster, I've been following discussions for more than a…Continue
Our Published Novels!
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Jaye Viner on Friday. 516 Replies 22 Likes
I've noticed quite a few names I recognize around here. If you've published a novel or have one coming soon, do tell us about it here. Please feel free to put up a cover, but do please try to keep it…Continue
Finding an Editor for WIP
Started by Leanne Sparks. Last reply by Yolanda Renee May 12. 22 Replies 0 Likes
So, everything I have read indicates that it is imperative to have your WIP looked over by a professional prior to submitting to agents/publishers. Any good advice on how to find a reputable editor?…Continue
My First Book
Started by Ashley LaMar. Last reply by Ashley LaMar May 9. 18 Replies 1 Like
Hello Everyone,My name is Ashley and I am considering writing my first novel. I run a book review website (Closed the Cover) and I have…Continue
Any writers want to participate in The Next Big Thing Blog hop and write about their novels or WIP?
Started by T. D. Hassett. Last reply by T. D. Hassett May 7. 18 Replies 0 Likes
The rules are very simple:Here are the rules:• You post on your own blog or as a guest blogger on someone else's, and then invite others to participate.• Respond to the ten questions below about…Continue
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Comment by Samantha Tiner on June 20, 2012 at 9:42am -
Hate missing this chat session today actually. Hope that you all have a great chat though and I will look forward to joining the next one. Have a wonderfully productive day fellow writers.
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Comment by Meg Waite Clayton on June 20, 2012 at 6:52am -
Novelist group chat today at 1 EST. There has been a lot of chatter on thread about self-publishing, so I'm thinking we might talk about the pros and cons of traditional and self publishing. Please come share your thoughts!
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Comment by Joanne Barney on June 14, 2012 at 11:05am -
For some unknown reason (a bit nuts, I think), I went directly to Kindle and Lulu and formatted my two novels myself, according to their directions. Each publisher asked for different formats, and it was only after many mistakes, and many contacts with "Help" folks, did my ebooks emerge. I learned a lot about publishing, but in retrospect, I wish I had used either Createspace or Smashwords so that I could have also produced a POD at the end of all that work. A book in hand is worth two in cyberspace when one is marketing, I've discovered. Good luck, Samantha. Whatever you do, it will be a satisfying experience when you see your words in print.
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Comment by Katherine E. Hinkson on June 13, 2012 at 5:51pm
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Welcome Samantha,
Good luck on self publishing and keep us posted on how its going.
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Comment by Catrina Barton on June 13, 2012 at 10:08am -
Samantha, you're welcome. Yeah there does lol. Smashwords has their own guide {free ebook download} for their stipulations.
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Comment by Samantha Tiner on June 13, 2012 at 10:02am
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Thanks for the heads up Catrina. I'm still trying to figure it all out. :-) There needs to be a Createspace for Dummies book. lol
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Comment by Danielle Boonstra on June 13, 2012 at 9:34am -
Looking forward to the chat today.
@Judith Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Comment by Judith Marshall on June 13, 2012 at 8:47am
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I published my novel Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever through BookSurge, which was merged into CreateSpace. I bought a package from them that included both print and eBook. I'm happy with the finished product I then hired a formatter to convert the eBook for Smashwords, as I'm not very tehnical. For $25, it was worth it. The good news it the book has been optioned for the big screen.
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Comment by Meg Waite Clayton on June 13, 2012 at 6:17am
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Group chat today at 1 EST - no topic; free for all. Sorry I can't make it. Am helping son settle in new apartment. ("Some assembly required.")
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Comment by Catrina Barton on June 12, 2012 at 9:19pm
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Samantha pay attention to the creatspace requirements for the cover art. They are very picky about it.
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