Here’s an opportunity for those of you who love to write flash fiction under 500 words.
ann Harrison Author
The Benefits of Hearing Your Book Read Aloud
Have you ever wondered how you can find the trouble spots in your WIP? Why not read it aloud or have someone read it to you. Tex to Speech programs are great for reading books aloud. Personally I have to read my book aloud to myself, using my braille display as I’m so used to the voice of my screen reader. The following post will explain the benefits of hearing your book read aloud to you.
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Experiments in Dream-Space
It’s funny you should mention that, because some dreams stay with me long after I wake up. Maybe that means that you should revisit those characters again.
Editors and Beta Readers – Vital for Independent Authors
As Indie authors, we must do all we can to make our books stand out above the crowd. Here are a couple of tips you need to take into consideration if you plan to self-publish your book, instead of finding an agent and working with a traditional publisher.
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Tuesday Talk with… author Ann Harrison-Barnes
Let me give you a couple of updates. First of all, I find that I also like reading fantasy. I’m currently reading Make Me No Grave by Hayley Stone through audible. The nonfiction book has been put on hold for now. In its place, I am releasing a fantasy novelette entitled Winter Haven Rescue on … Read more
Smashwords vs. Draft2Digital – by Melinda Clayton…
Good morning everyone,
I’m sharing a post that I feel is valuable to all indie authors, because it gives you even more options to choose from. Although this post originated on another blog, I’m pressing it from Chris The Story Reading Ape’s blog, because there’s no links to reblog the original post.
Please comment on the original blog, give it a like and a share or two.
Happy writing and God bless.
Original Song – Free the Fae Folk – Excerpt From My Short Story
Here is an example of how songs can be used in our work.
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Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Sophia Tsegaye
Here’s a fabulous interview with a children’s author.
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Why you need to define success for you
Here’s a blog post that will help you figure out your definition of success.
Why you need to have Beta Readers
Here ae several reasons why you should consider finding beta readers for your work. This post also gives some tips for working with beta readers once you find the ones that are the right fit for your genre
Charles Bonnet Syndrome and the Faeries
Here’s an article that I hope you find as interesting and fascinating as I did. Please be sure to comment on the original blog.
My To-Do List
I have an echo dot, so I ask Alexa to keep a to do list, an ideas list and a notes list, among other things.
Writing and Music – Guest Post by, Jaq D Hawkins…
As a matter of fact, many of my story ideas come from the melodies I hear in my head. These melodies may not be familiar to me, as ones that I know and love, but I often times find myself making up words to go along with them or humming them on the porch. I … Read more
Wait…
Your descriptions are so vivid, I can visualize what you see in my mind’s eye. The only thing I would add as a backdrop to your window watching session is the sound of windchimes on your front porch. That will give you the perfect excuse to wait!
My Family Can’t Find Out!
Here’s some encouragementfor you memoire writers out there. This post also serves to encourage other writers .
AN EXPLOSION OF STORIES PART 2: Solstice and the Slow Awakening
It sounds as if the smallest things that happen throughout the course of the day brings back memories, either good or bad. This was a very good story. Like you, we have wind chimes on our porch. Once my tiny house is built, I want chimes on my porch too.
*Kindling Friendship* Ann Barnes
Thanks for having me, Jone. It was a pleasure chatting with you. If you’d like to have another charming little updated chat in the future, please let me know. I’d love to visit with you again.
IS BLOGGING ART?: Why I Blog and What It Means To Me
If blogging isn’t writing, I don’t know what you’d call it. For those writers who say they don’t have time to focus on their blogs, I often wonder if they spend as much time writing as they say they do. I think blogging is an artform. The blogging itself and the art of writing go … Read more