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Self-Conscious About Writing?

Within the past few hours I've talked to two friends who are trying to write and have ideas, but they get blocked by self-consciousness. It's a common problem--and it's a killer for creativity. Don't try to write something that's going to please other people. Try to write something that's only going to please your harshest critic--yourself. 

And surely don't try to write something that will appeal to everyone. There's never been a book, story or article that's had universal appeal. I mean the best-selling book in the world is the Bible, and there are LOTS of people who don't like that. So if God can't write a book with universal appeal, who the hell are we to try? Relax. The more you can have fun writing, the better your writing will be.

Want your E-book reviewed?

It's still hard to find critics and bloggers who'll accept E-books for review. (Digital revolution? WHAT digital revolution?)  Fortunately The Reviewer Yellow Pages, a labor of love from book blogger Christy Pinheiro, contains a section on reviewers who actually own digital readers and who are enthusiastic about reviewing E-books. For free. Check it out:

The Reviewer Yellow Pages

Looking for people who'll review your books? For free?

Check this out from book blogger Christy Pinheiro. It's incredibly helpful.

The Reviewer Yellow Pages

Introduction to Smashwords - Ebook Publishing and Distribution Made Easy

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Introduction to Smashwords - Ebook Publishing and Distribution Made Easy

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A short introduction to Smashwords

I swear by these folks. Self-publishing can't get any easier.

http://www.slideshare.net/Smashwords/introduction-to-smashwords-ebook-publishing-and-distribution-made-easy

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Try the OneLook Reverse Dictionary.
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