"Thank, Betsy. I agree. We certainly "see" a lot of each other.
I'm going to post something on my blog but give you lots of credit. I'll send you the link once it's up.
All best, Madeline"
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"Your story of the rocky road with a publisher is one I've heard before, sadly. One dear friend of mine got a great contract with a big house. I'll admit a tad of jealousy when she got it, though I was thrilled for her. It gave…"
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"Wow! I feel your pain and could add a bit of my own. My journey as an Indie author is a bit different than most. I am an Indie who isn't an indie author! I suppose I'm a hybrid. Long story short, I won a publishing contract with Abbott…"
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"I'm happy to have any of my She Writes sisters and others who read this blog to use the contents of my blue sheet on their blogs or other posts. If you credit me, that's just a bonus. If you include a link to my website or…"
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"Dear Betsy, This post is perfectly timed for me. I had just stopped in to She Writes to post links to a review of my book which launched the same day as yours! Congratulations. I will print my own 'blue sheet', I love this idea and will…"
Madeline Tasky Sharples commented on the blog post 'Help Your Friends to Help Your Book Go Viral'
"Thanks, Betsy. This is so helpful. I'm going to use your blue sheet and of course acknowledge you as the creator. As a matter of fact I'd like to post it on my blog if that's okay. All best, Madeline"
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"Thanks Betsy! But they say thousands of books are published everyday? I know a lot of amateur writers throw books on Amazon without editing, and subsequently those are the people who give Indie authors a bad rap. So I guess what I'm…"
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"You're completely welcome to share it, Shah. The plug back to my website or book on Amazon would be appreciated.
I've heard that some Amazon reviews have been declined. I am not fully knowledgable about the exact…"
Shah Wharton commented on the blog post 'Help Your Friends to Help Your Book Go Viral'
"Also, four of my friends and two family members were not allowed to leave a review on Amazon and don't want to make accounts everywhere else just to do so (most people (especially where I originate) don't generally leave reviews anywhere.…"
Shah Wharton commented on the blog post 'Help Your Friends to Help Your Book Go Viral'
"Can I PLEASE reblog this at my website? It will get shared a LOT and be attributed to you (of course!) It's just so flaming-well shareable! :D "
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I am one of the lucky "first wave" authors, published by She Writes Press. My debut novel, Fire & Water was published on March 1st, 2013.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Ghost-writing, memoir writing support
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- I am a long-term member of Bella Quattro, a committed writing critique group
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- Co-producer of Nevada County Women's Writing Salon, Member of Sierra Writers, Women's National Book Association, California Writers Clubs (Marin and Redwood branches), Member of Romance Writers of America and Sacramento Valley Rose
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Brooke Warner and LInda Joy Myers
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Help Your Friends to Help Your Book Go Viral
Posted on May 7, 2013 at 6:00pm 17 Comments 21 Likes
If you haven’t impregnated a Kardashian, toppled Wall Street, or starred in your own syndicated un-reality show, you may not have an instant platform for promoting your newly minted book. Let’s face it, for most first-time authors—and even for many of the multiply published among us—the first…
OUCH! My Left Brain Hurts: A Newbie Author’s Newfound Wisdom about Book Promotion and Platform Development
Posted on April 29, 2013 at 12:00pm 6 Comments 1 Like
Lately I’ve noticed that when I’m walking around, I have a feeling that I’m leaning to the left. Or at least my head is leaning left. It’s due, I’m sure, to all of the recent exercise I’ve been doing in there which has resulted in my new mental muscle. As with any new exercise, sometimes there’s some pain involved. At times, I feel I can hardly hold up my head. Ouch! This book launch stuff has got my left brain exhausted and kinda sore.
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Continue Okay I Was Wrong: My Story Arc from Social Media Wallflower to Media Party Hopper
Posted on November 29, 2012 at 4:30pm 25 Comments 18 Likes
I first have to admit that I'm over 50. That likely predisposes me, much as I hate to admit it, to some natural reticence about social media. I still write thank-you notes, with a pen. I make phone calls. I send cards. While I’m not hesitant to admit my age, I don’t like to admit my reticence. I like to think of myself as progressive, embracing of new ideas, and an ever growing, evolving type. But the whole Facebook, Twitter thing--from the outside looking in, anyway--just seemed a silly…
Continue Art Finds a Way: Confessions and Celebrations of a Former Publishing Snob
Posted on September 29, 2012 at 11:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
First, the confession. For years--decades even--I've harbored a small, secret, but acrid judgement about the self-publishing world. I confess this now, red-faced in front of my dear friends and esteemed authors who have gone the self publishing route. Please forgive me. I'm confessing a dirty secret here and I've developed a new outlook. And even you fine self-published writers with beautiful, well-written books have to admit that the self-publishing process has created a certain…
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- At 10:03am on May 16, 2013,
Madeline Tasky Sharples said… Thank, Betsy. I agree. We certainly "see" a lot of each other.
I'm going to post something on my blog but give you lots of credit. I'll send you the link once it's up.
All best, Madeline
- At 8:17pm on May 14, 2013,
Debby Gies said… Thanks Betsy! But they say thousands of books are published everyday? I know a lot of amateur writers throw books on Amazon without editing, and subsequently those are the people who give Indie authors a bad rap. So I guess what I'm saying is that so many do finish books and truly it does puzzle me. Writing is hard work and dedication and no matter how one gets published, it is a huge feat! Kudos to you!
- At 6:24pm on May 14, 2013,
Rebecca Elswick said… Wow! I feel your pain and could add a bit of my own. My journey as an Indie author is a bit different than most. I am an Indie who isn't an indie author! I suppose I'm a hybrid. Long story short, I won a publishing contract with Abbott Press in a Writer's Digest contest. I even attended and spoke at the New York Conference in April! But the road has been ROCKY and I can't swear I would do it again if I had it to do over. But I agree 100% with you - the publishing industry is indeed going through tremendous changes and if an author has a chance of making it, he/she must keep up with those changes!
I agree with you on another point - every good book will find a home. Again, you must be diligent and work your tail off. Nothing substitutes for hard work. All the social media in the world won't help you if you don't have a good product! Study and work on your craft and above all else, never give up!
For my story on how my novel, Mama's Shoes, got published go to my blog. http://wwwrebeccaelswick.blogspot.com/2011/12/never-say-never.html
And, I'm happy to welcome you as my friend!
- At 5:46pm on May 14, 2013, Debby Gies said…
Thanks for friending me, I look forward to soon participating much more on this site with you and so many others! I am just nearing the end of first draft of my memoir so I can feel your excitement!
- At 7:07pm on May 1, 2013,
Rossandra White said… Thanks for the friending me. See you tomorrow!
- At 4:44pm on February 21, 2013,
Julie Luek said… Thanks for "friending' me. Ha! Love it.
- At 2:16pm on February 21, 2013,
Lone Morch said… Hi Betsy, great to meet you. I would love to cross path in person. Do you come via Sausalito ever? Stop by, let's coffee, chat, walk by the water front ... xo
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- At 4:34pm on February 13, 2013,
Lisa M. Lomeli said… Thank you, thank YOU...! Just seeing my name pop up that read Lisa Lomeli, She Writes..well, it made me cry. Yayy!! thank you for being so thoughtful and supportive. You are awesome <3
- At 4:31pm on February 12, 2013,
Emily Suess said… Thanks, Betsy! So glad you found the post useful. :)
- At 3:42pm on February 7, 2013,
Niki Tulk said… Thank you so much for your comment -- I am thrilled you feel validated. Yay for validation! Let's all keep raising our voices and writing our stories! Peace, Niki
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