When we transition from writer to published author, there are many things that change. No longer can we sit in isolation, hide from the world, or pretend it's a 'hobby'. Words we created are available to the public and so begins the promotion bandwagon. The reality is...
We celebrated Copyright Day on 23rd April, but what does it actually mean? Copyrights are an important part of securing your work against a number of things, such as plagiarism. It allows you to take legal action against anybody, who has copied or reproduced your work...
1.At what age did you start writing? I started to write when I was 21 years old. I had completed my Associates Degree in Creative Writing then decided to put myself out there as a screenwriter. 2. Is poetry a self expression for you? It is more than self expression....
What is your motivation for writing? Let's look at each scenario: a) Money - we would all love to be a best seller and have fame and fortune like the 'big' names, such as Stephen King, J.K. Rowling and the like. However, we need to be realistic - firstly can we manage...
Find me over at Reading recommendations today: http://readingrecommendations.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/mandy-eve-barnett/ READING RECOMMENDATIONS Authors and their books – Great reading suggestions! Mandy Eve-Barnett Mandy Eve-Barnett What is your latest release and...
Peculate - definition: to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds or property entrusted to one's care) : embezzle Unfortunately, there are numerous sites offering inexperienced authors a publishing 'deal', just as long as they pay lots of money. While...
Circumvent - definition: to avoid by artfulness or deception; avoid by anticipating or outwitting The argument of choosing traditional publishing versus self publishing continues to be discussed at length on many social media sites. The option to release your novel...
Amicable - definition : characterized by or showing goodwill : friendly. Today's word certainly describes my next interviewee, C.S. Lakin. One look at her web site will show you how generous she is with her experience and support for other authors and struggling...
Nullify - definition: to cancel; to render or declare legally void or inoperative. In law, void means of no legal effect. An action, document or transaction, which is void is of no legal effect whatsoever: an absolute nullity — the law treats it as if it had never...