Glynis Smy - Writer: Miscellaneous Links of Interest

Miscellaneous Links of Interest

It appears Amazon is making changes within their KDP Select programme and it is creating a buzz around the writing world. Derek over at The Vandal expresses the situation better than I can. He is carrying out an experiment with three of his books. It will be interesting to read the results.

I came across an interesting website with various writing related articles. Writing Forward has fiction writing exercises and other resources.

Should you want to find out unusual facts or looking for something to inspire you, I encourage you to read Hilary's work over at Positive Letters...Inspirational Stories. Hilary shares some fascinating facts and stories. Ideal for clearing writer's block.

The Celery Tree is a brilliant community book site for authors to share their work and for readers to find great reads. It is the baby of Karen Jones Gowen.

My other blog New Book Blogger is gaining followers and has a great variety of books on show. I am so pleased I kept it going after Jan passed away. By adapting it to make it easier for me to cope with was a good move. I am now laying out pages to suit the different genres on offer. The site is not just for new books, but for any you might wish to showcase free of charge. I do not review the books, just share them on the blog for extra exposure.

Fancy being a Ghost Writer? There is a company seeking writers for clients.
I could never be a Ghost Writer, I would want to keep saying, 'I wrote that'. It must be hard to bite your tongue and stay quiet about a novel you have written.

13 Comments:

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...: Hi Glynis .. many thanks - what a lovely unexpected surprise .. really appreciate the shout out ..

I love Celery Tree and Karen's concept ..

I've joined up at New Book Blogger - and what a wonderful gesture to take over Jan's blog - she'll be so pleased and I'm sure will be watching over you.

Nope - not sure I could be a ghost writer .. but I admire Ann Best's job she's doing for her cousin/great friend ..

Cheers - and I do so appreciate your thoughts .. it's a lovely compliment to receive - thank you - Hilary; 24/1/12
Johanna Garth said...: Thanks for all the info! The picture of where you live makes me smile every time I visit your blog!; 25/1/12
Ann Best said...: Lots of interesting links here, Glynis. I follow Hilary. She's one of my favorites. Ghost writing: I'm kind of ghost writing for a friend about her disabled son, but I will have side by side author billing. Another awesome writer friend, Diane Marcou, also insists on side by side since she is the one who actually writes the books!

I'm now going to follow your KDP link to see what's happening there since I have two books on it, my memoir through WiDo and the one I self-published. Then I'm checking out your New Book Blogger blog.

Cheers. Have a great week!
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs; 25/1/12
Ann Best said...: Just went over to The Vandal. Very interesting. I'm going to follow him to see what happens. It's crazy out there!

And I forgot to say that I remember once having a Brother typewriter. Oh those days...I'm so glad the computer was invented. So much easier on the fingers! And so easy to make corrections. This is one "modern" invention I would never want to have to give up!; 25/1/12
Glynis said...: Hilary, thank you for the valuable information your blog offers. I agree, Ann Best is doing a great job on that one, I have enjoyed the snippets.

Johanna, you are welcome. I am lucky to have my home where it is, glad it makes you smile.

Ann, Hilary is so full of great facts, I love browsing her blog. I have read the snippets you are writing, and admire how you have become a ghost writer of sorts.

Thanks for following the links and finding Derek. It will be interesting to watch his progress.

Thank you all for visiting me today. x; 25/1/12
Talli Roland said...: Thanks for the links, lovely G! And I do love Hilary's blog - always full of interesting facts.; 26/1/12
RNSANE said...: You stay so busy, Glynis. I am so remiss in keeping up with blogging...there is always something too tempting outside my window. I hate that I am halfway through my India trip now...I am afraid the remaining days will go by in a blur.; 28/1/12
Glynis said...: Talli, isn't it just? I find all types of inspiration from Hilary.

Carmen, you keep enjoying India, then you can blog all about it when you get home. Keep having fun and enjoy the Forensic Nursing meet up too!

Thanks both for visiting me today. x; 29/1/12
Madeleine Maddocks said...: Great links.
Yes I think I would want to be acknowldeged as the author of a book rather than simply spectre in its production!; 29/1/12
William Kendall said...: Thanks for the links, Glynis!

You have to feel sorry for some of these ghost writers... the ones who actually do the writing for a Jersey Shore cast member, for instance.; 29/1/12
Elizabeth said...: OLD follower.

I am stopping by from the Top Writing Blog competition.

Just wanted to say hello. This is a great way to find new blogs and visit ones you haven't visited in a while. :)

Elizabeth - Silver's Reviews

http://silversolara.blogspot.com; 29/1/12
Theresa Milstein said...: How nice to see shout outs to Hilary and for Celery Tree.

Some ghost writers have a place where their name is written inside. I don't know in what circumstances the writer isn't know vs. has a credit.; 30/1/12
Glynis said...: Madeleine, we think alike. :0

William, or Justine Beiber! :D I could hide my name and take the cash for that one. LOL.

Elizabeth, always welcome. It takes ages to get around the 1000+ blogs I follow. It is always good to see OLD friends. :D

Theresa, they have to be shared!

Thanks all for visiting me today. x; 30/1/12

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