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Today, 09:42 AM

Sam W replied to a thread Beard Challenge... in The Writers' Lounge

My beard has clear streaks of red through it even when it's just stubble. Don't see a single grey hair in sight. Of course, I'm Irish so that might...

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Today, 05:57 AM

Tiamat10 replied to a thread Will content writing for sites like textbroker help? in Writing Discussion

With sites like Yahoo Voices and Suite 101 and others, you can use them to build your resume to an extent. Granted, it's not necessarily relevant to...

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Today, 03:22 AM

Tiamat10 replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

Well, here's my two cents on this little tidbit: If you're not willing to put forth the time and effort required to make your book as free of...

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Today, 02:39 AM

Tiamat10 replied to a thread Will content writing for sites like textbroker help? in Writing Discussion

Personally, I've been one of Textbroker's contributors for about five years now. As far as earning extra income is concerned, yes, there are very...

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Today, 02:33 AM

Tiamat10 replied to a thread Storyboarding your novel in Writing Discussion

There's this book that I've been reading for the past few days (;)) that recommends using a similar technique. The author calls it a beat sheet. ...

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Today, 12:56 AM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

:roll: ](*,) :deadhorse: Every picture tells a story.

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Today, 12:03 AM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

As Baron said, there are traditionally published novels with all of the above present. I'm not sure whether this is a reflection of the belief that...

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Yesterday, 11:49 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

It isn't unusual for books to appear with typographic errors, even from the mainstream publishers. This is happening more these days as spending...

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Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

I think the writer might benefit from withdrawing the work from publication and going through it chapter by chapter in the workshop. That way he may...

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Yesterday, 10:41 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

Not getting a good deal is why most sensible writers get an agent.

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Yesterday, 09:03 PM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

I'm never one for kicking a man when he is down, but the first paragraph of the work tells me all I need to know. 'Nobody' is all one word....

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Yesterday, 08:50 PM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

That 70% you refer to is a base-rating. It doesn't take into account the minimum 40% royalty of all sales that bookstores will request. In some of my...

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Yesterday, 02:55 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

*facepalm* When self publishing the onus is on the writer to promote his work, that's a no-brainer. To that end it's important to consider the...

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

Sam W created an article Dereliction of Duty Paperback Now Available! in Book Reviews

My debut novel, Dereliction of Duty, is finally available as a paperback. If you're a fan of thrillers, give it a look here: Dereliction of Duty. ...

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