Traci Sanders: On Indie Publishing

Traci Sanders is a multi-genre, multi-award-winning author of ten published titles, with contributions to three anthologies. An avid blogger and supporter of Indie authors, she writes parenting, children’s, romance, and nonfiction guides. Her ultimate goal is to provide great stories and quality content for dedicated readers, whether through her own writing or editing works by other authors. TIP 289: Ten ways authors can strengthen the Indie … Continue reading Traci Sanders: On Indie Publishing

Lizzi NewtonApril 9, 20172 Comments

Author Interview, Reposted

Interview From Anita’s Haven (reposted)

A big thank you to Anita Kovacevic for interviewing me on her blog, Anita’s Haven. Her interviews are always in-depth and personal. This one is related to the paperback release of the Readers Circle of Avenue Park short story anthology, Crooked Tales. My short story, Red Queen Check is one of fifteen by an international group of writers. Anita’s Haven CROOKED INTERVIEW with … Continue reading Interview From Anita’s Haven (reposted)

Lizzi NewtonApril 8, 2017Leave a comment

Poetry

Verses Versus – Feel by Anita Kovacevic

Poetry is very personal. Writing is personal, but, poetry comes from the soul. The words and the way they are presented tell the reader what the writer is feeling. In Versus Verses – Feel Anita Kovacevic opens her heart and invites readers to enter and take a look around. Perhaps while reading her poetry we will see something of our own experiences and … Continue reading Verses Versus – Feel by Anita Kovacevic

Lizzi NewtonApril 4, 2017May 5, 20172 Comments

On Writing

19 Self-Editing Tips For Your Writing

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Jacqui Murray Now that I’ve published my first novel, To Hunt a Sub, I can say from experience that writing it and editing it took equally long periods of time (and marketing is just as involved). After finishing the final rough draft (yeah, sure) and before emailing it to an editor, I wanted it as clean possible. I… Continue reading 19 Self-Editing Tips For Your Writing

Lizzi NewtonMarch 31, 2017March 31, 2017Leave a comment

Anthology, Short Story

Anthologies: Why Read Them?

I confess, I love a good short story or novella. Some of my favorite authors have written short stories that stick with me to this day. Edgar Allen Poe, James Joyce, O. Henry, Flannery O’Connor, John Cheever and, my favorite, Stephen King to name a few of those I admire. I enjoy short stories so much I decided to attempt to write some. I was … Continue reading Anthologies: Why Read Them?

Lizzi NewtonJune 21, 2016June 21, 20162 Comments

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A Writer’s Journey

I started writing stories when I was still in elementary school. At first I was shy about sharing them but by the time I reached Junior High School I’d gotten over my uncertainty. Suddenly my friends were asking me to write stories about them, usually romantic stories about boys or singers they liked. By the time I was in high school I was writing poetry … Continue reading A Writer’s Journey

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 9, 2015Leave a comment

Books and Writing, On Writing

A Writer’s Journey

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 9, 20152 Comments

Writing

On Reading and Writing

One of the challenges I find as a writer is that I am also an avid reader. Sometimes finding time to engage in two of my favorite activities can be a daunting task. Obviously I have other things to do as well; caring for my 4-year old granddaughter, shopping, house cleaning, watching favorite television shows, answering e-mails, and any number of other necessary duties a … Continue reading On Reading and Writing

Lizzi NewtonNovember 12, 2014Leave a comment