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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November 24th, 2023 8 min. read
detailsChapter 20: Writing in the Digital Age - Embracing Technology
Welcome back to this week's chapter of Red Ink and Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! Today, we're diving into a topic that has significantly reshaped the landscape of the publishing industry: the digital age. We'll...
digital, e-readers, audiobooks, Ulysses App, technology
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November 17th, 2023 6 min. read
detailsChapter 19: Expanding Horizons - Exploring Different Subgenres of Horror
Welcome back to this week's chapter of Red Ink, dear readers. Today, we're embarking on an extensive exploration of the diverse and chilling subgenres that make up the fascinating world of horror literature. These...
genre, subgenre
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November 10th, 2023 4 min. read
detailsChapter 18: Author's Reading Recommendations - Sharing Favorite Horror Books
Welcome back, dear readers, to another chapter of Red Ink. Today, we embark on a spine-tingling journey through the shadowy realms of horror literature. As an author, I've drawn inspiration from the masters of the...
books, classics, favorites, recommendations
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November 3rd, 2023 3 min. read
detailsChapter 17: The Role of Libraries - Advocating for Literature
Welcome back to Red Ink, where today we delve into the sacred realms of libraries. These venerable institutions are not mere repositories of books; they are the guardians of knowledge and the catalysts of creativity....
library, support
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