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I miss you already but may be coming up to Marin to do an event at Book Passages in the next few months. We'll have to plan something grand.
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Hollye Dexter
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Anyone have experience with Online Writing Groups?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy Hinchliff Apr 16, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,Just wondering what the general consensus is for online writing groups? Is it a good idea?Are there any you would recommend?I am writing a memoir, also write personal essay and am a…Continue
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Danielle Boonstra replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi Hollye,
My book isn't out until April, but I started promoting it back in November. I don't really know what I'm doing but I get a lot of help from this site and I do LOVE social media!
With Pinterest it's all about the…"
Lisa J Lickel replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Here's the link: http://www.kindleboards.com/"
Lisa J Lickel replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Kindle forums are question and answer/comment groups and work like any others. Authors can go in and talk up their product. It's one of the ways Karen mcQuestion said she got her book noticed."
Hollye Dexter replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Has anyone done paid advertising on GoodReads? Ive heard mixed reviews on that.
How about Facebook pay-by-click ads?
How do you promote through pinterest?"
Hollye Dexter replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Thanks for sharing your info, Lisa. What are Kindle forums? I haven't explored that.
We, too, are generous with book reviews. As women writers, we all need to have each others backs.
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Lisa J Lickel replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi, Hollye,
Good topic and discussion. Of course, we writers have to go where our readers are, don't we?
Surprisingly, I've done fairly well at fair venues. People are already out looking for things, and readers show up.
I belong to two…"
Hollye Dexter replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"You're welcome, Mary. Hope it helps you. And yes, marketing will be your job for at least a year. Our philosophy is to take one action every day to promote our book. (That's 365 steps in a year- gotta add up to something!)"
Mary Wallace replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Thank you so much for such a detailed list of what you've done. I'm just starting with my book and wonder the same thing. I honestly think it's going to be my job to market it for a few years, plus get my other novels up…"
Hollye Dexter replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Oh- so happy you're enjoying the book, Jennifer! And the best of luck with your book release. Feel free to hit us up with any questions. I think the blogtour was good- not great, but good. It can only help to get the word out as much as…"
Jennifer Richardson replied to the discussion 'Sharing ideas about marketing' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I'm off topic here, but just wanted to say I am reading and enjoying your book now! My friend, Sam Dunn, has a piece in it. My own book, Americashire, is coming out next month and I am attempting to do many of the same things…"
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Sharing ideas about marketing
Hi All.Our book Dancing at the Shame Prom was published by Seal Press and came out in September, 2012. (I co-edited this anthology with Amy Ferris) It did okay for a few months but since the holidays has slowed down.Here are some of the things we've done to promote it.Did several big kick-off readings in NY and L.A.Did a blogtour with WOW…See More
Hollye Dexter replied to the discussion 'Twitter Roll Call! Please share your twitter handle with us!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi- I'm @hollyedexter and my book is "Dancing at the Shame Prom"
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- Who I am:
- I'm a writer, singer, wife, mom of three, traveller, passionate seeker of new experiences.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- My blog: hollyedexter.blogspot.com
Twitter: hollyedexter
facebook: The Shame Prom
Our book website: www.theshameprom.com
Follow my fight to change the law for pet's rights: www.savestitch.webs.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- "Dancing at the Shame Prom" co-edited with Amy Ferris. (Seal Press, October, 2012)
Am currently completing a second memoir "What Doesn't Kill You".
Contributed stories to several anthologies (Chicken Soup, Answered Prayers, Character Consciousness.)
Contributing writer to the play "Common Threads"
Have put four albums out as a singer/songwriter: "Life Goes On", "Tales from The Green Room", "Music Heals Volume 1", "PCH Live"
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- iPinion Syndicate, AOL Patch
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Plays, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Writing workshops: "Righting Your Life by Writing Your Life"
See us at "Women of Woodstock" October 7-10, 2012
San Miguel Writer's conference, February 2013
For more workshop dates or to book workshops with Hollye Dexter and Amy Ferris, see our website: www.theshameProm.com
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Workshopped with Hope Edelman, Amy Friedman and Joyce Maynard in the past.
- My professional associations:
- On staff for the San Miguel Writer's
Conference
Visiting author for UCLA Memoir Writing Classes
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Jennifer Lauck
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Writers! Share your stories here....
Posted on August 28, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hello Writer Friends,
I am so excited to announce the launch of our new anthology, Dancing at the Shame Prom, which will be released on September 18th by Seal Press. Before I get to the part where you are included, let me give you a…
Continue How to Weather Writer's Block
Posted on March 23, 2012 at 9:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yes- It's hit me, and right in the middle of a book proposal that my agent is waiting for.
So here I address it, what I think it is, and how to get through it...
Hello from the San Miguel Writer's Conference!
Posted on March 2, 2012 at 10:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
Just got back from teaching workshops at the San Miguel Writer's Conference and wanted to share with you the magic and brilliance of it all. Featured speakers were Margaret Atwood, Naomi Wolf and Joy Harjo. It was sheer perfection. Writers of all genres were able to connect with their peers,…
Continue Announcing The Shame Prom
Posted on August 22, 2011 at 8:28pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Get out the champagne- this is a LAUNCH!
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 10:07am on March 4, 2011,
Sarah Pinneo said… Welcome to Query Critique! See you over there.
Best,
Sarah (moderator)
- At 8:42am on December 3, 2010,
Amy Wise said…
- Hollye! =)
Thank you for joining Oil and Water! So good to see you here. This is such a special book for such a great cause. Can't wait for you to read it! Hugs...A.
- At 7:50pm on November 8, 2010,
Christina Brandon said… - You finished a book! That totally means you rock. And yes, please join our group! I hope you got the invite?
- At 12:42pm on November 8, 2010, Christina Brandon said…
- Congrats on finishing up the memoir! You rock!
- At 4:54am on October 20, 2010,
Editors Picks said… - Hey Hollye,
We've featured your post on Editor's Picks this week!
Check it out here.
Keep writing!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
- At 11:39am on August 15, 2010,
Tracy Thomas said… - I believe they are already crossing and I really look forward to nice long peaceful walks with you while on this path together ;-)...so glad you found me.
- At 5:21pm on August 9, 2010,
Julie Bond Genovese said… - I'm totally a fan of your style...
as the CROWD GOES WILD -- HOLLYE! HOLLYE! HOLLYE!
- At 5:12pm on August 9, 2010, Julie Bond Genovese said…
- Oh Hollye, thank you! Thanks for reading AND for sharing. That feels so good -- I appreciate it!
- At 10:23am on July 2, 2010,
Madge Woods said… - Hollye, I sent a message to add you as a friend on she writes. Can you please make sure you received it. Also, if you have a chance can you look at my site as well. Would love your comments.
http://madgew-musings.blogspot.com/
- At 10:15am on July 2, 2010, Madge Woods said…
- Your article is up on thenextfamily.com So glad I found you.
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