Tag: writer
member name: A. F. Stewart
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December 23, 2009 03:13 PM EST --
The following was written for the group Microfiction; it is not a happy Christmas story.
The challenge was to write a short piece of fiction, 500 words at most, revolving about . . .
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November 04, 2009 11:01 AM EST --
I logged in at Author's Den today, to update my page and discovered some interesting news. It seems the Author's Den and Lulu.com have combined forces to increase your marketing potential. . . .
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November 17, 2007 03:34 PM EST --
I recently tired of beating my head against the wall of traditional publishing, and decided to try out self-publishing. I did some research (Google is a wonderful invention) . . .
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November 30, 2007 09:56 AM EST --
I've been busy lately writing my new books, and marketing my published ones, and this activity spawned a thought.
What motivates people to buy books from new authors?
So am asking: . . .
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January 25, 2008 11:31 AM EST --
Today is Robbie Burns day! So eat up you haggis, have a wee dram and toast our dear Robbie.
Here is one of my Celtic poems, in his honour:
Uprising
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February 01, 2008 03:13 PM EST --
I've posted a short story here on Gather and I'd like some serious feedback.
It's a horror story, of sorts; just a small effort.
Here's the link:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977238201 . . .
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November 20, 2009 04:03 PM EST --
This week's genre is “ Your choice” .
The story should be 100 words or less and written for the following prompt:
It's time for those Thanksgiving stories. . . .
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November 24, 2007 11:18 AM EST --
Trying to market your books, and make a name for yourself as an author can be tough, especially if you self-publish. And it can be expensive, if you listen to all the big marketing companies. . . .
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January 04, 2008 02:21 PM EST --
I found this interesting website for readers and, I think, for writers.
It's called LibraryThing, and basically a place to cataloge your favourite books online, interact with people who like those . . .
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January 05, 2008 03:41 PM EST --
Just thought I would let everyone know that I offer a website award for the well-crafted, personal homepage. So if there are any writers, (or anyone else) out there, who would like to have a chance to . . .
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January 12, 2008 10:33 AM EST --
I recently recommended a website called LibraryThing, and I just wanted to let everyone know about a couple of features they have for authors.
If you are an author with one book published at one of . . .
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January 26, 2008 09:53 AM EST --
I've posted this story on my blog, and on MySpace, so I'm putting it up on Gather as well. It 's sort of a horror story, with some depicted violence, and implied violence, but nothing . . .
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November 12, 2009 10:25 AM EST --
This week's genre is Sales pitch. The story must be 100 words or less and written for the following prompt:
Pitch your idea for a new television series or movie or the next hot . . .
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December 01, 2009 06:14 PM EST --
This week's genre is Nostalgia . Write a story 100 words or less and written for the following prompt:
Tell me a story real or imagined that contains one or more of the following: . . .
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December 30, 2007 03:40 PM EST --
I've decided to post a quick how-to guide on book marketing, for those who have no funds to pay for professionals.
The Must Have Items:
A Website
A Press Kit (online and/or for mailing . . .
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May 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT --
Recently I have been I've been commenting in some discussions on the merits of self-publishing, and the one point that keeps surfacing is the quality of self-published books: they're not well edited, . . .
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July 14, 2009 07:20 PM EDT --
The following is a first draft of a new short story I wrote. Please feel free to critique.
Murdering Muse
Lyra floated near the ceiling, watching Nick type, as he ruined . . .
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November 05, 2008 03:30 PM EST --
Michael Crichton, author of such books as Jurassic Park and The Andromeda Strain , has died of cancer at the age of 66.
I always found his books a treat to read, and was quite shocked when I read . . .
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January 01, 2008 04:53 PM EST --
Thought I'd post a poem in honour of New Year's
Dionysus
Dionysus was the merriment,
and the joy.
The passion on the storm.
Herald of the sweet delight,
that ruined serenity . . .
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April 14, 2008 03:35 PM EDT --
I just finished my copy of Starsight by Minnette Meador, and I absolutely loved it. I highly recommend it.
Here's my review:
Starsight is a superior, old-fashioned, epic tale . . .
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