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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

Can't think of the right word?

Try the OneLook Reverse Dictionary.
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/use-the-reverse-dictionary-nanowrimo-tip-18_b17225#disqus_thread

The new Warholism

Everyone in America will write 15 books.

Amazon has picked Tell No Lie, We Watched Her Die...

…for one of its new marketing programs. Just go to the book link below and you’ll see a GREEN BOX in the right-hand column that says “Read first chapter free.” Click that and you’ll get said chapter on your PC, Mac, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Droid, Blackberry—pretty much anything outside of chisel-ready stone. The chapter will appear in a Kindle-like window complete with Kindle-like navigation. There’s even a button that allows you (if I may be so bold) to buy the complete book.

Give it a shot. It’ll only take a couple of minutes of your time to read.  You have nothing to lose—and you might gain a few laughs at my expense.  Many thanks.

TELL NO LIE, WE WATCHED HER DIE

The lit-crit take: A character-driven thriller, centering on themes of celebrity, addiction and survival.

The pure plot pitch: The sex tape of a famous actress suddenly turns up on the internet, showing her on the last night of her life. The full version is being offered for sale, and the reason for its high price goes way beyond celeb voyeurism. The video also contains a clue to who killed her. That’s why everyone is—literally—dying to see it.

http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Lie-Watched-Her-Die/dp/1451534957/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1

Cooks Source

I urge you all to send a nasty message to Cooks Source Magazine, a place where plagiarism is always on the menu.

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/cooks-source-magazine-flooded-with-protests_b16070

Amazon has picked one of my books...

namely, SEX DEATH DREAM TALK, for its new marketing program. The link below will take you to the book's page, where you’ll see a GREEN BOX in the right-hand column that says “Read first chapter free.” Click that and you’ll get said chapter on your PC, Mac, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Droid, Blackberry—pretty much anything outside of chisel-ready stone. The chapter will appear in a Kindle-like window complete with Kindle-like navigation. There’s even a button that allows you (if I may be so bold) to buy the complete book.

Give it a shot. It’ll only take a couple of minutes of your time to read.  You have nothing to lose--and you might gain a few laughs at my expense.  Many thanks.

SEX DEATH DREAM TALK

The lit-crit take: A character-driven thriller, centering on themes of redemption, revelation and the power of the unknown.

The pure plot pitch: What do you do when clues to an unsolved murder have been coded in a stolen $50 million painting? You try to steal it back. Only you have to deal with corrupt collectors, crazy thieves, lust-powered women, shootouts, betrayals, double-crosses and surprises. And a psychic dog named Hillary. It’s not as easy as it sounds.

CLICK IT HERE!

Amazon has picked Sex Death Dream Talk...

…for one of its new marketing programs. The link below will take you to the book's page, where you’ll see a GREEN BOX in the right-hand column that says “Read first chapter free.” Click that and you’ll get said chapter on your PC, Mac, Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Droid, Blackberry—pretty much anything outside of chisel-ready stone. The chapter will appear in a Kindle-like window complete with Kindle-like navigation. There’s even a button that allows you (if I may be so bold) to buy the complete book.

Give it a shot. It’ll only take a couple of minutes of your time to read.  You have nothing to lose--and you might gain a few laughs at my expense.  Many thanks.

SEX DEATH DREAM TALK

The lit-crit take: A character-driven thriller, centering on themes of redemption, revelation and the power of the unknown.

The pure plot pitch: What do you do when clues to an unsolved murder have been coded in a stolen $50 million painting? You try to steal it back. Only you have to deal with corrupt collectors, crazy thieves, lust-powered women, shootouts, betrayals, double-crosses and surprises. And a psychic dog named Hillary. It’s not as easy as it sounds.

CLICK HERE