"Hi Andrea,
I've been with blogger for over a year. I knew nothing about nothing at the beginning, and I'm quite pleased. I've written a book, which is the purpose of my journey . . . to tell about my story, and to tell…"
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Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'What's the best site to use for a new blog?' in the group Social Networking
Nancy MacMillan commented on the blog post 'Chapter 1 (Partial)~ Rough Draft'
"Hi Kate.
A quick reply, or should I say, "my 2 cents", as I do work today . . . may I suggest you write the "most explosive" memories first to the best of your memory, then you can fill in what lead to it later…"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the blog post 'Chapter 1 (Partial)~ Rough Draft'
"Hi Kate,
I saw your plea and am responding. I haven't been by in a while because I'm in the process of self-publishing my first book, a memoir. It took 16 yrs to write, though I never planned to write a book. You have an…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'Self-publishing Survey - Please Participate' in the group Publishing Industry News
"A glimpse into my most recent challenges and highlights on my journey into publishing my memoir, Diary of a Vet's Wife, Loving and Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - “Self-Publishing / PTSD – A Passage of…"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the group 'Publishing Industry News'
"A glimpse into my most recent challenges and highlights on my journey into publishing my memoir, Diary of a Vet's Wife, Loving and Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - “Self-Publishing / PTSD – A Passage of…"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the group 'Social Networking'
"A glimpse into my most recent challenges and highlights on my journey into publishing my memoir, Diary of a Vet's Wife, Loving and Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - “Self-Publishing / PTSD – A Passage of…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"A glimpse into my most recent challenges and highlights on my journey into publishing my memoir, my first book -
“Self-Publishing / PTSD – A Passage of Passion.”
Nancy MacMillan…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'Using blogs to gain followers and build your platform' in the group Print On Demand and E-publishing News
"I also have put together a "friends and family" list of over 100, who I email each time I post a new blog. Basically, SheWrites and friends and family has gathered me over 4000 hits since last April. Shooting to release first…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'B&N refusing to stock any books published by Amazon' in the group Print On Demand and E-publishing News
"Yes, I chose not to go with Amazon, CreateSpace, for that very reason, which threw a wrench into my whole self-publishing time schedule. I had to start from scratch again and I've switched to a smaller company, who is selective. …"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Today, I posted, PTSD . . . Can One Woman and Her Book Make a Difference? on My Uncharted Journey into Publishing My First Book. The answer lies within.
http://blogofavetswife.blogspot.com/
No time lately to read your awesome…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'OUR BLOGS' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"MacMillan, Nancy <a href="http://www.blogofavetswife.blogspot.com"; target=new>blogofavetswife</a>"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the group 'Family Diaries and Documents'
"This week I posted “Self-Publishing Nitty Gritty / Copyright / Excerpt, on my journey into publishing my memoir, Diary of a Vet's Wife, Loving and Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It gives a snippet behind…"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the group 'Print On Demand and E-publishing News'
"Welcome aboard, Norine and Penny. We're a busy bunch of females trying to help one another as we travel our own journeys. Check us out and jump in whenever you see something that grabs you. There's oodles to learned…"
Nancy MacMillan commented on the group 'Print On Demand and E-publishing News'
"This week I posted “Self-Publishing Nitty Gritty / Copyright / Excerpt, on my journey into publishing my memoir, Diary of a Vet's Wife. It gives a snippet behind the scenes in the life of a writer, and some…"
Nancy MacMillan replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"This week, “Self-Publishing Nitty Gritty / Copyright / Excerpt, will give you a snippet behind the scenes in the life of a writer and some of the bars we must hurdle along the way.
Nancy MacMillan http://blogofavetswife.blogspot.com/"
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- Who I am:
- My daughter is a writer and sent me your link. I personally just finished writing a memoir (creative nonfiction style), now sending out query letters, which goes along with the rejection blues. Attend a writing/publishing class in Santa Barbara each week, and taking a course through the Institure of Children's Literature. 3 more lessons to get my diploma.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
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- Media outlets that I currently write for:
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- My writing is:
- Memoir
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
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- Services I offer to other writers:
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- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- "Write from the Start class at Santa Barbara Community College
- My professional associations:
- My teacher has authored over 20 books.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Tiffany Zehnal
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 4:40am on May 30, 2012,
Betty Bolden said… hi sis how are you doing? How was your weekend?
- At 2:51am on May 18, 2012, Betty Bolden said…
thank you so much sister..
- At 12:23am on December 10, 2011,
samantha stacia said… I keep forgetttin that i cant post a comment on your blog! heres what I wrote-
I really appreciate you providing the onfo on PTSD. I have had it all my life it seems from the abuse I suffered as a child. Ive been in therapy twice as an adult as a result of it "coming back" on me, it manifests the most in sleepwalking as with soldiers I had to literally keep one eye open in order to protect myself at night when the parent who had schitzophrenia liked to traumatise me the most after I was asleep. I always took responsibility for what I had though in spite of the fact that it wasn't something that origianlly came with me but was done to me and have tried to live as normally as possible which CAN be done with perserverance and determination. I am amazed at all you have done here with your writing! Great post! Samantha
- At 2:28pm on October 20, 2011, samantha stacia said…
- I commented in the group already but wasnt going to comment till I had something to possibly offer here.
Norman Vincent Peale talked about "Acting AS IF" and that has actually worked miracles for me in life. All I did was basically pretend like something Ive never done before was something I had always done OR Ive pretended to BE someone who I knew COULD do it. Its all just tricks to fool the mind but both ways have really worked for me and Im going to try them again for NaNoWriMo and see how it works there. I feel like you are doing Gods work Nancy and leaning on Him couldnt hurt either. :) God Bless!
Samantha
- At 11:26am on October 6, 2011, samantha stacia said…
Thanks for adding your info to the Volunteer page, I know you think you dont have much to offer but if everyone offers just one thing, there would be a variety of things in there. Every little thing counts!
Samantha Stacia
- At 2:07pm on September 22, 2011,
Olga Godim said… - Hi, Nancy. Thank you for your kind words. I read your blog and the blogs of others from time to time but I rarely comment. I'm not a chatty person; online or off. That's why I do not have a blog of my own... yet. I just read your latest post about selfpublishing and ebooks. To tell the truth, I'm not sure if I agree or disagree in general. I don't have anything against books in either format, but I know for sure I want an agent. I'm okay as a writer, I hope. I'm dismal at selling though, and a self-published writer must do her own promotion and selling. But I might be forced into it even if I don't self-publish. Most small publishers just don't have a budget for marketing. Some demand the writer to show their plans for marketing in the query letter. The contract I got (but haven't signed yet, still thinking) offers 40% for all digital versions of the book, not 25%. Maybe it's a good contract after all.
- At 12:48am on September 21, 2011, samantha stacia said…
Nancy! It just so happens your blog is one of the ones which wont allow me to sugn in to comment but here iswhat I wrote-
Nancy, I really liked your post! Ive been preaching the glass half full on this new age for writers now since I started the groyp but you lay it all out so well! We writers will survive. I think books as paper will always be there but more than likely will be an "on demand" situation, so if you order the real thing it will be made for and you will have to pay more where ebooks will be lower. I just bought a Kobo 2 days ago-it took me over a year to break down a buy one but my kindle app on my pc is bursting and it made me realise I am on the bandwagon for sure now,might as well get the e-reader! I am also planning to try and pitch my books first through standard publishing but will give it a deadline of some kind,I think thats the wisest way right now.
Thanks for this post!
Samantha Stacia
- At 8:42am on September 2, 2011,
Becky Green Aaronson said… - Thanks for recommending this site, Nancy. I like it already. I just need to figure out how to navigate it better. What a great group of women though! Hope to see you soon in person.
- At 7:10pm on August 29, 2011, samantha stacia said…
Hello Nancy!
Thank you for joining my group Blooming late.
I saw your well written introspective and helpful blog, and thank you for telling us about it and saying hello to the group.
Please let us know your writing goals and accomplishments in that Discusion as well as list your blog in the Shameless Self Promotion discussion for everyone to see it so as not to get lost in the comments section.
We have a great group of gals here that are a wonderful source of support and inspiration and encouragement and I see you fit right in!
Welcome!
Samantha Stacia
- At 9:50pm on May 17, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Nancy,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
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