"I understand from my published friends that the 2 biggest "fights" they have with their publishers are over the book title and cover artwork. Personally, I'd welcome a publisher's marketing experience to help with my…"
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Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post '[TIPS OF THE TRADE]: A Writer Walks into a Conference: top ways to make a writers’ conference work for you'
"Great post, Ellen! A couple of things I've learned to maximize conferences:
1. Sign up to read early and often at open mic. It's the best way to expose other supportive writers to your work. At one conference,…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Nationwide Book Tour: A Peek Inside the Sausage (+ Giveaway)'
"Pamela, ambitious schedule! I wish you all the best...
I'm doing a "non-body" strategy to build an audience for my book: Radio. Like you, I have a book topic that is current (I'm writing about my experiences…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'From Self-Published to Published: A Highlight Reel'
"Pamela, I just got "Fast Times" last week and can't wait to read it as I prepare to return to the Middle East this Aug -- to Baghdad!
Kelly Hayes-Raitt
www.LivingLargeInLimbo.com/back-to-iraq"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Is it OK to Write Journalism like Fiction?'
"P.S. I'm heading back to Baghdad this August and hope to be employing more multi-media journalism. In the meantime, I'm trying to secure paid assignments in the mainstream media using my writing style of "journalistic…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Is it OK to Write Journalism like Fiction?'
"Great post! For me the answers are simple: Tell the truth. Make up nothing. But the execution is a bear. As a freelance journalist, I abhor the phrase "creative journalism," as it implies poetic license.…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'COUNTDOWN TO PUBLICATION—34 DAYS'
"Pamela, thanks for your comment! I just checked out your web site (http://pamolson.org) -- very nice! And what great blurbs! This is a good example and inspiration to us all.
If you'd like to blurb my book and link back to…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'COUNTDOWN TO PUBLICATION—34 DAYS'
"Sorry, Chitra, but I feel your priorities are off-kilter...Book blurbs (whether for your web site or your book jacket) are not about the author and who is important to her or who she admires. They are about attracting potential readers.…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt left a comment for Rosalind Warren
"Hi, Rosalind, I don't do much social media on this site....Too much to keep up with! Please feel free to email me at HayesRaitt (at) aol (dot) com. Would love to hear what you are up to with your anthologies!
Kelly"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Tinted Memoir Writing---and Why You Should Do It'
"Great post! I tell folks in my writing workshops that "good writing is in the details; great writing is in the details left out."
I'm writing a journalistic memoir about my recovery from a mid-life loss by working in the…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Book marketing tip: Hold on to your contacts'
"Best advice, Maria! Congratulations on your continued success.
Kelly Hayes-Raitt
www.LivingLargeInLimbo.com"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'WHY YOU GOT THAT REJECTION LETTER'
"<<I got 3rd place in the Writers' Digest contest out of 19,000 entries>>
Wow! Congratulations, Sunny!
Thank you for the helpful note about contests -- helps me prioritize my marketing efforts. And thank you very…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'WHY YOU GOT THAT REJECTION LETTER'
"Sunny, I'm just reading this post now. Thanks not only for your terrific post, but also for commenting on the comments.
I have a question: Do awards matter? 8 of my book's chapters have won a total of 16 literary awards,…"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'TIPS OF THE TRADE: Without Whom: Why I always read the acknowledgments page first'
"My dad once threatened this dedication:
To my wife, in spite of whom this book was written.
Gotta love an honest sense of humor!"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post '7 Free Tools to Market Your Book on Amazon'
"Great post, Sherrie, and I'm learning a lot from your linked articles. Quick question: Can I create an author page if I'm a contributor to an anthology that's sold on Amazon?
Kelly Hayes-Raitt
www.PeacePATHFoundation.org"
Kelly Hayes-Raitt commented on the blog post 'Butt In Chair. Book In Hiding.'
"Another thought: This week I've been inspired by The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Storytellers & Screenwriters by Christopher Vogler. This book clearly and succinctly breaks down Joseph Campbell's…"
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- Who I am:
- www.PeacePATHFoundation.org
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- "Female Nomad & Friends" ~ Random House
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction
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- At 11:46am on August 3, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Adding my voice to the welcome (from a fellow RH author). If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group and Publishing Industry News
Author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters
- At 6:33pm on August 1, 2010,
Kamy Wicoff said… - Hi Kelly! Welcome to She Writes. I hope you find it a supportive, productive place to be. Really glad you are here. "Female Nomad & Friends" is an amazing title, I will check it out.
Warm best,
Kamy Wicoff
Founder, She Writes
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