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Where is your favorite place to write?
I used to write in coffee shops, but now I write almost exclusively at my desk, which is located in a tidy corner of my living room. It's not a separate office, but it works just great for me. I thought it would be fun to ask some author friends where they feel most productive. Here's what they had to say: Where is your favorite spot…See More
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Where is your favorite place to write?
I used to write in coffee shops, but now I write almost exclusively at my desk, which is located in a tidy corner of my living room. It's not a separate office, but it works just great for me. I thought it would be fun to ask some author friends where they feel most productive. Here's what they had to say: Where is your favorite spot…See More
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- Who I am:
- I'm a bestselling author and professional speaker, and I also provide consulting services on book publishing and marketing
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.mariamurnane.com
@mariamurnane.com
www.mariamurnane.com/blog
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I'm the author of the Waverly books: Perfect on Paper, It's a Waverly Life, and Honey on Your Mind. The fourth is set for an April 2013 release
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I'm a paid blogger for CreateSpace
- My writing is:
- Fiction
- Services I offer to other writers:
- On my website I have two on-demand webinars for sale:
1) How to get published: learn the secrets to getting your book into print...and mistakes to avoid along the way
2) How to market a book: smart, creative advice for getting the word to the right ears
Both are available at www.mariamurnane.com
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Kamy Wicoff
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Where is your favorite place to write?
Posted on May 7, 2013 at 6:29am 11 Comments 3 Likes
I used to write in coffee shops, but now I write almost exclusively at my desk, which is located in a tidy corner of my living room. It's not a separate office, but it works just great for me. I thought it would be fun to ask some author friends where they feel most productive. Here's what they had to say:
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Continue What is a platform?
Posted on April 30, 2013 at 8:30am 3 Comments 6 Likes
A platform is the publishing industry's term for how you will market your work. No matter what type of book you write or who publishes it, it's important to develop a platform. If you have a traditional publishing contract, you may get some marketing support, but if you go the indie route, it's all up to you. (However, most traditionally published authors still must spend a great deal of time working to build up their own platforms. I'm a good example of this.)…
Continue Three tips for engaging your readers online
Posted on April 23, 2013 at 8:35am 3 Comments 1 Like
If you want your fans to talk about your books and/or read your future works, it's important to engage with them on a regular basis. In addition to having your own website, here are three suggestions:
1. Author Page on Amazon.com
Setting up an author page on Amazon is super easy and provides a great way for readers to learn about you. You can upload your bio and photo, include…
Continue Grammar tip: She and I, not her and I
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 12:24pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I go to the store. She goes to the store.
She and I go to the store.
Simple, right? Apparently not, because everywhere I go, and every time I turn on the TV, I hear people say things such as "Her and I go to the store" or "Her and I have been friends since college" or "Him and I get along great."
Why is this grammar mistake so common? You would never say "Her went to the store," right? So…
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- At 8:50am on February 10, 2012,
Diane O'Connell said… Great to be your friend here, as well in in the "real" world!
- At 11:41am on June 21, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Hi Maria,
Welcome to She Writes. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 7:00am on June 21, 2011,
Margaret Traylor said… Hi Maria, welcome to She Writes! We're glad to have you here. You can use the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. Let us know if you have any questions!
Best,
Margaret Traylor
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