Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
How I Found The Write Path Bloghop
Happy Monday, Folks!
Today I'm taking part in the How I Found The Write Path bloghop, hosted by the awesome Carrie Butler, who is celebrating her third blogiversary! Congratulations, Carrie!!
The idea for this bloghop is to create a free ebook to help new self-publishers on their journey to publication. Which is a fantastic idea, and I'm sure will help not only self-publishers, but those seeking traditional publication, too.
THE PROMPT:
Please write a letter/note to yourself when you first started writing toward publication.
The only thing I ask is that you keep it under 800 words, including as many (or as few) of these elements as you like:
- A lesson you learned the hard way
- Something you didn’t expect about the industry (positive/negative)
- A writing-related resource you could never do without now
- One thing you’d change about your journey
- One thing you’re glad you did
- Your number one tip for pursuing publication
- Anything else you feel is worth passing on
INFORMATION:
- The name you wish to be credited as
- The title (if any) you wish to follow your name, i.e. author of the series
- One major link where people can find you, i.e. website, blog, Twitter, etc.
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- Whether or not you give me permission to use your entry in the e-book compilation. Don’t feel bad if you don’t want in. We’d still love to read what you have to say!
Hey 2010 Clare,
Even though you're still unpublished, you're getting ever closer. But more importantly, you're happy where you are as a writer. So here's my advice to you, gained from the experiences of the last three and a half years, since you moved away from fan-fic and started branching out with your own original stories, and NaNoWriMo.
First and foremost ... don't rush and don't compare yourself to others. This isn't a race to see who in the blogging world can be published first. Just because some of your writing friends publish before you, that doesn't mean you're not as good, or that you're lacking in skills. Your time will come when you and your stories are ready, so don't sweat it.
Accept that your first story will suck. Hell, even your second and third won't be perfect. But no words are wasted words - those shelved manuscripts can be resurrected, and even if you decide not to, every novel is experience. Every MS is another step towards honing your skills. So, keep at it. And if you have to start over a bunch of times, don't worry, eventually all the aspects you're seeking will fall into place.
Never discount an opportunity. If there's a contest, or a blog hop, or a job opening, go for it. Even if you don't think you'll get it. Putting your name out there not only builds confidence, and connects you with awesome writerly people, but the end results might just surprise you.
Just because something worked/ didn't work for someone, doesn't mean it's right or wrong for you. Sure, ask other writers for their opinions based on their experiences, but know everyone's path is different. Seek your own truths by doing your own research and looking deeply at all aspects of something. Couple your own instinct with the advice of trusted friends, and you're sure to find the right way.
Hang in there, and know that in 2014, you're happier with your writing, and closer to publication than ever before.
Love,
2014 Clare
(Carrie, please feel free to include this in your book if you'd like, with a link back to my blog. Thanks. ^_^)
Today I'm taking part in the How I Found The Write Path bloghop, hosted by the awesome Carrie Butler, who is celebrating her third blogiversary! Congratulations, Carrie!!
The idea for this bloghop is to create a free ebook to help new self-publishers on their journey to publication. Which is a fantastic idea, and I'm sure will help not only self-publishers, but those seeking traditional publication, too.
THE PROMPT:
Please write a letter/note to yourself when you first started writing toward publication.
The only thing I ask is that you keep it under 800 words, including as many (or as few) of these elements as you like:
- A lesson you learned the hard way
- Something you didn’t expect about the industry (positive/negative)
- A writing-related resource you could never do without now
- One thing you’d change about your journey
- One thing you’re glad you did
- Your number one tip for pursuing publication
- Anything else you feel is worth passing on
INFORMATION:
- The name you wish to be credited as
- The title (if any) you wish to follow your name, i.e. author of the series
- One major link where people can find you, i.e. website, blog, Twitter, etc.
PLEASE INCLUDE:
- Whether or not you give me permission to use your entry in the e-book compilation. Don’t feel bad if you don’t want in. We’d still love to read what you have to say!
Even though you're still unpublished, you're getting ever closer. But more importantly, you're happy where you are as a writer. So here's my advice to you, gained from the experiences of the last three and a half years, since you moved away from fan-fic and started branching out with your own original stories, and NaNoWriMo.
First and foremost ... don't rush and don't compare yourself to others. This isn't a race to see who in the blogging world can be published first. Just because some of your writing friends publish before you, that doesn't mean you're not as good, or that you're lacking in skills. Your time will come when you and your stories are ready, so don't sweat it.
Accept that your first story will suck. Hell, even your second and third won't be perfect. But no words are wasted words - those shelved manuscripts can be resurrected, and even if you decide not to, every novel is experience. Every MS is another step towards honing your skills. So, keep at it. And if you have to start over a bunch of times, don't worry, eventually all the aspects you're seeking will fall into place.
Never discount an opportunity. If there's a contest, or a blog hop, or a job opening, go for it. Even if you don't think you'll get it. Putting your name out there not only builds confidence, and connects you with awesome writerly people, but the end results might just surprise you.
Just because something worked/ didn't work for someone, doesn't mean it's right or wrong for you. Sure, ask other writers for their opinions based on their experiences, but know everyone's path is different. Seek your own truths by doing your own research and looking deeply at all aspects of something. Couple your own instinct with the advice of trusted friends, and you're sure to find the right way.
Hang in there, and know that in 2014, you're happier with your writing, and closer to publication than ever before.
Love,
2014 Clare
(Carrie, please feel free to include this in your book if you'd like, with a link back to my blog. Thanks. ^_^)
Game On BlogHop
To help Kyra Lennon celebrate the release of the 2nd Edition of Game On, and the new covers it and Blindsided, I'm taking part in her sporting crushes bloghop!
Here are all the details:
The Game On Series is centered around a soccer team in the U.S, and those of you who have already read the books will know the hottie of the series is Radleigh McCoy. (Clare adds that Jesse is a hottie too, and Cassie Mae would agree with me!)
Between October 28th and October 31st, Kyra wants to hear from you about your sporting crushes!
Does David Beckham do it for you? What about swimming sensations Michael Phelps or Rebecca Adlington? When did you first notice your sporting crush, and what do you like best about them? Have you ever been lucky enough to see them in action?
Please keep posts to a maximum of 500 words (this is for my benefit, as I offered Kyra a 10-page essay! :P LOL!).
Yes, of course there are prizes!
1) New paperback copies of Game On and Blindsided
2) E-copies of any of my books (3 winners)
3) A full manuscript edit (2 winners)
Full details, and the linky sign up can be found here.
(I will try to keep this post under 500 words, but I'm making no promises! :P)
Growing up, I always had sporting crushes. Back when I was 14, and still into football (it's not soccer damn it) I amused the footie fans at matches with my love for various players!
Then, in my late teen/ early twenties, I got into WWE wrestling and my obsession began. Over the years, I've had crushes on various superstars, like John Cena, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler, and even the Undertaker!
Writing fanfic about my favourite wrestlers was how I got back into writing in my twenties, and helped me build the confidence to pursue writing as something more than a hobby.
And that leads us to today, and my recent (by recent, I mean for the past year!) wrestling crush ....
Roman Reigns!
Excuse me while I sit here and drool for ten minutes!
Roman, along with his Shield team-mates Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose debuted in the WWE almost a year ago at the Survivor Series pay per view, when they interfered in the WWE Championship match. They quickly caught the eye of myself and most of the wrestling community, as badasses fighting against the popular guys, due to the apparent injustice they saw in the WWE.
Some people loved to hate them, and some people cheered them because they were sick of the same top guys always winning. Their brand of justice was infectious, as they took out top guys, including the iconic Undertaker, and became champions when Ambrose won the U.S title on the same night Reigns and Rollins won the tag team titles.
It was impossible not to believe in the Shield.
Amidst the cheering, and being blown away by the synergy this trio had in the ring, I started to notice Roman ...
The first thing that stood out about him was his tattoos. The Samoan tribal design on his biceps is HOT! Then I noticed more and more things; like the intensity of his eyes. The primal roar he does before the Shield perform their team finisher, the triple powerbomb. The way he flicks his long dark hair back before doing his finishing move, the spear. The way his lip quirks up when he smirks or how he sticks his tongue out during matches.
My obsession grew, and soon I was stalking Tumblr and Twitter. Seeing pictures of Roman outside the ring only made me love him more. His awe at travelling to Tokyo with the WWE was adorable, and discovering he's engaged to his high-school sweet-heart, with whom he has a daughter melted my heart!
Yeah, I've got it bad!
I haven't been lucky enough to meet Roman, sadly, as I haven't been to a WWE event for years. But hopefully I can rectify that in the future. At the very least, I'd love to see him wrestle live!
So, that's my sporting crush! Now I'm going to hop around and read all about yours, make sure you do the same!
About Game On:
After swapping her small town life to work for one of the top soccer teams in the U.S, Leah Walker thought she could finally leave the ghosts of her past behind. However, when she meets serial womanizer, Radleigh McCoy, the memories of her old life come swarming back, and she is forced to ask herself whether she has really changed at all.
Find Game On online: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Smashwords | Goodreads
After swapping her small town life to work for one of the top soccer teams in the U.S, Leah Walker thought she could finally leave the ghosts of her past behind. However, when she meets serial womanizer, Radleigh McCoy, the memories of her old life come swarming back, and she is forced to ask herself whether she has really changed at all.
Find Game On online: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Smashwords | Goodreads
About Blindsided:
After a successful first soccer season in L.A, Jesse Shaw heads to London with his best buddy, Hunter, but his world is turned upside down when a dangerous prank threatens his career and his blossoming relationship with Hunter’s cousin, Isabelle.
Isabelle Mills lives in Notting Hill with her parents and her twin sister, Georgia. When she finds out her cousin is coming to stay, along with his famous soccer player friend, her first instinct is to hibernate until they’ve gone. However, once she meets Jesse, everything changes. He’s everything she ever wanted, but with so many obstacles in their path, can she really risk putting her heart on the line?
Find Blindsided online: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Smashwords | Goodreads
After a successful first soccer season in L.A, Jesse Shaw heads to London with his best buddy, Hunter, but his world is turned upside down when a dangerous prank threatens his career and his blossoming relationship with Hunter’s cousin, Isabelle.
Isabelle Mills lives in Notting Hill with her parents and her twin sister, Georgia. When she finds out her cousin is coming to stay, along with his famous soccer player friend, her first instinct is to hibernate until they’ve gone. However, once she meets Jesse, everything changes. He’s everything she ever wanted, but with so many obstacles in their path, can she really risk putting her heart on the line?
Find Blindsided online: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Smashwords | Goodreads
Memorable Mondays; Hire Carrie Butler, and join Cassie Mae's How to Date a Nerd Blog Hop!
Happy September, Folks! The summer is behind us, and the kids are about to return toschool, if they haven't already, so I'm back from my blogging break.
And what a fantastic way to return, sharing news from two of my favorite people in the blogosphere! Yes, I'm here, once again resuming my weekly posting schedule with Memorable Mondays!
So, what's memorable about today?
First, we have Carrie Bulter, and her awesome new author service Forward Authority!
Those of you who've seen the covers for Carrie's books Strength and Courage, as well as her website, CarrieBulter.com, will know what an awesome graphic designer she is. So, it makes sense that Carrie is expanding into the world of Design Services.
In the words of Carrie herself:
"Please feel free to look around the website, because I've tucked away all sorts of fun and helpful things. For example, I know what a pain it is to contact each and every designer you research for a quote—so, I nixed that. Forward Authority has a loose price list to help you budget, and it's broken down by hours. That way, regardless of your budget, you know there's a way to make your project happen. I've worked with Big 5 authors, small presses, self-published/indie authors, and book bloggers. There's no project too big or small. Seriously. If all you want is for me to touch up your author photo, I'm down with that. ;)"
And if that's not a big-enough incentive to check out Forward Authority, Carrie is also holding a giveaway!
The winner will receive a:
$100 Credit!
To help you start planning your epic win, here are some things you could do with $100:
- You could get an e-book cover (4 hours) for $100.
- You could get a digital art piece depicting one of your book characters (3+ hours) for $100.
- A basic brand logo (2 hours), a matching FB cover photo (1 hour), a blog button (30 minutes), and a 3D render (5 minutes) of your book for $100.
You know what else is memorable about today? Cassie Mae and her How to Date a Nerd Blog Hop!
Doesn't How to Date a Nerd just look awesome?! I can't wait for September 24th, when it's released!
I don't know where Cassie Mae finds the energy to parent three kids, and release, like, a gazillion books in one year!! It's no wonder she's decided to forgo a blog tour for Nerd, but that doesn't mean we miss out on all the fun!
Instead, Cassie Mae is hosting the How to Date a Nerd Blog Hop, and here's what she had to say about it:
"My bloggy buddies have seen this Nerd journey of mine since it started, and I want to celebrate with you by doing a nerdy blog hop!
Rules:
- Post an answer to this question: What is the nerdiest thing about you?
- Post the blog hop picture on your post and on your sidebar.
- Post the Goodreads link to How to Date a Nerd (oh look, here it is! I'll make it easy :)) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17976672-how-to-date-a-nerd
That's it! To join, put your blog right there in the linky list at the bottom of Cassie Mae's post.
And the prize for one of the participants! A Nerd swag pack! Including NERDS candy, Nerdy t-shirts, a signed copy of How to Date a Nerd, How to Date a Nerd keychains and buttons, and Spiderman 3 on DVD, because for some reason, I have two copies of that movie, haha!"
Those are my memorable things for Monday 2nd September! I hope they're memorable for you too!!
And if you're so inclined, please drop by for Working Wednesday, when I'll be updating about my WiP New Adult Paranormal Romance, and my marketing job at Curiosity Quills Press.
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