Linda A Lavid
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Books: Rented Rooms: A Collection of Short Fiction, Paloma: A Novel, Thirst: A Collection of Short Fiction, Composition: A Fiction Writer\'s Guide for the 21st Century. Published in: Unlikely Stories, The Southern Cross Review, Cenotaph, PLOTS WITH GUNS!, Ascent Magazine, Nefarious-Tales of Mystery, Wilmington Blues, Zimmer-zine, A Cruel World, Tangents, Over Coffee, The Buffalo News and by the Haworth Press. Awards: The Accident - Distinguished Mystery story of 2003; DMV - Ascent Inspirations. Curriculums: On Novel Writing, On Short Story Writing, On Mystery Writing, On Self-Publishing. Teaching Venues: Chautauqua Institution, Just Buffalo Literary Center, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Erie County Community College, and the Buffalo and Erie County Libraries. Available for teaching, book signings, interviews, and free seminars in the Western New York area.
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Examples of line by line editing and what to look for when editing your work.
Advantages and disadvantages of using low-cost front-end subsidy publishers
Joining a writer's group can help hone your writing skills and keep you writing. If a group can't be found in your locality, consider starting one. This articles discusses how to start and run a writer's group.
Three tips to keep writing, stay on track, and produce copy.
Article on the future of e-books. What are the obstacles in having e-books sell? What are companies doing and how are the readers responding?
Having your book reviewed is important for marketing purposes: reviews sell books. Books can be reviewed before publication or afterwards. While not all reviews may be stellar, getting good reviews can pay off in sales.
There's a story inside you. You think of in when waiting in the doctor's office or driving in the car. But can you do it? Do you have the necessary and talent and drive? My thoughts. Yes! No doubt.
A summary of what to look for in a contract when you choose to self publish. Terms are explained and examples given. Contracts vary greatly and it is important to understand the differences.
Award-winning author discusses the reasons, why or why not, to self-publish. Given the technological tools now available publishing for the independent writer has never been easier, and more daunting.
