For many writers who used or heard of Kindle Vella in the Beta phase, the issue that stood out had to do with the rights of authors who wanted to take their completed work from the Kindle Vella platform and turn it into Ebook, paperback, and/or audiobooks. Originally, the KV program was extremely strict aboutContinue reading “My Kindle Vella Story, Part 3 (Vella to Novel)”
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My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 2
This is the second post in a series. If you would like to read Part 1, please go back to last week. Kindle Vella has challenged me to learn a great deal as a writer. It forced me to learn more about my own process of writing, as well as what works on the platform.Continue reading “My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 2”
My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 1
If you’re a writer or a reader, you may have heard a bit about Kindle Vella. There are plenty of articles all over the web with specific analytics to help writers decide if they want to use Kindle Vella or not. This is not that kind of post. I won’t be using graphs or chartsContinue reading “My Kindle Vella Journey, Part 1”
Writing Book Review: Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story
Photo of Your Writing Matters: How to Banish Self-Doubt, Trust Yourself, and Go the Distance by Colleen M. Story, and my current journal. If you have ever doubted your call to be a writer, then I highly recommend reading this book. With gracious words, kind invitations to consider your own life, concise summaries of whyContinue reading “Writing Book Review: Your Writing Matters by Colleen M. Story”
Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee
I admit, I was at a loss for words this week, especially which word to pick for this post. And then, I went to the mailbox and found a special envelope containing a contributor copy of the Winter 2023 Edition of 3rd Wednesday, which made me think it might be a good day to discussContinue reading “Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee”
A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review
This is part of a series of posts for authors and writers, reviewing craft, writing, and inspirational books for authors. With 30 years of DIY reading and some writing classes behind me, I’ve read many, many books on writing. These are just the best of the best. I don’t plan to spend much, if anyContinue reading “A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review”
Word and Story Hunter: Unhesitating
Word of the Day: UnhesitatingDefinition: Not hesitatingFound at Free Dictionary and Merriam WebsterIn a sentence: The firefighters responded to danger with unhesitating courage. Unhesitating isn’t a word I use often, despite taking on certain tasks with breakneck, unchecked enthusiasm. I came across it when I was working on my National Novel Writing Month challenge. It’sContinue reading “Word and Story Hunter: Unhesitating”
Advent: Joy + A Book Review + And it’s a Tuesday
Somehow, mainly, I think because I had a bit going on, I lost track of my Sunday-Monday posts I had planned. So, here, they are, without much further ado, except, well, more at the end. The third Sunday and week of Advent is dedicated to joy. Joy as in a deep kind of happiness. JoyContinue reading “Advent: Joy + A Book Review + And it’s a Tuesday”
IWSG November: Do You NaNoWriMo?
Insecure Writer’s Support Group A database resource site and support group for writers and authors. Featuring weekly guests and tips, a monthly blogfest gathering, a Facebook group, a book club, and thousands of links – all to benefit writers! #IWSG Website / Facebook Group / Twitter / Book Club Reedsy Discount / Past Issues NovemberContinue reading “IWSG November: Do You NaNoWriMo?”
Writing Productivity: Why celebrate every word and moment?
Do you track your writing goals? Do you celebrate what you’ve accomplished? Read more to find out what I do to celebrate my writing productivity and how this is helping me become a healthier, happier writer.