"Not a silly question at all. I'm sure there are many ways to create a unique URL, but I happen to use Blogger.
There's the option to simply add your name to the URL: http://[your name].blogspot.com
Or..
For a $10 annual fee, you can…"
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Any reviewers out there?
Started Apr 24, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hey SheWriters!I'm self-publishing my first book in the coming weeks (ahh!) called Sprite (Annabelle's Story Part One). It's something I'm obviously very excited about.If there's any interested…Continue
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Leigh Michael replied to the discussion 'Getting your own blog URL' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
Leigh Michael replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Cheryl,
Thanks so much for your thoughts. One of the reasons why I want to write in present tense is because I find it a challenge and it's something unfamiliar to me as a present-tense newbie.
This draft is definitely rough -- I haven't…"
Cheryl Roshak replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"There is a trend to write in the present tense at the moment, and it does make the story more immediate in one way, as if it's happening right now. However the present tense is very tricky to write in and takes great discipline to keep all the…"
Leigh Michael replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Thank you all for weighing in!
Also, it appears that the html of the chapter & poll are not showing up in all browsers in the provided link. I'm not sure what's going on. It works on all my computers and even my phone. Sorry for those…"
Karma replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"I think present tense is better, because it sounds more immediate. Plus, it helps you avoid using past-perfect, which always sounds awkward. (In other words, if you write in past tense, when you want to go further back in the past, everything is all…"
Vicki Batman replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hi, Leigh! for a silly reason, I couldn't access your post. However, I write first person past tense. I do put internal dialogue in present tense. Good luck. I hope you figure it out!"
Kelsey Berryman replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Okay, I looked a little over the chapter. In regards to tense, you basically have to ask yourself what the point of telling is (i.e. is the narrator writing this down ten years later or is it happening now). Present tense creates more suspense. If…"
Danyelle C. Overbo replied to the discussion 'Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"What a neat concept! Wish I wasn't at work so I could take a look at your WIP, sounds facinating. I always lean towards past tense. For some reason I personally just don't like writing in first person. I don't…"
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Present vs. Past tense - What's your preference?
I'm working on a new WIP (yeah!) and I'm turning to you for help. My dilemma stems because I'm unsure if I'd like to use present or past tense. Do you have a preference? Something you typically use? Do you find it works better in some genres vs others? There have been some very popular series written in present tense. For example, Hunger Games. Need I say more? But past tense is widely accepted as the "norm." And I've heard that some find present tense distracting. So what do you think? I've…See More
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"Happy release day to me!! Kin (Annabelle's Story Part Two) is available in all digital formats! http://ning.it/OlmdWt"
Leigh Michael replied to the discussion 'How long is your novel?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Happy to help. Here's an article posted by agent Rachelle Gardner about cutting out unnecessary words. Hopefully this also helps :)
http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/04/how-to-cut-thousands-of-words/"
Leigh Michael replied to the discussion 'How long is your novel?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Hey Lizzy,
Here's something that BookEnds,LLC wrote about word count. I'm copying and pasting the specific portion written about YA below. The full article is found…"
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- Who I am:
- Well, just for starters. I'm a wife, sister, mom (of our golden doodle), author, copywriter, triathlete, marathoner, and mac n'cheese lover.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.leighmichaelbooks.com
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Sprite (Annabelle's Story Part One)
Kin (Annabelle's Story Part Two)
Fate (Annabelle's Story Parting words) sold as part of Furthermore: An Anthology
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Blog Posts
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- Beta reader
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- At 7:14pm on February 25, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Leigh, Welcome to SheWrites! If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in Novelists (Struggling or Not).
Hope you enjoy it here!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light (all Random House/Ballantine)
- At 9:31am on February 18, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 5:49pm on February 14, 2012,
Amber Medina West said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
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!All the best,
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Leigh Michael's Blog
Free YA paranormal
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 4:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
From Monday, June 11th through Wednesday, June 13th (PST), my YA paranormal, Sprite, will be free on Amazon.com. Help me spread the word :)…
Continue Check out the cover for my next novel, Kin
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 4:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Take a look at the cover for Kin (Annabelle's Story Part Two). Just like the cover for Sprite, the image was carefully chosen to highlight a very important plot point in the storyline.…
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