They say timing is everything. I agree. So is letting go. That’s why I say to whomever “they” are that I’m extending my 10-hour book publishing challenge to December 18. Why? First of all, it’s my blog challenge and I set the rules. (And my blog editors said it was okay.) Second, I felt overwhelmed by …
Category: -Diana Hirsch
Oct 18
You can write and publish your story in 10 hours
I dare you. Do you remember when writing was fun and carefree? I do. As a kid, I would pull out a notepad and write stories just because that’s how I chose to pass the time. I mostly wrote fantasy stories, some science fiction without all that technical mumbo-jumbo. My dragons had their own rules …
Aug 18
Amazon, Hachette and “the wretched $9.99 price point”
Print is dead. At least, that’s what the Big Five publishing houses fear. One company is fighting the potential loss of sales and its possible demise in a public battle that affects readers and writers alike. Before 2007 or so, the only way an author’s story was read was through a print copy in brick-and-mortar …
Jul 18
Yes, you can publish a book
My thoughts on self-publishing What is stopping you from publishing your book? You are. I have self-published two books so far, and I am thrilled about it. With the introduction of eReaders, writers have complete freedom in their craft. You have the ability to post anything online through a blog and various social media, …
Jun 18
Mental images: zombies and coffee
Good, strong writing is found all in the presentation. Consider the images that come to your mind when you read the following sentence: She was a zombie in need of more K-Cups. So, what does that refer to? Right now, you may be floundering and drowning in a sea of possibilities. You need context to …