Happy New Year everybody!
Hope your post party hangovers are not too bad; remember to drink plenty of water, and greasy food works wonders. Let’s start the New Year with a determination to write more this year. If you are publishing your own book, like me, take a deep breath and promise your self not to slow down.
I want to start this year by giving you all an invaluable writing resource. I believe it is a must join for any new writer. I have learned that we all write alone, but you cannot edit, publish, or market your book alone. You need to know what people are doing right and wrong, get direction, and even find some emotional support. Don’t make the mistake I made the first time I tried to publish my book, you can't do it alone.
The Web site that has helped me the most with pre and post publication has been absolutewrite.com. I found it during one of my late night – Tequila fueled -- research sessions by accident. New and experienced writers will love it. I have never posted a question on absolutewrite.com that was not answered intelligently and quickly. There must be people that spend all day just answering posts. It’s easy to use, friendly, and FREE! Below is how they describe themselves:
“Absolute Write offers articles and information about fiction,
nonfiction, screenwriting, freelancing, and copy writing. In addition, we
provide information about editing, publishing, agents, and market research.
You'll find links to classes, software, and a large and active online community
of writers and publishing professionals.”
Use this resource in January to start writing or pushing your novel. That includes me. I’ve been thinking about writing a short story, maybe putting it on Zoetrope.com for feedback. I don’t know. After writing Confessions of an Internet Pornographer I’ve gotten so busy with publishing and creating a marketing plan I’ve had little time to write.
If anyone reads this blog say hello. If no one is reading this then I bid the wind good bye for now.
Lucho
