Providing editorial and PR support to creatives -- writers, artists, hoteliers, and dreamers.
Projects:
"The Witchling Trilogy" by Lizzy Ford
"On the Run" by Gordon Korman
"The Curse of the Romanovs" by Staton Rabin
"The Fidelity Files" by Jessica Brody
"Oliver Nocturne" by Kevin Emerson
"The Fugitive" series by Melissa Pearl
Is writing a bit like drinking a kale smoothie? Good for you, but hard to get started? Read on for writing prompts.
https://www.miawalshaw.com/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-writing/
If you have a great writing prompt, share it in the comments.
Is writing a bit like drinking a kale smoothie? Good for you, but hard to get started? Read on for writing prompts.
https://www.miawalshaw.com/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-writing/
If you have a great writing prompt, share it in the comments.
In honor of International Remembrance Day, I'm proud to showcase one of my client's newest books, an important memoir of and .
https://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Legacy-Holocaust-Shaped-Generations/dp/B08T43T9QK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Survivor%27s+Legacy&qid=1611774686&sr=8-1
The Survivor’s Legacy: How the Holocaust Shaped Future Generations
Four Steps to Self Publication
https://www.miawalshaw.com/four-steps-to-self-publication/
Publishing a book can be a daunting process. It requires careful follow through and these four steps to self publication.
I'm a huge fiction fan, but this post by BookBub caught my eye... "20 Nonfiction Books that Read like Novels". Which one are you likely to pick up?
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-narrative-nonfiction-books-publishers-blurbs?position=2&source=multicontent&target=title
Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction.
Do you think you must "write what you know"? Personally, I think it's fine to mix it up and try something new.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/write-what-you-know-or-have-some-fun/
No doubt you've heard publishers implore authors, "Write what you know." Should you write what you know or have some fun?
Sad to hear that TikTok might leave the U.S.? "Reel" might reel you in. What do you think?
Facebook’s Instagram has offered financial incentives to TikTok users with millions of followers to persuade them to use a new competing service, an escalation in a high-stakes showdown between the two social-media giants.
If you can dream it, you can write it!
Looking for a prompt? Flex your writing muscle with one of these...
http://ow.ly/IdGO50AGFFc
Writing prompts can breathe life into your imagination. These creative writing prompts in over 20 genres will help you find your next book idea.
Where do you find inspiration?
Writing is a Process
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writing-is-a-process/
Are you a writer who starts a project, but won't finish? Writing is a process. Like long distance runs, you must pace yourself, not sprint toward 'the end.'
I like to ask people why they write. Did you always dream of being a writer? In the best case scenario, their face lights up and they reply that they couldn’t imagine not writing. This is my favorite reason, but I recognize that there are others. Some might site financial gain or the thrill of seeing their name on a book cover. [ 632 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writers-be-true-to-yourself/
Did you always dream of being a writer? Writers be true to yourself. Write for the sheer enjoyment that a creative endeavor can bring.
Writers, are you too busy to be a reader? This is why you need to find the time. https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writers-need-to-be-readers/
Sometimes the “rules” of good writing are a mash-up of contradictions. Be original, but follow the rules of those who have come before you. Don’t plagiarize, but take lessons from classic story structures. To find the perfect balance, writers need to be readers. I recently read a literary comp...
Are you choosing keywords to improve discoverability of your book?
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/best-practices-with-keywords/
I recently wrote about how keywords can make your book sales soar. Here are more best practices with keywords to try out immediately.
What makes a character stay in your mind long after you finish a book?
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=200
Years ago, I was a publishing snob. I had worked as an editor for authors who were published by St. Martin’s Press, Scholastic, and Simon & Schuster. The idea of self-publishing was still a no-no, but then I took the leap to not only work with indie authors, but via my alter ego, Mia Fox, I became one, too. It was my best decision for creativity, passion, and career control. [ 833 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=198
Years ago, I was a publishing snob. Then, I learned the world of indie authors. Passion, creativity, career control. This is why I love them.
How do you make your book standout from the crowd? Today's consumer has hundreds…scratch that, thousands…actually, millions of book choices. Authors may want to believe that the majority are poorly written, with low-quality production in the form of cheap covers and unattractive formatting. Yet, the reality is that there are unlimited numbers of high-quality books available. You are part of a competitive field. [ 574 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=202
There are unlimited numbers of high-quality books available. You are part of a competitive field. So what will make them choose your book?
Writers, it's not enough to create a terrific book. You have to also publicize it. Find out why writers need graphics.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=204
Authors are the creators of beautiful words. But today, they need to also evoke emotion with graphics to promote those words.
It's time. Find your best creative self.
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01LKC8YY0&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PakTEbKTMH8CM&tag=evatopia-20
Shared via Kindle. Description: Have you ever asked…What if I could work for myself? How can I pursue my creative dreams? How do I become more successful? The idea of being creative triggers mixed reactions. Some people admit to feeling a passion for creati...
Don't hurry to publish. Research first or let me help with keyword and category advice.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=209
If you’ve uploaded your ebook to Amazon or other sites, you’re familiar with keywords and categories. How important are these keywords? Can the right choices make book sales soar?
A quick writing challenge for y'all... Kill your Adverbs.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=211
Ask a professional editor or publisher what makes them cringe and chances are they’ll reply, “adverbs.” Let me show you a more descriptive way to write.
It seems that everyone is using their downtime to accomplish so many things. But consider this... you might accomplish more if you focus on less.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=213
I used to multi-task with a flourish, proudly boasting about how much I could do at one time. Trust me, I had mad skills that would have enthralled circus-goers or at the very least gotten a round of polite applause. I had perfected the art of feeding my dogs while making my children’s lunches dur...
Such beautiful photos... a tribute to the power of having patience -- something every author needs. Take a look and find .
This English artist creates these breathtaking aerial patterns in the snow by walking in carefully plotted circles for hours at a time.
Find your creative passion. You're never too old to pursue your dreams.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/12/02/these-two-men-just-released-their-first-music-album-age/?_=tid=sm_ril&utm_source=reddit.com
One of their songs is titled "I Just Can’t Remember Your Name.“
Last day to grab some free and .99 books through this great promo!
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Click on the Banner to get to the Giveaway or Go HERE to get there. That’s not all. Scroll to the bottom for a Bonus Giveaway. 3 winners. $GC and print editions. Hello! Fans and friends. Val…
Writers...be aware of agents and "publishers" who want to charge you fees.
https://annerallen.com/2019/01/new-writing-scams-2019/
Writing Scams are nothing new. Bogus agents, useless marketing schemes, and vanity publishers abound. Here are the 2019 twists on the old scams.
We all have our favs, but this list is the NY Times' favorite books of 2018. Of those listed, which one do you want to check out?
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/books/review/best-books.html
The editors of The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year.
Inspiration for your ears...here's a list of the most popular podcasts of 2018.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/favorite-podcasts-2018_us_5bf5a953e4b0771fb6b571e7?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=__Streamline__120118&utm_content=__Streamline__120118+Version+A+CID_2fd399c424fc0bbe0c3e3ac364ba25c1&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=2018%20podcast%20recommendations&ncid=newsltushpmgentertainment__Streamline__120118
From the infuriating to the inspirational, these are the best series that earbuds had to offer this year.
4 Reasons to Spend Money On Experiences, Not Possessions
You won’t talk about your new phone purchase five years from now, but you will definitely be talking about a great experience that you had.
Congratulations to my client, Sarah Elmore, on her remarkable debut.
Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2lDzzBw
Another successful book baby birth! Congratulations to Jami Lilo on the debut of "The Mermaid Upstairs."
https://www.amazon.com/MERMAID-UPSTAIRS-Jami-Lilo-ebook/dp/B07DHWWD2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529769322&sr=8-1&keywords=the+mermaid+upstairs
Yesterday 16-year-old Emily’s mother was a high-powered attorney. Today she is a mermaid. While the car accident they were in left Emily relatively unscathed, her mother is just not the same. She doesn’t care about court cases and keeps talking about her missing tail.But life doesn&...
So pleased to have handled book packaging (editing, cover design, formatting) on this debut by Diana Ferrare-Magaldi. Congratulations Diana on your book baby!
https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Davy-Jones-Coming-Age/dp/1719003858/ref=sr_1_2_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528918061&sr=8-2&keywords=Looking+for+Davy+Jones
For Teens, Young Adults, and Baby Boomers alike... Set amidst the backdrop of the turbulent 1960s, “Looking for Davy Jones,” is a coming-of-age tale about five teenage girls growing up during the time of the Vietnam War, flower children, sexual awakening, and rock ‘n roll, as well as the chall...
Need a good summer reading list? has compiled their choices. http://ow.ly/HsFT30koo8G
With every sunny day of summer, the urge to sit in a park with a good book grows stronger. As you browse on a tablet or wander through a bookstore, consider picking up a book written by a student, alumnus, or faculty member from the Creative Writing Programs at Hamline.
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced two programs designed to support women cinematographers working in Hollywood. The tuition-free programs are sponsored by 21st Century Fox. Through studies and practical experience, the AFI Cinematography Introductory Intensive for Women (CIIW), will take place on August 3-6, at the AFI campus and consists of workshops, discussions, and screenings designed to encourage participants to become cinematographers. [ 135 more words ]
http://www.evatopia.org/afi-offers-tuition-free-program/
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced two programs designed to support women cinematographers working in Hollywood. The tuition-free programs are sponsored by 21st Century Fox. Through studies and practical experience, the AFI Cinematography Introductory Intensive for Women (CIIW), will take p...
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