Welcome to the September 4, 2013 edition Authors and Writers Carnival. Thank you to all of the contributors!
Writing
Geoff Hughes presents Stop making excuses. 6 ways to get your writing on track posted at The Write Stuff Blog – madhouseMEDIA, saying, “overcoming the excuses new writers use not to write.”
ebele presents How to sell yourself better (7 tips) posted at Street-side convos, saying, “Sharing some tips I have discovered in selling yourself and your work. Enjoy!”
Regina Naberhaus presents Writing a Welcome Letter to Your Baby to Include in Your Baby Book posted at Kidmondo, saying, “A baby book isn’t just a keepsake for recording a child’s milestones. It’s also a place to record your own feelings along the way, from hopes and fears to celebrations and major life changes. One way to make it feel like a special story for your little one is to write a welcome letter for your baby to include in your baby book.”
[email protected] presents Appeal of Arthurian Times for Today’s Kids posted at Blog-A-Licious Authors, saying, “Why kids like books set in Arthurian times.”
Jessica S presents Standard Service Agreements: Writing Rights posted at The Write Shadow, saying, “Before you dive headfirst into writing up your Standard Service Agreement, first you need to decide what rights you are willing to give up. Sound serious? It is.”
Book Reviews
Jacob Share presents $10000 in Prizes: The 7th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest posted at JobMob, saying, “Get exposure for your book and/or blog by submitting a guest post that connects job search (the topic of the contest) with your field of expertise.”
Christine Meunier presents Spirit Horse posted at equus-blog.com, saying, “Review of Spirit Horse by Ned Ackerman.”
Simpsonsparadox presents The Vicar’s Wife posted at Simpson’s Paradox.
Self-Publishing
Bryan Chau presents Secrets To eBook Publishing Success! posted at Success Pen Pal, saying, “self-publishing, eBook, strategies, success, mindset, tips, distribution, etc.”
Technology
Kimberley Grabas presents 34 Strategic Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Market Your Book and Your Author Brand posted at Your Writer Platform, saying, “Pinterest is exploding! And with it, so too are the opportunities for authors to expand their reach and increase their book promotion and brand awareness. Now the third largest social network, Pinterest acts as a virtual pin board that helps you organize and share things you find on the web. As you surf, you can pin images from other sites onto Pinterest where others can re-pin those same images. People head to Pinterest to find solutions, get ideas and to be inspired. Plus pinners are buyers. Hmmm… So how do we encourage them to be book buyers–your book buyers?”
Dan Robinson presents 10 iPhone Apps with the Best Translation Tools posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “People can connect with friends and learn of news from across the globe in seconds, from anywhere and at any time. With the onset of social networking, many people find themselves with acquaintances from all over the world.”
Self-Publishing
Christine Meunier presents Meet the Author Event posted at Horse Country, saying, “A Meet the Author event for the launch of a newly self published book, Horse Country by Christine Meunier.”
Books
Annette presents Unravelling The Human Origins Mystery Author Daniel Friedmann “The Broken Gift” Book Tour Sept – Oct 2013 – The YP Publishing posted at Comments for The YP Publishing, saying, “Book Release Online Event Sept – Oct 2013. During the tour there will be Contests * Giveaways * Reviews * Interviews”
Annette presents Author Interview – Daniel Friedmann “The Genesis One Code” posted at Comments for The YP Publishing, saying, “Author Interview – Daniel Friedmann “The Genesis One Code””
Stacey D presents Blog Interview with Professional Copywriter Lori Fletcher posted at The Ballantine Blog, saying, “Some excellent tips for writers from professional copywriter Lori Fletcher.”
Bryan Chau presents Confessions From A Successful Freelance Writer posted at Success Pen Pal, saying, “business, freelance writing, entrepreneurship, success, strategies, sales, etc.”
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