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Elaine Fields Smith
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- Dublin, TX
- United States
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Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'Six-Word Memoir: "The Best Writing Tip I've Ever Gotten"'
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'Social media challenge...13 days of marketing for authors'
"I checked it out and wasn't impressed. Hype, I reckon...like everything else. Looked like it is a publishing company wanting to get your information. If they're legit, don't know."
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'Social media challenge...13 days of marketing for authors'
"This just showed up on SheWrites, looks like we're halfway through the 13 days, how do we get the info? Great offer, help!"
Elaine Fields Smith liked Kamy Wicoff's discussion SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST
Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'
"I am with a local group and pledged to finish my currently in process for over a year novel. I have 41,009 words and aim to have another 30-40 during this month's activity. The last challenge/help Kami gave us was a great push forward for me.…"
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'The plural of book is NOT book's!'
"Yea Cindy! Yeah buddy, this conversation's has many fine points...The point's made."
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'The plural of book is NOT book's!'
"Glad to see I'm not the only one! I took a grammar class from Writer's Digest (yes I think it should be Writers' Digest and be both plural and possessive) and it helped. Well, printing the reference material helped. But one thing…"
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'Tell Us: Why Do You Write?'
"I write to fulfill my daily goals of performing some manner of "good deed" and to offer someone an opportunity to smile. If I do it right, the reader feels good enough to laugh out loud."
Elaine Fields Smith liked Sarah Pinneo's blog post Author Jenna Blum tells Blurb is a Verb: How Book Clubs Saved My Life
Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'Introduce yourself!' in the group Fall 2011 Writing Goal-Group!
"Feel free, Autumn, I'd be glad to help. E"
Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'Introduce yourself!' in the group Fall 2011 Writing Goal-Group!
"Nancy, no need to be sad. If you really want the steps, I can send them to you. I had no idea this had a time limit. Guess it's because the coordinator has fulfilled her goal in helping others and moving on to the next project, which are many.…"
Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'Introduce yourself!' in the group Fall 2011 Writing Goal-Group!
"Howdy! Elaine here in Central Texas. I published Ridin' Around, Taillights in Chrome, 8-Tracks on Wheels a year ago and ePublished a novella called The Perfect Place. Am currently working on a based on a true crime novel, converting from true…"
Elaine Fields Smith joined a group
Fall 2011 Writing Goal-Group!
State your goals for your writing projects from now til end of 2011 (use the Mightybell Experience Kamy created to start), and give each other encouragement, advice, and the occasional kick in the tush to get there!
Elaine Fields Smith commented on the blog post 'Paper The World With Poetry Today!'
"We're having a cowboy poetry contest in my town tomorrow evening. I'm a judge and wrote these to lighten the way:
If thar's anybody here, 'round Dublin way, What's lookin' for some do'ins tomorry day,Git on your…"
Elaine Fields Smith posted a blog post
nationalpoetrymonth
THINKINGI’ve got to think!But I keep thinking of thingsWhich have no real meaning. I have to think!Important thoughtsTo gain success.Why is my mind in such a mess? Peace! Breathe...Breathe...Peace…Peace. How interesting.When not thinking,Thinking of nothing,The problem of thinkingIs solved with nothing,By simply not thinking—By thinking of nothing.Nothing...not a thing. And from the silence,From the peace within,Something appears, anything, everythingComes from simply not thinking.See More
Elaine Fields Smith replied to the discussion 'Funny and Proud of It? Share!' in the group Funny Women
"Great idea! I have lots of stories and if you read the ezine Elaine Refrain page, that's one of 'em. My book Ridin' Around has crazy stuff in it too. email me at ridinaround@yahoo.com and let's talk! Thanks. Elaine"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a middle-aged, straight-but not narrow-non-tatooed biker chick with a good sense of humor who can write, grow great tomatoes and grill a mean home-grown steak. Honestly, I'm fun to be around, easily amused, and desperately seeking success as an author/publisher.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Book - "Ridin' Around - Taillights in Chrome, 8-Tracks on Wheels - creative nonfiction/humor
Novella e-book - The Perfect Place - inspirational fiction
Publisher of online magazine The Laughing Trapezezine
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- The Laughing Trapezezine
Stephenville Empire-Tribune - community columnist - local newspaper
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Yes, books
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I own Blazing Star Books which offers publishing services to authors who would self-publish, but would rather have a professional process in place to produce their book.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Writer's Digest, Authonomy, Author's Den,
- My professional associations:
- SPAN - network for small publishers
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Sherrie Clarke Wilson via FaceBook
Elaine Fields Smith's Videos
Elaine Fields Smith's Blog
nationalpoetrymonth
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:32pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
THINKING
I’ve got to think!
But I keep thinking of things
Which have no real meaning.
I have to think!
Important thoughts
To gain success.
Why is my mind in such a mess?
Peace! Breathe...Breathe...Peace…
Peace.
How interesting.
When not thinking,
Thinking of nothing,
The problem of thinking
Is solved with…
Continue Don’t (or Do) Let This Happen To You
Posted on March 29, 2011 at 6:24pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is a competition designed to feature the writer’s personal experience in a maximum 4,000 word short story. There is no cost to enter.
We all have memories of an event or circumstance which either adversely or positively affected our lives. The incident may be humorous or heartbreaking. Either way, emotional subjects touch the readers’ souls.
Think back. What did you learn that could help a young adult today? A quick example: A story about how a not so trustworthy…
ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:54pm on May 8, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Elaine, Welcome to She Writes. Love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group. Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells and The Wednesday Sisters
- At 11:33am on March 30, 2011,
Kamy Wicoff said… Hi Elaine, and welcome to She Writes! We are so glad you are here. If you need help getting started, check out our helpfully named "Getting Started" page. Another great way to jump in is to explore the groups, all of which have been started by members of the community.
Warm best, and enjoy!
Kamy, (Founder, She Writes)
Latest Activity
Norah Jansen replied to the discussion 'Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)"Hi there. I've got three books on the go at the moment; all of them stalled by procrastination. I'd win a gold medal if it was an Olympic sport. I have a favourite; a contemporary drama set in Ireland (I'm Irish but…"
Novelists (Struggling or Not)
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…See More
Shannon Huffman Polson commented on the group 'Nature Writing'"I'd be curious what folks think about how to make this a better/more user friendly place to connect for nature writing! What are people looking for/hoping for?"
Chris Beal posted a discussionPUBLIC READING: HOW TO DO IT RIGHT
Recently, I had the privilege of being the featured reader at a community event. I chose to read from my novel, FLESH OF ENLIGHTENMENT. In the twenty-minutes I was given, I wanted to give the audience members a good idea of what the novel was about…See More
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