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Welcome San Diego Writers!

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and stay awhile. Let's talk about writing. Keep a few things in mind as you post here: 1. Posts are public. This is a public forum and all posts are archived on the web. Bottom line, don't say anything here you wouldn't want everyone (and I mean EVERYONE: your mom, your little brother, your future employer) to see. Forever. 2. Be On Topic. This is a group of writers. We're here to talk about writing, the creation of writing, the business of… Continue

Posted by JeSais on April 11th, 2008 at 11:51am — No Comments (Add)

Twelve WillowRaven Cover Designs are in the Running for The Author's Lounge's May 2008 Best Cover Art Award!

The following covers except for Shiloh's Daughter have been entered in May 2008's Best Cover Art competition at The Author's Lounge.

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Posted by Aidana WillowRaven on April 8th, 2008 at 6:28am — No Comments (Add)

Athough We Be Writers...

Last weekend I had a nagging urge to complete a small bit of music I've been working on for some time. As a writer, I appreciate music that won't distract me while I write. This generally means instrumental music and I strive to write good background noise that might inspire poetry. Take a listen and tell me what you think: http://www.mysticnebula.com/music

Posted by Christopher Vera on February 27th, 2008 at 8:38pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Sunset Poets, Oceanside

We have monthly readings at the Flying Bridge restaurant, which you can see from the southbound I-5 in NW Oceanside. The dining room has an incomparable view of the Oceanside Harbor, the mouth of the San Luis Rey River, Harbor Beach, passing trains, and the sun setting over the Pacific. We usually have a featured poet followed by an open mic. See SunsetPoets.org for more info, upcoming dates and featured poets. To get on our email list of poetry events in North County, write to ncforum@sbcglobal… Continue

Posted by Dick Eiden on February 2nd, 2008 at 8:22am — No Comments (Add)

 

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Ideas for marketing a novel
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Hi all! I published my novel through XLibris. I'm getting some marketing materials from them, and I can spends hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars more on additional marketing. I'm not sure it's... Continue

Started by D.B. Cunningham. Last reply by Stephanie 10 hours ago.

self publishing

I remember a while back someone here mention on self publishing. I just want to ask was it a hard process to do?

Started by Pinky 1 day ago

Protection?
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I am working on a (first) non-fiction book. The subject (or theme) of the book has a pop-culture tie-in and an upcoming media event would help generate interest in the books publication and ultimat... Continue

Started by Ed Sky. Last reply by JeSais May 9.

Publish? Perish?
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How many of you out there in Writers Ink Land have looked and/or taken the plunge into self publishing? If any of you care to comment, I would welcome the help. I used to believe that you had to h... Continue

Started by Lew Decker. Last reply by JeSais May 8.

I thought I was a writer once
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I even won an award for a short story I submitted to a local competition. However, I can't keep doing this. I have received a number of polite rejection notices, but last week I got one that was gr... Continue

Started by barbara graham. Last reply by Margaret S. Kirby May 7.

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