Why Twitter is a Great Resource for Writers
First an introduction to how I started using Twitter: When I first started this blog I mentioned that I had been reading about the importance of creating an author platform. One of the tips I came...
View ArticleMore Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts
Fresh back from my holiday away I thought it was time for another post on helpful sites and blog posts I’ve come across in the past month. Twitter Chats for Writers A comprehensive list of the various...
View ArticleBlogiversary Celebrations: Part Two – Award Ceremony
Welcome to the first ever The Graceful Doe Blogiversary Award Ceremony! It’s nice to see everyone dressed in their finest. Now that everyone is seated let the award ceremony begin. Over the past year...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites & Blog Posts February 2011 Edition
Before I do this month’s roundup of helpful writing sites and blog posts, I just want to send out my thoughts and prayers to those in New Zealand affected by the earthquake. If you wish to donate to...
View Article5 Things I’ve Learned About Writing Query Letters
I recently decided to enter ABNA (Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Awards) as a test to see if I could get past the pitch round. I’ve written and rewritten my pitch/query dozens of times, but still wasn’t...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts March 2011
I’m excited this month to introduce a new addition to my blog. If you look up at the tabs above you will see a new one titled, ‘Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts Masterlist’. In this master list I...
View ArticleWriters Beware (Part 2)
In part 1 I talked about a situation where a writer had her book published, only to realise too late that the company was not a traditional publishing company, they were just posing as one. They played...
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