"That's where I'm at as well, but my problem is that all the editors I've contacted are WAY expensive (I teach at a community college in Arkansas and only make between $12K-$14K a year). Any money-saving advice in the editor department?"
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Is there a market?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Scott Apr 1, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Query Time
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Eileen Granfors posted a status
"My new book, Stairs of Sand," is now out in paperback and e-formats. Please check it out! Mother vs. daughter about lifestyles."
Stephanie Scott replied to the discussion 'Is there a market?'
"I first heard of flash fiction from a writers group I attended earlier this year. The submissions I saw were written by the leader of the group, and were excellent. I really like the idea, and I think it's probably a relatively new concept for…"
Justine Alia left a comment for Eileen Granfors
"Congrats on (Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead), that is wonderful Eileen and spring is definately in the air and about.
Justine"
Eileen Granfors left a comment for Justine Alia
"Thanks for the friend add! I review books for my blog and am a writer. . . working on a sequel to my debut novel, Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead. glad to be here among you!"
Eileen Granfors posted a blog post
Spring Weather and Writers' Block
Spring is in the air, meaning I am breaking my normal routines and going out to smell the roses. When I write, I'm not always with it. Here are some solutions that work for me!Some Ways to Break Writers' Block1. Take a hike. 2. Color in a coloring book. 3. Consolidate your short stories into an anthology and edit it. All of these have worked for me at one time or another. Last week, I did all…See More
Eileen Granfors liked M. Louisa Locke's blog post 7 Tips on How To Sell Books on Kindle
Eileen Granfors commented on the blog post 'Quote Drive: What’s Your Favorite Quote by a Woman?'
""God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages."Jacques Deval"
Eileen Granfors replied to the discussion 'Valentine's Day Six-Word Memoirs' in the group Six-Word Memoirs: Join the word play and have fun
"He appeared at noon with roses."
Eileen Granfors replied to the discussion 'Your earliest childhood memory....in 6 words' in the group Six-Word Memoirs: Join the word play and have fun
"Nobody listens. I'm right here, Mama."
Eileen Granfors posted a blog post
First Book Festival
Okay, so I'm diving into the book festival scene via the Los Angeles Festival of Books April 30th-May 1. How many books should I bring with me to sell? How many bookmarks should I have printed to give out? Last year (when the event was at the traditional UCLA site) 140,000 people attended. They've moved it to 'SC, so it might be bigger (better public transportation) or not (half this city doesn't know the site changed). Any suggestions, anybody?See More
Elle Evette commented on the blog post 'Post Card Campaign'
"That's a great idea. I think I may do something like that when I publish my first novel."
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Post Card Campaign
I know the Tweets and blogs help as does Facebook.Recently, I sent out 24 postcards with an image from my book. I sent them to older people among my mom's friends who might not read blogs.The result was a good weekend this weekend for sales. So I am assuming that when "the kids" came to visit (or vice versa) someone helped the recipient of the card to navigate to Amazon.This is a self-pub book, doing okay in its first month out there in the big world. "Some Rivers End on the Day of the…See More
Eileen Granfors posted a blog post
Kindle fixed it!
My book "Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead" now shows on Kindle that I wrote it. Prior to yesterday, my cover artist, Martha Rodriguez, was listed as the author.Now however I am wondering why the paperback page says "tell this publisher you want Kindle available." IT IS ON KINDLE.Honestly.What's the next step in marketing this book?See More
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- Who I am:
- I have quite a few poems and stories on
authorsden.com, a blog at eileengranfors.blogspot.com, and bark.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- A Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women
A Cup of Comfort for Military Families
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- YES--for Amazon (Vine program, free books!)
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I can help with grammar / usage problems on a page or two (English composition teacher--34 years), but can't proofread entire novels right now.
Please see my blog!
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- UCLA fiction classes, Facebook UCLA writers' group, authorsden
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Spring Weather and Writers' Block
Posted on March 17, 2011 at 12:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Spring is in the air, meaning I am breaking my normal routines and going out to smell the roses. When I write, I'm not always with it. Here are some solutions that work for me!
1. Take a hike.
2. Color in a coloring book.
3. Consolidate…
Continue 2. Color in a coloring book.
3. Consolidate…
First Book Festival
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 1:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Okay, so I'm diving into the book festival scene via the Los Angeles Festival of Books April 30th-May 1.
How many books should I bring with me to sell?
How many bookmarks should I have printed to give out?
Last year (when the event was at the traditional UCLA site) 140,000 people attended. They've moved it to 'SC, so it might be bigger (better public transportation) or not (half this city doesn't know the site changed).
Any…
Continue Post Card Campaign
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 9:38am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I know the Tweets and blogs help as does Facebook.
Recently, I sent out 24 postcards with an image from my book. I sent them to older people among my mom's friends who might not read blogs.
The result was a good weekend this weekend for sales. So I am assuming that when "the kids" came to visit (or vice versa) someone helped the recipient of the card to navigate to Amazon.
This is a self-pub book, doing okay in its first month out there in the big world. "Some… Continue
Recently, I sent out 24 postcards with an image from my book. I sent them to older people among my mom's friends who might not read blogs.
The result was a good weekend this weekend for sales. So I am assuming that when "the kids" came to visit (or vice versa) someone helped the recipient of the card to navigate to Amazon.
This is a self-pub book, doing okay in its first month out there in the big world. "Some… Continue
Kindle fixed it!
Posted on October 29, 2010 at 8:19am 0 Comments 0 Likes
My book "Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead" now shows on Kindle that I wrote it. Prior to yesterday, my cover artist, Martha Rodriguez, was listed as the author.
Now however I am wondering why the paperback page says "tell this publisher you want Kindle available." IT IS ON KINDLE.
Honestly.
What's the next step in marketing this book?
Now however I am wondering why the paperback page says "tell this publisher you want Kindle available." IT IS ON KINDLE.
Honestly.
What's the next step in marketing this book?
Sound Off!
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 4:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have two things on my mind today that are about to make my head explode.
The first is that I have been asked to read and discuss my new book with a local book club. How do I choose passages to share? I don't want to give away the ending, but there is a passage at the end that I think the group would relate to? Yes or no? Who can advise me?
The second problem should work out by the end of the week. For some reason, the Kindle edition of MY book does not list me as the… Continue
The first is that I have been asked to read and discuss my new book with a local book club. How do I choose passages to share? I don't want to give away the ending, but there is a passage at the end that I think the group would relate to? Yes or no? Who can advise me?
The second problem should work out by the end of the week. For some reason, the Kindle edition of MY book does not list me as the… Continue
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 7:05am on March 20, 2011,
Justine Alia said… Congrats on (Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead), that is wonderful Eileen and spring is definately in the air and about.
Justine
- At 8:36am on July 6, 2010,
Kate O'Mara said… - Eileen ~ We have a terrier mix & a rhodesian ridgeback (the mastiff version). Quite the comedy routine around here, especially when the terrier is in a mood. She'll poke at him to pick a fight then hide. Absolutely love dog people! Thank you for your note.:) ~ Kate
- At 1:56pm on June 15, 2010,
Kathy H Porter said… - We've got a Terrier mix pup as well - Tessa (The Wonder Dog) is a rescue too. She's got a category on my blog and is going to be the featured star in the last chapter of my book. Would love to see a photo of yours. - Kathy
- At 1:16pm on March 12, 2010,
Julie Jeffs said… - Hi Eileen,
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
http://juliejeffs.blogspot.com
- At 11:31pm on November 25, 2009,
Laura Didyk said… - Hi Eileen, thanks for the Friend request. You'll want to be in touch with Julie Jeffs in relation to the Bloggers group. I founded/created it but passed off the admin duties to her. thanks! --Laura
- At 11:00am on November 24, 2009,
Ananda Leeke said… - Hi Eileen. Thanks for the friend add and joining the 6 word memoir group. I have not been to SW in awhile. Thanks for bringing me back to this great site! Happy Thanksgiving!
- At 6:53pm on July 27, 2009,
Marianne D. Wallace said… - August 19th it is! Have fun in MO. Stay cool.
- At 1:06pm on July 22, 2009, Marianne D. Wallace said…
- Looking forward to visiting. How fun. I want to hear all about Zoozle (sp?) and your agent hunt.
Let's make it August 18. 11:00 is fine for me - earlier is okay, too. We leave tonight for a few days of camping so I'll be away until Monday. We can pick the place closer to the meeting date unless you know where you want to go. Lots of choices.
- At 12:12pm on July 20, 2009, Marianne D. Wallace said…
- Perfect. We can also meet in Burbank if that would be better for you. I think there are several nice eateries there just off the 5 Freeway. But I know Pasadena a bit better. Since I think you'll be driving the farthest, I'll let you choose.
Anytime on Tues, Wed, or Thursday would work for me.
- At 10:35pm on July 9, 2009,
Tanya Egan Gibson said… - Welcome.
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