Is that dialogue from a thriller I am writing? Nope. Those words were part of Anthony Elonis’ Facebook tirade about murdering his estranged wife. His social media statements, along with other digital vitriol about murdering […]
The second best thing about Valentine’s Day – discounted chocolate. I’m waiting in line. See you next week when the choc-spike wears off. Photo Credit: Pete Wright | Unsplash Legal Disclaimer: Who needs one. It’s chocolate for
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Using images found online has become common practice. Photos, graphics, book covers, illustrations, and charts — people constantly use images to enhance their content on websites, blogs, and marketing or educational materials. Before using an
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Today I had the awesome experience of hanging out with humpback whales while surfing, which made me incredibly happy (wait…what blog post am I writing here). So why not write about something else that makes
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I have talked about ISBNs before, in connection with three things that protect and identify your book – copyrights, LCCNs, and ISBNs. But does your book really need an ISBN? It depends on your distribution
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Almost all writers dream about their book becoming a movie. Vivid images of Hollywood dance in our heads – big picture screens, premiers, stars, money, and notoriety. But moving from book to screen is a
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