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Just found the bad shrink-link to Wednesday's blog on ENHANCED METADATA. To good to miss. Get it here->>http://coppertopcollins.blogspot.com
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Feb 3, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Blogging about Books and Writing!'
I'm learning about enhanced metadata and how it can be used to improve the "discoverability" of books. I've posted my findings and other links for authors on today's blog. http://coppertopcollins.blogspot.com.
Feb 2, 2011
Feeling the need to alter my course. Looks like it's time for a cool change!
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Feb 1, 2011
Susan replied to the discussion 'The First Time . . . .' in the group Six-Word Memoirs: Join the word play and have fun
Home run. After first baseball game.
Jan 30, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Publishing Industry News'
So much for authors to know about the changes in publishing! I've posted a batch of links on my blog including a recap of the Writers Digest Conference and more hashtags from the Digital Book World sessions. Find it all OFF THE TOP OF MY…
Jan 27, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Blogging about Books and Writing!'
So much for authors to know about the changes in publishing!Today's blog post is full of links. A recap of the Writers Digest Conference and more hashtags from the Digital Book World sessions. Find it all OFF THE TOP OF MY RED…
Jan 27, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Publishing Industry News'
After the WritersDigestConference, I nudged into the DigitalBookWorld keynote. Here's the hashtags for today's sessions: http://ow.ly/3KEHO Lots of good information in these Twitter posts, and interesting people to follow in the…
Jan 26, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Blogging about Books and Writing!'
After the WritersDigestConference, I nudged into the DigitalBookWorld keynote. Here's the hashtags for today's sessions: http://ow.ly/3KEHO Lots of good information here, and interesting people to follow in the future. Let's…
Jan 26, 2011
The WritersDigestConference in NYC just ended. Information to absorb, connections to follow up, pages to send out to agents!.
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Jan 25, 2011
Ginger B. Collins commented on the group 'Blogging about Books and Writing!'
I find the difference between my first draft and my finished product is much like the difference between the original broth and the finished soup after it has had time to simmer and let the flavors blend into richness. It's good to keep those…
Jan 21, 2011
Buckled in ready for takeoff. Writers Conference here we come!
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Jan 19, 2011
Spent today cramming for the Writers Digest Conference. Cram all the clothes in a carry-on, cram all the novel into a 90second pitch!
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Jan 15, 2011
Ginger B. Collins left a comment for Amy Henry
Amy, Thanks for the add on the blog. About the questions: I promised myself that I would post more often this year, not waiting for big, fully-formed thoughts, but instead to just throw down what's in my head and let it go from there. I'm…
Jan 11, 2011
Amy Henry left a comment for Ginger B. Collins
Thanks Ginger,   I just signed up for your blog.  I hope to participate soon...I like that your questions are not the typical ones I see everywhere.   I'll figure out how to friend you on She Writes as well.   Take care and…
Jan 11, 2011
Ginger B. Collins replied to the discussion 'Connecting with book clubs' in the group Publishing Industry News
Hallie, You're right about the Goodreads site. I've heard authors say they make solid connections with readers there. I think part of it is the commitment to list, (and write a blurb about) your personal library of books. There's an…
Jan 10, 2011
It's a good thing my husband and I like each other. 600sq.ft. is close quarters during these marathon snow events.
Status posted by Ginger B. Collins Jan 10, 2011

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Who I am:
www.gingerbcollins.com
http://coppertopcollins.blogspot.com
@gingerbcollins
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Freckles to Wrinkles ISBN-13: 978-0980212013
Silver Boomers ISBN-13: 978-0980212006
Voices of Alcoholism ISBN-13: 978-1934184042
Scratch Anthology ISBN-13: 978-0977476763
My writing is:
Fiction
My professional associations:
Atlanta Writers Club
Nova Scotia Writers Federation

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Great Find On YouTube - The Future of Publishing

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 11:23am 0 Comments

Spending today catching up on e-mails and nibbling away at a few flash fiction pieces. Found this great video on YouTube and wanted to pass it… Continue
Ginger B. Collins

My Favorite Place To Write

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 5:12pm 1 Comment

My favorite place to write is at anchor. There are the silent sounds of nature, fresh air, and no temptations from the outside world.



Writing onboard is a seasonal luxury. During the off-season, I can write just about any place, as long as I have silence. Car trips are good. I plug my laptop into the inverter and have a constant source of power. With my IPod on "white noise" I drift blissfully into the writing zone for hours at a time while… Continue

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At 10:27pm on January 10, 2011, Amy HenryAmy Henry said…
Thanks Ginger,
 
I just signed up for your blog.  I hope to participate soon...I like that your questions are not the typical ones I see everywhere.
 
I'll figure out how to friend you on She Writes as well.
 
Take care and thanks,
 
Amy
At 5:16pm on January 2, 2011, Meg Waite ClaytonMeg Waite Clayton said…

Welcome to the blogging about books group, Ginger. May the new year bring you writing that surprises you and reading that inspires you!

 

Meg Waite Clayton

Bestselling author of The Wednesday Sisters and

the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells

At 8:59am on January 1, 2011, Elle PedersenElle Pedersen said…
At 8:58am on January 1, 2011, Elle PedersenElle Pedersen said…
At 11:51am on November 12, 2010, kiana davenportkiana davenport said…
Dear Ginger...you can go online to Poets and Writers Magazine and subscribe, they have a special offer for new subscribers. 6 issues a year for $17.95 instead of the usual $35.70. Every writer should read it, its the Bible for free-lance writers. Interviews, Conferences, story contests, articles on agents, publishing and ebooks. I've published three novels and lots of short stories but I still read it religiously. It keeps you connected to the writing community no matter where you are. Good luck! And alohas from Hawaii...Kiana Davenport
At 5:45am on October 22, 2010, Tracy SlaterTracy Slater said…
Thanks for reaching out, Ginger! And good luck with the agent--keep me posted...

Tracy
At 10:54am on October 19, 2010, Janel GradowskiJanel Gradowski said…
Hi Ginger! Glad to see your jewelry business is going so well. I haven't been doing much with my beads lately, but I did find a bat motif bracelet on B & B's website that I'm tempted to make! Good luck with the book and ask me anything when you have the time. :)
At 9:52am on September 10, 2010, Tania PryputniewiczTania Pryputniewicz said…
Ginger, I love the title of your blog "Off The Top of My Red Head;" I'll be back to check out your writing/promoting resource heavy blog. Great to meet you...envy you the open (though not always friendly) seas...your writing retreat of choice. I'm tree-locked (redwoods) but they have their own peace and quiet too. Onward...in good company. Sweet to meet.
At 6:28am on September 9, 2010, ComingbackfromBPDandEDComingbackfromBPDandED said…
Thanks for the add! Hope all is going well!
-http://consequencesofimpulsivity.blogspot.com/
At 6:27am on September 9, 2010, Ren M. BrockRen M. Brock said…
Thanks. It's going to be hard trying to change my line of perception, but hopefully with prayer and training I can make it work. I'm trying to ingest as much information as possible about faith, writing, and reflection all corresponding each other to try and improve my technique. I'm taking a creative writing course this semester at my university and it's really humbling me and pulling me back down to Earth. Thanks for the add. :)
 
 
 

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