1.30.2014

#StorySprouts and The Art of Revision with L. Diane Wolf!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting L. Diane Wolf at Spunk on a Stick's Tips today. The topic is Help! It's Time to Revise, and some techniques you can use when it's time to delve into revisions. 

Head on over there to visit Diane, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your best revision tips!

Thanks Diane for hosting!

xoxo

PS - TOMORROW is the final stop on our Story Sprouts Tour! Nutschell will be visiting Milo James Fowler to talk about writers and a very special part of our writing routines.

1.29.2014

Talking about the Five Stages of First Publication with Lynda R. Young

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Lynda R. Young with .W.I.P. It: An Author's Journey today. We're talking about The Five Stages of First Publication, and how it feels the first time you put your name in print. 

(Yes, we made up the five stages, but sure you all can relate!) 

Head on over there to visit Lynda, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your own stages of publication!

Thanks Lynda for hosting!

xoxo

1.28.2014

Art and Literature! #StorySprouts visits Emilyann Girdner Today!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Emilyann Girdner with Anything Imagined today. We're talking about Canvas to Page: Art and Literature. 

Head on over there to visit Emilyann, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share the visual cues that inspire you!

Thanks Emilyann for hosting!

xoxo

PS - We had a bonus stop over the weekend with Mrs. Mommy Booknerd, who interviewed Nutschell and me with a nice book announcement! Thank you Emily for hosting us! Check it out.

1.23.2014

#StorySprouts visits Paranormal Point of View: Ten Reasons to Write for Kids!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Lisa Gail Green with Paranormal Point of View today. We're talking about Ten Reasons to Write for Kids. 

Head on over there to visit Lisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your thoughts on why you think writing for kids is fantastic!

Thanks Lisa for hosting!

xoxo

PS - The tour continues this weekend, with some excellent posts by Nutschell.

Fri, Jan. 24 - The Value of Critiques with MJ Fifield
Sat, Jan. 25 - The Power of Names with PK Hrezo
Mon, Jan. 27 - Assembling Your Publishing Team with Stephen Tremp

I'll be back Tuesday for another round!

1.22.2014

#StorySprouts Tour Continues! Writers and Editors with Annalisa Crawford!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Annalisa Crawford with Wake Up, Eat, Write, Sleep today. We're talking about one of the most important relationship in a writer's life - that with their editor. The title of the post is MATCHED! I Now Declare You Writer and Editor.

Head on over there to visit Annalisa, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your thoughts on working with an editor.

Thanks Annalisa for hosting!

xoxo

1.21.2014

#StorySprouts on Tour - Why Writing in Community Rocks our Socks with Christine Rains!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Christine Rains today. We're talking about how writers can benefit from Writing in Community.

Head on over there to visit Christine, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your thoughts on what it means to you to write alongside fellow authors!

Thanks Christine for hosting!

xoxo


PS - This weekend, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited the ever supportive, blog fest guru Arlee Bird to talk about the Benefits of Joining a Professional Writing Organization and Jamaican award-winning author J.L. Campbell to talk about Using Archetypes to Create Your Characters. Check it out!

1.16.2014

Today's Story Sprouts Tour Stop: How to Hawk Your Self-Published Book with Shelly Arkon!

Hello writercizers!

Story Sprouts is visiting Shelly Arkon today. The topic is all about getting right down to business … Book for Sale! Book for Sale! Hawking Your Self Published Story and I share a baker's dozen tips about how to get your book into the hands of readers.

Head on over there to visit Shelly, her furry companions Sir Poops and Hair Ball, my co-editor Nutschell Anne Windsor,  and me, and share your thoughts on the best way to SELL a book!

Thanks Shelly for hosting!

xoxo


PS - Yesterday, as part of the Story Sprouts tour, Nutschell visited master blogger Alex Cavanaugh to talk about the five movies based on YA book to watch out for this year. Check it out!