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Apr.01.2010
The first time I saw the words "book trailer," I thought I was misunderstanding what I was reading. Didn't the person mean, "movie trailer"? Curious, I clicked on the link and had my eyes opened up to a new possibility for promotion and creativity.
Now, I don't know how long...
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Mar.20.2010
A recently uncovered informational video - that may or may not be from the 1950s - explores how writers balance their writing lives with their everyday lives. Or not.
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Mar.10.2010
Yes, we’ve only done two short episodes, but bloopers aren’t picky. As we finish work on Episode III of IWS, we thought we would entertain you with our first blooper reel. Enjoy.
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Feb.23.2010
Everything I think I’ve hit the ultimate peep phenomenon, the one thing that totally conveys everything there is to convey about Peep Culture, something new comes up.
In this case, it’s ChatRoulette, a site that is spawning all kinds of articles, blog posts and states of excitement. On ChatRoulette...
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Jan.12.2010
Most writers will, during the course of their careers, find it necessary to delve into the file of their "previously written but unsold" material. This is called "re-purposing," and it's a valuable tool in every writer's arsenal.
Thankfully, much material is applicable to...
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Nov.11.2009
If you're on Huffington Post as a blogger or commenter, please fan me on there. My latest piece for them, "Book Trailer 101", includes quotes from Erin Bried, Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, Elissa Stein, Chris Pitzer and A.R. Silverberry about book trailers!
Last month, in the name of book...
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Nov.03.2009
Hi everyone, I’m really excited about the Peep event I’m doing in Houston tonight. It’s part of the Annual Jewish Books & Arts Fair at the Jewish Community Centre there, and it’s also a special event for 21–40 year olds. You get drinks, snacks, a copy of The Peep Diaries and, best of all of...
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Sep.14.2009
I'm not yet ready to blog about what it's like to have moved countries, that kind of thing, I am still musing, so I thought I'd bring some exciting news from Short Story World. First, Electric Literature, the new lit zine that is available in print, as an eBook, or for your Kindle of iPhone, and...
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Sep.14.2009
I know nothing about this book or the author, but I do find the promo simple and effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVIE9pXd_Gs
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Aug.02.2009
STORYHEART SUNDAY UK BLOG - CAN'T SEE THE WOODS FOR THE TREES
Can't See the Woods for the Trees
When I used this expression the other day at work, I thought it must be one of those fairly modern idiom. I was quite surprised when I checked around for today's UK blog and found that the saying...
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