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Tag Archives: novelist
Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About Writing
It is with much delight that I get to introduce Sean Ferrell as my guest writer for today. I’m still in a state of shock that he said yes and that it only took a few days to get all … Continue reading
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Are you beginning with the end like author John Irving?
John Irving on the Writer’s Craft on YouTube Are you beginning at the end? Are you beginning at the beginning? Or are you beginning in the middle? When it comes to writing a new novel, what starts it off for … Continue reading
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The best way to self-promote that doesn’t offend
As a writer, when it comes to building your writer’s platform, social media is one of the easiest way to interact and build your brand. Everywhere you look it’s sell, sell, sell and you’re encouraged to promote you yourself. Building … Continue reading
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Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About the Book Trailer Numb
Thanks for coming back again for the third and final post on writer Sean Ferrell. The first two posts are below if you have not seen them: Sean Ferrell – The Author Talks About Writing Sean Ferrell – The Author … Continue reading →