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Writers Conference Takeaways: SBWC, 2026
Writers Conference Takeaways
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Since 1990 I’ve attended writers conferences, first as a student and once published, as a workshop leader. For me, the highlight of conferences has always been the evening keynote speakers. Back in the early days, sometimes ...
Who Axed Buffy and Why?
Buffy,the Vampire Slayer Series,Buffy 1.0, ran from 1997-2003 and collected millions of fans who turned an obscure new network, WB, into mainstream. In years since,the faithful have remained faithful so you can imagine the excitement when Hulu announced in February, 2026 that Buffy the ...
Teen Suicidal Ideation: Sensitive Subject Explored in Fiction
Teen Suicidal Ideation: Sensitive Subject Explored in Fiction
As I ready the publication of Deadly Little Secrets paperback edition, I'm doing what I did not do well in 2013 when we published this novel in ebook format only; finding my readers. ...
Midlife Switch to the Writing Life? This Show’s For You
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Midlife Switch to the Writing Life? This Show's For You
Exploring Midlife Career Transitions Through Storytelling
Are you someone who started out in one profession but found yourself drawn to writing later in life? If so, this show is dedicated to sharing ...
SweetSpot: Now and Then: Fiction About the Facts of Midlife
SweetSpot: Now and Then: Fiction About the Facts of Midlife
In my efforts to get my novel about one midlife women's life switch into raders hands, I've been on the prowl for marketing/promotion opportunities.
Midlife Women Entrepreneurs Podcast with host Lynette Turner, ...
The Value of Writing Conferences: Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater
The Value of Writing Conferences: Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater
JUN 09, 2024
We are in the era of internet writers. Those who have stories to tell, write them and then publish them. Some have training, many don’t. The ...
HOOKED: Example of a BOOK Proposal That Did! 5 day KDP FREE4Writers ebook
HOOKED: Example of a BOOK Proposal That Did!
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In 2005, I crafted a book proposal that the editor at St Martin's liked enough to want to sell ...
An Editor’s Worth: Max Perkins
An Editor's Worth: Max Perkins
For the ultimate appreciation of an editor's worth, I encourage you all to read A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius. My view of literary life forever changed after reading this biography that was recently made into ...
Premature Hiring of Editors-DON’T!
Premature Hiring of Editors-DON'T!
I've blogged about this topic a few times but it's worth repeating. Some writers seek editorial input prematurely. Unless you hope to work with an editor over time, one willing to help you craft and revise, (an ...
MarlaMiller.com: Brand Building Takes Time
MarlaMiller.com: Brand Building Takes Time
After 6 years of toiling out here as an independent editor, my labors-why I branded MarketingtheMuse to me in 2003- are beginning to bear fruit. I am attracting writers I want to help; solid story-tellers with solid stories ...