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Nora Gaskin Esthimer
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Dirty Words?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Waite Apr 1, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I am teaching a small group of writers who have ongoing projects, either novel or memoir. It's an interesting group with enough different points of view to be both challenging and supportive, as…Continue
Saving Words, Work and Sanity
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nora Gaskin Esthimer Apr 24, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Almost two years ago, I decided to subscribe to an online upload service to back up all my stuff. It took about 18 hours to upload everything on my computer. A week to the day later, my hard drive…Continue
Writing through pain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anna Wadlow Nov 22, 2011. 13 Replies 1 Like
I mean physical pain. I fell and broke on ankle in 3 places on Dec 25, 2009. I had surgery on the next Tuesday, resulting in the installation of screws and a pin. It also resulted in a thing called…Continue
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Nora Gaskin Esthimer liked Zetta Brown's blog post [REALITY CHECK] - Guest post by Gynger Fyer - "My Dirty Little Secret"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer commented on the blog post 'Nine Lessons from a Book Tour'
"Good lessons, for any author. In the non-fiction TIME OF DEATH, I defend a man wrongly accused of killing his wife. It's been 50 years but there are still people who believe he got away with murder. I strongly believe he was innocent. Would be…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'New to the group - just self-published' in the group Self Publishers
"Hi. I'm new to the group, too, and new to self-publishing. My novel is Until Proven: A Mystery In 2 Parts. I publish as Nora Gaskin.
I hired a very good book designer. She was willing to be collaberative and that was important to me. She…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer joined a group
Self Publishers
Women Writers who self publish or plan on self publishing. We offer support and encouragement. We are nterested in personal publishing experiences and information on latest industry news. For example, where obtain the best services i.e printers, graphics etc., obstacles to avoid.See More
Nora Gaskin Esthimer commented on the blog post 'The Publisher/Author Relationship—The True Story'
"Thanks for calling the Levin piece to our attention, and for your thoughtful comments, Brooke. A year ago, I was devouring all of this kind of discussion I could because I was debating self-publishing versus a third attempt to beat my head against…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer posted a blog post
I Am Happy to Join the World of the Published
I want the world to know, my first published novel, Until Proven: A Mystery in Two Parts is now available as printed book and as ebook, through the usual sources. I would hope you'd order it through your favorite local bookstore but will surely appreciate your interest however it takes form. I sent the manuscript to my book designer on June 22, 2012 and as those of you have published independently will know, it was like entering a tunnel. My vision seems to have narrowed since then, until I was…See More
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'First Book Advice Appreciated!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hi, Jody. I'm about to publish my first novel (Until Proven. Look for it in October, please!) so I'll learn along with you as more experienced people respond. Some independent bookstores put their requirements for carrying independently…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'Advice on contacting bookstores to sell my book' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I recently bought 2 books, both by local authors, at a crafts store. The store represents 100 local potters, painters, jewelry makers, etc, so the books are just an extension of its original purpose. When I take my book in, I'm going…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'Advice on contacting bookstores to sell my book' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"I'm new to bookselling, too, and my current obsession is figuring how to do it! I have found that a number of independent bookstores do put their guidelines for accepting our books on their websites. Very helpful. If the stores you have in mind…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer commented on the blog post 'What’s What---Why Authors Still Need Printed Books'
"It isn't an either-or proposition. I love my Kindle and I love bookstores, so I buy and read both ebooks and print books. As a writer, the last thing I want is to create barriers. It's got to be all of the above!"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'Pro's and Con's to Self Publishing vs. Mainstream Publishing or signing with an Independent Publisher' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Rebecca, I have written two novels that remain unpublished. For the first one, I found an agent who was enthusiastic about it for a reasonable period of time and felt that we were close to getting an offer from one of the major publishers. It…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer replied to the discussion 'B&N refusing to stock any books published by Amazon' in the group Print On Demand and E-publishing News
"Hi. I am new to this group and I see that there wasn't much response to this question--but it's a question I am dealing with so I hope others will still weigh in with their experiences. I am getting ready to self-pub (eBook, POD) a novel…"
Nora Gaskin Esthimer joined a group
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
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I Am Happy to Join the World of the Published
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:11pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I want the world to know, my first published novel, Until Proven: A Mystery in Two Parts is now available as printed book and as ebook, through the usual sources. I would hope you'd order it through your favorite local bookstore but will surely appreciate your interest however it takes form.
I sent the manuscript to my book designer on June 22, 2012 and as those of you have published independently will know, it was like entering a tunnel. My…
Continue A Little Mild Euphoria
Posted on November 17, 2011 at 1:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just before Christmas last year, I gave my writing group the full manuscript of my novel, Until Proven. They gave it back to me with lots of work to be done, as I expected, and since February I've been rewriting, revising, reimagining. I like the reimagining part best because it is most like first draft work--my favorite.
I have a writer friend who like to rewrite. That's a slog for me. I do wish she could bottle and sell whatever it is that makes…
Continue Comma Comma Comma Commalion
Posted on April 13, 2010 at 2:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This from the NYT (writing) guy:
Where’s the Comma?
Many readers complain about what they view as a missing comma in a sentence like this: He bought apples, pears and bananas.
Style guides for book and academic publishing generally would insist on another comma after “pears,” the so-called serial comma. But news writing has traditionally omitted the serial comma — perhaps seeking a more rapid feeling in the prose, or perhaps to save time and effort in the old… Continue
Where’s the Comma?
Many readers complain about what they view as a missing comma in a sentence like this: He bought apples, pears and bananas.
Style guides for book and academic publishing generally would insist on another comma after “pears,” the so-called serial comma. But news writing has traditionally omitted the serial comma — perhaps seeking a more rapid feeling in the prose, or perhaps to save time and effort in the old… Continue
Saving Words, Work and Sanity
Posted on April 4, 2010 at 8:24am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Almost two years ago, I decided to subscribe to an online upload service to back up all my stuff. It took about 18 hours to upload everything on my computer. A week to the day later, my hard drive died. I ran down to the local computer repair place, got a new hard drive installed, ran home and downloaded all my stuff. Was I happy!
The first service I used was with HP and I loved it. So HP quit offering it. Now I use Mozy and it's okay. The cost is absolutely a bargain at about $5.00… Continue
The first service I used was with HP and I loved it. So HP quit offering it. Now I use Mozy and it's okay. The cost is absolutely a bargain at about $5.00… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:16pm on March 14, 2010,
Mindy Friddle said… - Thank you, Nora!
Best,
Mindy
- At 8:42am on February 5, 2010,
Michelle Hoover said… - Thanks for the comment Nora. Good luck!
- At 8:24am on January 22, 2010,
Julie Mihaly said… - Howdy, Nora! Welcome to the Baby Boomers Group. I see that you're also a member of the Southern Writers Group, which makes me a tad jealous as my heart is about as Southern as it gets despite my having been born in and currently living in Yankee territory. My mom is from up a holler in western Virginia, just a few miles from where writer Lee Smith grew up, and almost all of my mom's 10 siblings ended up writing in some fashion. I think it goes without saying that the South has been fodder for the best of 20th Century American Literature. Hope you'll keep the tradition cookin'. I look forward to hearing more from you, welcome aboard, and all best- Julie
- At 6:01pm on January 5, 2010,
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson said… - Hi Nora, Welcome to the Southern Writer's Group. Please introduce yourself. Zetta's discussion entitled Roll Call is a great place to do that if you'd like. Your accident sounds horrible! I hope you're doing a little bit better. Best, Nicky
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