Giving Ourselves Grace in Our Writing Journey

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By Elle E. Kay This path we’ve chosen isn’t easy. Whether you’re indie, traditionally, or hybrid published, you have to manage your career. We all have to help with the marketing, juggle social media, send newsletters, and so much more. Keeping all those plates spinning without dropping any of them is nearly impossible. Yet, we expect to do it. And …

Surprises of Post Publication

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by Jane Kirkpatrick One of the surprises of being a published author is experiencing the side stories that result from the publication. A couple of my titles have resulted in watercolor artists painting their version of the story. We had events celebrating those paintings, selling them to raise money for non-profits. Several quilting groups through the years have chosen one …

The Business Side of Writing: Backing Up Your Claim of Being a Writer

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By Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton I love to create people with distinct personalities and unique skills and write about them to produce a story. I call myself a professional writer, but to the IRS I might be a hobbyist or a dreamer. How do I prove to government agents that I run a business? Here are a few steps to …