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Some help please
Started Apr 28, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I hope you can help me. I have started writing 2 books on a similar theme - they are fictional stories about work at home Mums (WAHMs). One is a novel, the other is a series of short…Continue
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Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Personality Types and Writing'
"Glad I'm not the only one :) Thanks for the tip, I'll keep my eyes out for shows & DVDs related to WAHMs, though I don't know many that exist..."
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Personality Types and Writing'
"Thanks Amber, I've just replied to you too."
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Teaching classes/seminars'
"You could start with $150 and put it up as you get more experienced & well known :)"
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Print On Demand and E-publishing News
For all writers who are choosing the self publishing route with both POD and e-books. Let's share our knowledge and experience to make the whole process less daunting!Please jump in.Here's to our publishing success!See More
Melissa Khalinsky commented on the group 'Aussie She-Writers'
"Hi, I've just joined & am excited to find an Aussie group :)
My name is Melissa & I'm in Melbourne, I have 2 boys & have just got back in to writing again."
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Some help please
Hi Everyone,I hope you can help me. I have started writing 2 books on a similar theme - they are fictional stories about work at home Mums (WAHMs). One is a novel, the other is a series of short stories, each with some business tips relating to the story (for example, if the story is about looking for a business name, there are some tips on what you should think of when choosing a business name).I'm considering publishing the short stories initially as a blog where people can subscribe and get…See More
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'The Reciprocal Blog Follow'
"I don't follow everyone who follows me, I used to, but then found it was all too much! I now only follow blogs I'm interested in reading. If someone leaves a comment, I will check out their blog, but not necessarily follow them."
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Teaching classes/seminars'
"There's no magic formula. Some depends on how long the session is and how well known you are. One speaker told me not to charge less than $200 for speaking.
If you are putting on the workshop (a great way to get started & get some…"
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Personality Types and Writing'
"Don't worry, I can't do outlines either - I hated high school where we had to plan essays! I would write the essay, then the plan to fit what I'd already written! I did a blog post on parenting to my personality type to if you're…"
Melissa Khalinsky commented on the group 'A Place for Single Moms'
"Hi,
I'm new here & a Single Mum in Australia. I look forward to chatting with other single Mums who write :)
I have a Mum blog at http://downwithsupermum.wordpress.com/ if anyone wants to check it out.
Melissa"
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A Place for Single Moms
A please for single moms to share poems, blogs and just plain streams of consciousness about parenting or empty nesting!
Melissa Khalinsky left a comment for Julia Barry
"Thanks for the welcome Julia :) I look forward to being part of this community."
Melissa Khalinsky replied to the discussion 'Personality Types and Writing'
"This is really interesting, an may explain why I have started so many books & haven't finished them! I'm an INTP and I just found this - http://andreajwenger.com/2009/09/21/the-intp-writing-personality/ - maybe I need to…"
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- Who I am:
- I'm a Mum and have always wanted to write. When I was in high school, I won some awards for short stories and had a play published. I am now getting back in to writing and have my first book about 75% finished and another one in the planning stages.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- N/A - yet!
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Only my own blog
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
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- Services I offer to other writers:
- I'm happy to review books on my blog as a way to promote other writers :)
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- I found out about She Writes from:
- Through Facebook
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:37pm on May 1, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Melissa! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
(admin)
- At 12:36pm on April 27, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Melissa,
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.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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