December 29th, 2023 8 min. read
detailsChapter 25: Author's Playlist - A Soundtrack to Writing
Music and writing, seemingly distinct art forms, often intertwine in the creative minds of authors. There's an inherent connection between them that transcends the boundaries of their respective mediums. While one...
mood, music, soundtracks, favorites
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December 22nd, 2023 7 min. read
detailsChapter 24: Creating Buzz - Preparing for Book Launch
Welcome, dear readers, to another chapter of my writing journey. Today, we're delving into the exhilarating world of preparing for a book launch. As an independent author, navigating this terrain on a shoestring...
book launch, promotion, marketing, advertising
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December 15th, 2023 7 min. read
detailsChapter 23: The Power of Beta Readers - Shaping Your Story
Welcome back to another chapter of Red Ink, where we dive into the crucial phase of the writing process: harnessing the invaluable feedback from alpha and beta readers, and how it profoundly influences the development...
alpha reader, beta readers, critique, feedback
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December 8th, 2023 5 min. read
detailsChapter 22: Navigating the Publishing Industry - A Debut Author's Journey
Welcome back to another installment of Red Ink, where we delve into the fascinating world of writing and publishing. Today, we embark on a challenging yet crucial topic for aspiring authors, especially those making...
publishing, agents, query letter, submissions
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December 1st, 2023 4 min. read
detailsChapter 21: Status Update - A Little Behind on My Edits
In my pursuit of completing my manuscript and stepping into the realm of querying agents and publishers, I had placed Thanksgiving as the pivotal marker. However, my progress has hit a few snags along the way. Work,...
status, update, editing
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