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For all writers who are choosing the self publishing route with both POD and e-books. Let's share our knowledge and experience to make the whole process less daunting!Please jump in.Here's to our publishing success!See More
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Danielle Boonstra replied to the discussion 'eBooks in libraries?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi Celine, Maybe you've figured this all out by now, but I just saw on CreateSpace's site that you can buy an LCCN assignment from them for $49. Danielle"
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Judith Marshall replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi Danielle,  An indie publisher is someone who sets up their own publishing imprint and purchases ISBN's attached to that imprint.  You can then use any POD publisher, so long as your imprint appears on the book, not theirs."
May 28
Kathy Price replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Thanks Melanie! "
May 28
Melanie Conklin replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Agent Query is just a database of Agent information. There isn't the interactive component like Query tracker. AQ is a searchable database with verified information."
May 28
Danielle Boonstra replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"After more investigating and querying this past week I know that you are right.  I have to be my own advocate at this point and be fearless about promoting this story that I love so much.  Thank-you! Congrats on the movie…"
May 28
Danielle Boonstra commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"@Tonya, never nuts. Brave ♥  The best writing comes out of that kind of bravery I think. :)"
May 28
Kathy Price replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"No-not old-fashioned! Different strokes. I have one copy of Jeff Herman before I heard of Query Tracker But there's no denying the advantage of technology. Agents, like editors are prone to play hop skotch on a dime. Query Tracker updates upon…"
May 27
Judith Marshall replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Call me old-fashioned but I like using Jeff Herman's Guide to Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents as a resource for querying. You go through the sections, mark those interested in our genre and send queries.  He updates it every…"
May 27
Kathy Price replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I've sent to over a hundred agents. Blame it on Query Tracker!!!!! The premium membership enables you to do very little at all except --click!  Laura--I love Query Tracker--what is the difference between Agent Query and Query…"
May 27
Melanie Conklin replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Wow! Good for you, Judith :) That's a wonderful story. I think there are many, many more great stories out there than there are agents and publishers willing to publish them. Just because you don't find an agent doesn't necessarily…"
May 26
Judith Marshall replied to the discussion 'How Many Queries did you send?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi Danielle,  I haven't read every post here, but you're not going to like my answer on how many queries you should sent out --  as many as there are agents and small publishers who handle your genre.  And don't wait to…"
May 26
Danielle Boonstra left a comment for Stephanie Renée dos Santos
"Thanks Stephanie. Someone did point that out to me already. I didn't do that in the actual query...just here in the discussion so I'm safe. xo"
May 24
Stephanie Renée dos Santos left a comment for Danielle Boonstra
"Danielle,   Hi, I just read your post about querying agents.  One thing I noticed is you refer to your book as a "women's fiction novel" fiction and novel mean the the same thing, best to use one or the other.  Good…"
May 24
Danielle Boonstra commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"I would also love to see the chats continue.  Any day is fine.  Mid-morning to early afternoons are best for me. (EST)"
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Who I am:
I am mother of 2, a writer, an intuitive and a life coach.
My website is http://danielleboonstra.com
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
working on my first novel!
Media outlets that I currently write for:
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http://feelitreal.com
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http://realbeautyis.com
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Because Kind is Who You Are

Posted on December 5, 2011 at 11:43am 0 Comments

I’ve done some bad things in my life.  I’ve made people cry.  I’ve spread rumours.  I’ve caused others to hurt.  And perhaps I am not unique in this, but it affects me all the same.  I don’t like knowing that I have injured another.  It doesn’t sit well with me.  For a long time I took on the shame of it in quiet resentment.  I felt like a bad person who could be found out at any moment.  Oh, you may think I’m nice, but if you only knew!… 

And so I began to pretty up the other shades…

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The Write Vibe

Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:27am 1 Comment

I really wanted to write yesterday.  I wanted that feeling of sitting back and witnessing as word after word pours onto the page.  I wanted to be astonished, uplifted at what was coming through me!  To give birth to something needing to be born.

And nothing came.

Who are these people who can write while in the depths of despair?  The ones who write their best work on the spiral down…who are they?  I cannot do it.  Sadness leaves me stagnant.  Grief fences me in.  No for me it…

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At 4:19pm on May 24, 2012, Stephanie Renée dos Santos said…

Danielle,

 

Hi, I just read your post about querying agents.  One thing I noticed is you refer to your book as a "women's fiction novel" fiction and novel mean the the same thing, best to use one or the other.  Good luck with everything!

 

Regards,

 

Stephanie

At 9:52am on April 2, 2012, Kelley Harrell said…

Hi there!  I've missed crossing paths with you!  I've been sucked into edits on new releases and a book re-release for the summer.  All good things, but holy cats, I've been busy!  I hope all is well with you!  When I see you about I always smile =)

At 6:35pm on December 26, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…

>The Language of Light is a GORGEOUS title.


Thank you! I would love to take full credit, but it's actually borrowed from a photograph title. There's an essay on photography at the back of the paperback that talks a little about it.

At 6:49am on December 14, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…

Danielle, Delighted to have you in the novelist group! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. We save the wall for discussion, so please refrain from linking to blog posts there, but do add them in the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread. And we do a live chat every Wednesday at 1EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler Wednesdays" box near the top of the group page. Hope you can join us for that.

Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize

At 8:01pm on September 22, 2011, Kate O'Mara said…

Hi Danielle

 

Thank you for your interest in contributing to my project http://SolidHappiness.com . I haven't figured out how to go about adding a section for articles or links from others to the site.  I'm debating forum or basic posting. But thank you. And I will be in touch when I finally decide which way to go with it.

Like your site! Thanks for the link.

Kate

At 7:32am on July 28, 2011, Kelley Harrell said…
Thanks for friending, Danielle!  It's great to meet you!
At 8:46pm on June 28, 2011, dianejwright said…
Danielle, welcome to Writers in Canada. We're happy to have you with us! Do drop in to our Introductions thread and share a bit about yourself and your work. Care to share where you're from and where you are now with the group? What brings you to us? Links to your work and other well-meant self-promotion efforts are always encouraged as are friends. Were you invited by a current member of our group?
/djw

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At 6:26am on June 27, 2011, Julie Jeffs said…
Danielle,

Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
At 5:13pm on June 25, 2011, Jill Starishevsky said…

Hi Danielle,

Welcome to She Writes. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.

 

Jill Starishevsky

Author, My Body Belongs to Me

http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com

At 12:38pm on June 25, 2011, Margaret Traylor said…

Hi Danielle, welcome to She Writes! We're glad to have you here. You can use the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Best,
Margaret Traylor

 
 
 

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