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  • Jo Anne, gee, thanks for asking!  After I batted down that ugly beast of self-doubt, I pulled my novel out again, blew off the dust, and sent it off. I got some really...
  • Glad I'm not the only one who sees how crucial it is to take the business side of writing seriously! WordPress platform websites are fantastic, especially for people w...
  • The writers in the She Writes community are so right when they say there are things that only happen to women.  I have a story I have kept secret for many years due to...
  • The Chicago is what I use for fiction; I use AP Style for nonfiction. And, for self-published manuscripts, I like to develop a personalized style sheet that adapts to the author's voice. Thank you for this post!
  • Great column Nancy! I would add, check out the possibility of a low-residency MFA--the total cost is much less, you don't have to relocate or give up your day-job, and...
  • Hi Amy - thanks for visiting!  Vistaprint has many templates pre-made that you can add your personalized text to. Make sure to check it out!  I bet you'll create something great!  Jan
  • Very helpful tip, thank you Maria! I also like Donna's comment below. Does anyone know if Apple's Mail allows you to create a merge list? It certainly is true that a personalized email is just so much more ..... well.... personal! Thanks ladies. 
  • She Writers, I am moved, humbled by all these thoughts!  More detailed and personalized responses later today, but I just first wanted to say: THANK YOU!
  • Tina- That would make a really interesting blog post. I think there's a lot to be said for that face-to-face, personalized interaction. I hope it brings you lots of su...