"I'm with Melissa on this one. As a self-published author you have to put out a well edited book and you have to value it before anyone else will."
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Bridget Straub
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Bridget Straub posted a blog post
The Law of Attraction
“I am a successful author and millions are buying my books!” This is what I repeated over and over this morning as I took my daily walk. Did it do any good? Only time will tell. To be perfectly honest I’m not sure I totally understand the law of attraction. I know it’s not enough to just say it and think it will be true. I know…See More
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'It's About Time: She Writes Press!'
"Congratulations. As someone who has just self published her second novel, and is struggling to get it seen, I will definitly be checking this out! Best of luck to both you and Brooke."
Bridget Straub liked Diane Stringam Tolley's blog post You Can Dress Them Up, But . . .
Bridget Straub posted a blog post
Tempting Fate
Why is it that we are so often tempted to test fate? I know it’s human nature, and yet it makes me crazy when adults in particular do so repeatedly. When adults tempt fate with kids in the car it really makes me crazy, and when an adult has been asked not to do it again, but does, I am at a loss to understand why.I have very…See More
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'April Eberhardt: Literary Agent for Change'
"It's a little overwhelming when you put into numbers how many of us are looking for representation. 10,000 submissions must take a long time to sort through."
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '10 Tips to a Happier 2012'
"I was thinking hopes and aspirations but sleep with great dreams would be nice too!"
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '10 Tips to a Happier 2012'
"I really like #8! If everyone did that we would all have a better year. Corny as it is, I'll add dream more!"
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Blogs By No Name (Even When They Have One)'
"Well first off, you should have added a link to your blog! I know what you mean about categorizing. My blog started out as a way to promote several novels I'd written, but now it has to do with parenting and perseverance and a series of…"
Julie Farrar left a comment for Bridget Straub
"Oh, and I forgot to add that I downloaded your book this week."
Julie Farrar left a comment for Bridget Straub
"I thought we were too, but for some reason I couldn't find you in my list. Some days my eyes cross double and I just can't focus on a computer screen anymore. Have a good weekend."
Bridget Straub posted a blog post
Searching for My Wand is OUT!
I can't believe I'm a published author, but as of today it's official! I'm so excited! You can check out the book trailer here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMi8eiatB8s&feature=share via @youtubeSee More
Ann Ormsby commented on the blog post 'Reviewers Needed'
"Hi Bridget - I would like to review your book. How do I get a copy? How long should the review be? Where shall I send it? Please send me all the particulars! Ann at alormsby@gmail.com"
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Where Else Should You be Online?? Using Cyberland to Your Advantage...'
"I think I'm on Writerscafe but forgot about it. There's Scribd which has a ton of people but i'm still trying to figure it out. A Christmas story I put up has over 1800 reads but the others I have posted have had technical…"
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post '99 Tweeps Writers Should Follow! Twitter Anyone?'
"Well, I have a few of them anyway."
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a writer just embarking on the search for an agent and publication. I began blogging earlier this year at bridgetstraub.com and have begun guest posting at Sanemoms.com as well
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Room to Grow - a musical written with Laura Hall
also four as of yet unpublished novels authored on my own.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Sanemoms.com, BlogHer and Writerscafe
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Plays, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- N/A
- Services I offer to other writers:
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- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
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- My professional associations:
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- I found out about She Writes from:
- I've seen it on various blog sites
Bridget Straub's Blog
Free Sat & Sun
Posted on February 23, 2013 at 4:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you like irreverent humor and don't shy away from a character who has a bit of a mouth on her, you are going to enjoy The Salacious Marny Ottwiler. Download it for free today and tomorrow and then spread the word!!…
Continue The Law of Attraction
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes
“I am a successful author and millions are buying my books!” This is what I repeated over and over this morning as I took my daily walk. Did it do any good? Only time will tell. To be perfectly honest I’m not sure I totally understand the law of attraction. I know it’s not enough to just say it and…
Continue Tempting Fate
Posted on April 18, 2012 at 1:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Why is it that we are so often tempted to test fate? I know it’s human nature, and yet it makes me crazy when adults in particular do so repeatedly. When adults tempt fate with kids in the car it really makes me crazy, and when an adult has been asked not to do it again, but does, I am at a loss to…
Continue Searching for My Wand is OUT!
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 9:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I can't believe I'm a published author, but as of today it's official! I'm so excited! You can check out the book trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMi8eiatB8s&feature=share via…
ContinueComment Wall (19 comments)
- At 12:59pm on December 15, 2011,
Julie Farrar said… Oh, and I forgot to add that I downloaded your book this week.
- At 12:58pm on December 15, 2011, Julie Farrar said…
I thought we were too, but for some reason I couldn't find you in my list. Some days my eyes cross double and I just can't focus on a computer screen anymore. Have a good weekend.
- At 9:50am on October 9, 2011,
Jan Fischer Wade said… - Awwww! Flattery will get you everywhere! : ) Thanks angel!
- At 9:42am on October 9, 2011, Jan Fischer Wade said…
- Hey Bridget! I will get right on your request!!! Thanks for letting me know what you want more info on!!! I'll try to post it on my blog on Friday!
- At 4:41pm on October 5, 2011,
Martha Rodriguez said… - Thanks Bridget. I'm also following you on Twitter and tweeted your kickstarter page. I'm @areelcoolsummer if you're interested in following back. Yay, new friends!!
- At 4:04pm on October 5, 2011, Martha Rodriguez said…
Bridget, I feel your pain. It's so final when you click that button. Let the nail biting ensue! Best of luck to you and Laura!
Martha
- At 8:13pm on August 23, 2011,
Aidana WillowRaven said…
- You could always start with smaller PHs, build your readership, then as your writing skills grow, build up to an agent and big publishers.
- At 7:19pm on August 23, 2011,
- Well, it's only typically 15% of your royalty, which is only 4%-10%, depending on the PH. That comes to pennies per book for you, and fractions of pennies for them. It's very little for someone who knows the ins and outs of major publishers. Not to mention the fact that over half of the publishers out there, and all the big ones, require an agent.
- At 6:12pm on August 17, 2011,
Samantha CJ Hemmerich said… - You'll have no idea how much I despise that billboard until you read the 1st chapter of my book.
- At 6:10pm on August 17, 2011, Samantha CJ Hemmerich said…
Glad we're friends and Thank You for your feedback on the opening line of my N/F book.
Already I admire you, since I have very little imagination and you're ready to publish 4 novels!
I'm from New York, Manhattan, and I'm currently living near Atlanta Ga. And yes, I totally agree with you, $43 to take 2 little girls to the movies is ridiculous.
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