She read the names aloud as if one would speak to her; it’s me.
“Ruby Red, Fire Engine Red, Startling Red, Kiss Me Red.”
Maybe she was wrong.
“Cheating Red.”
She raised the stick higher and ran it across the crumpled, red-stained shirt in her hand. It was a perfect match.
You’ve finally reached the pinnacle, revisions are complete and your query is perfect and your manuscript ready. You’re anxious to contact agents, but is it really ready for primetime?
Before you hit send, read Ryan Lanz’s, A Writer’s Path, 16 Query Tips From Literary Agents.
I grew up checking books out at our local library. When I became an adult, the local library was one of the first places I visited whenever I moved to a new community. Although, once I acquired my Kindle, the trips to the physical library became less, my reading didn’t slow down. In fact, I still check out books from the library, only now it’s virtual.
So, what a pleasant surprise to discover, via C.S. Larkin and her guest, Porter Anderson, the exciting new program, Self-e.
From Library Journal and BiblioBoard, Self-e is a platform where independent authors can get their ebooks into the American Library system. Wow! You can read about it and even upload your e-book here at @ Live Write Thrive Introducing Authors’ New, Free Entry into Libraries: Self-e.
And while you’re there, submit to the Library Journal’s 2015 Self-Published eBook Awards. $4000 in winnings. The deadline is midnight August 31, 2015.
As always, I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. And as always, you can follow me on Facebook at SheilaMGood and Twitter @cofcmom.
I realize it has been more than a week since my last post and I apologize to my readers. An unexpected hospitalization took me out of commission. Although I’m better, I’m not quite back to full speed. So, today’s post is one I wrote a while back in response to a prompt on lists. Enjoy.
For those close to me, they know I love lists. I’ve been a list-maker as long as I can remember. There’s something innately satisfying about striking through or checking off a task.
The types of lists are limitless. Grocery, spring cleaning, Christmas shopping, books to read, stories to write, blog posts, bucket list, and the, ever helpful, pros and cons list.
Shortly after we married (second marriage for both of us), I discovered a pros and cons list my husband had begun when we started dating! Obviously, the pros won out and 23 years later, we often pull it from its place of safekeeping and enjoy a good laugh. There are many benefits to making lists, including finding Mr. or Mrs. Right.
Benefits of List MakingOur world is often a whirlwind of busyness. In the rush to meet everyone’s needs, we often forget important appointments or feel overwhelmed with to-do tasks. Lists help:
It’s not always about staying on track. Sometimes it’s about clearing the cobwebs of our mind. Stress-relief is one of the major benefits for list making. With each check mark or line crossed through a task, there is an incredible sense of accomplishment and in some cases, relief. Reduced stress means more Zzz’s and a clearer mind. And, trust me, I need all the help I can get in that department.
Want more information on the benefits of list making? Check out The List Producer.
Having a list at our disposal has never been easier. We all have cell phones and there are numerous Apps we can utilize. I’m partial to the Reminder App and Sticky Notes.
Want to explore the best Apps for list making? You can check out, Forbes – The 9 Best To-Do List Apps for 2014.
Are you a list maker? What are your favorite lists?
I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story. And as always, you can follow me on Facebook at SheilaMGood and Twitter @cofcmom.
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