"I blogged about new Marvel costumes for pets and why Blizzard Entertainment lost fans. "
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Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'Attracting Advertisers' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"I read a ton of different websites about how to monetize my website, and when I tried a few I got emails back telling me I do not have enough unique visitors to my site every day. I usually only see about 50-100 people visiting my site every day. If…"
Kara Shaw posted a status
"Does anyone mesh their memoir and their professional blog together? I want to try but not sure how."
Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"I do a lot of new music reviews, so I posted Substream Music Press is Looking for a New Feature Artist"
Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'OUR BLOGS' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Shaw, KD DarlingDork"
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Blogging about Books and Writing!
For blogging readers, writers, collectors, reviewers. Please no all-caps posts or jumbo book jackets/other imagines anywhere in the group, please. We're trying to avoid self-promo hell. Thanks!See More
Kara Shaw posted a status
"I wish I knew how to combine my memoir blog and my professional blog to be what I want it to be. Suggestions?"
Kara Shaw posted a status
"I'm been living in a world of self doubt, as this month has not brought on any new writing gigs. Gonna have to get a "real" job soon."
Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'Twitter Roll Call! Please share your twitter handle with us!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I am following you. I think it's probably that a lot of the people in group aren't very active on Twitter. Sadly, I am highly addicted and use the tweety pages a lot throughout my day. Do you have a blog or a website that you are on and…"
Kara Shaw posted a blog post
The Blurbs
I recently watched the movie Limitless about a writer who takes a clarity drug. I would take that drug if it was real. Novels would be written, words would be on paper, brilliance would abound. Last night I had to justify my profession as a writer to my husband. I blame the tax accountant. We sat in his office on Saturday and it went something like this:Him: "Now, what is your profession? Are you still in admin?"Me: "No. I'm a writer."Then I got that look. You now that look. The one that says,…See More
Kara Shaw replied to the discussion 'Twitter Roll Call! Please share your twitter handle with us!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Looks like I'm a little late to the game, but this website is so useful, better late than never right. My Twitter handle is @thedarlingdork. "
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Small Publishers and Independent Authors
For writers focused on the entreprenuerial side of the writing industry to share innovations, pitfalls and business models.
Michelle Gluch left a comment for Kara Shaw
"Hey Kara, Nice to meet you! I am not very active on SW anymore but you can send me messages and I'll help when I can."
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I'm Kara, and I've wanted to be a writer since I was 9 years old. My grandmother, Chickie Mallan, is a successful writer and gets paid to travel the world. I wanted that. I started in my teens writing some sort of Danielle Steel-y type erotic romance fiction, and then realized I love creative non-fiction, more Erma Bombeck than Hunter Thompson. I also realized that my family was far too useful as fodder.
I have been a Marketing Assistant for the last ten years and, upon the impending doom of my 35th birthday, I decided it was time for me to do what I wanted to do when I grew up. I finished all the important parts of my degree in writing, leaving math and science behind, which also meant leaving my degree behind. I found this to be the biggest obstacle when I am applying for writing jobs, so I'm back at school now completing my degree in Journalism.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- You can find my website at www.darlingdork.com
Find me on Twitter @thedarlingdork
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I am currently writing for Fusion Magazine, a lifestyles magazine in Boise, Idaho. I write for both their print magazine and their website, which will be up soon www.fusion-mag.com. I also write for www.idahoeats.com and Idaho Food and Wine, where I have contributing writer bylines. I spend most of my days writing content for my own website www.darlingdork.com.
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Television, music, movies
- Services I offer to other writers:
- N/A
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
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- My professional associations:
- N/A
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Bess Collins
Kara Shaw's Blog
The Blurbs
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 5:50pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I recently watched the movie Limitless about a writer who takes a clarity drug. I would take that drug if it was real. Novels would be written, words would be on paper, brilliance would abound. Last night I had to justify my profession as a writer to my husband. I blame the tax accountant. We sat in his office on Saturday and it went something like this:
Him: "Now, what is your profession? Are you still in admin?"
Me: "No. I'm a writer."
Then I got that look. You now…
ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:23pm on July 26, 2011,
Michelle Gluch said… - Hey Kara, Nice to meet you! I am not very active on SW anymore but you can send me messages and I'll help when I can.
- At 9:04am on May 17, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Kara,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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