can't help telling stories
Making the choice to go indie doesn’t mean going it entirely alone in publishing. Writers I know have opted to share what they’ve learned from publishing their books — both traditionally and independently — by becoming publishers themselves.
Consider this alternative from The Militant Writer: hire an editor and a publicist.
Book Publicist Wanted: But not just ANY book publicist | The Militant Writer
http://maryww.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/book-publicist-wanted-but-not-just-any-book-publicist/
Looking for some inspiration? Here are some more photos that make great prompts.
12 Forgotten Hand-Colored Images of Life in the 1800s | Design | WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2014/06/what-instagram-would-have-looked-like-in-the-1800s/?mbid=social_fb
Writing a thriller? Here are some distinctions you might want to know.
How to Tell a Sociopath from a Psychopath | Alternet
Before I left the house on my first traveling assignment, I did a lot of looking around. I discovered a few of these tips, but this is a nice compilation.
I’m also intrigued by how acting on these tips — or ignoring them — might influence a character’s journey.
How to Be a Better Traveler – Scientific American
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-be-a-better-traveler/?WT.mc_id=SA_Facebook
Now that you’re planning your brainstorming party (see yesterday’s post), it’s time to expand the metaphor.
Consider planting idea seeds before dousing then with brainstorm rain.
This Fast Company article suggests you’re likely to wash away unrooted ideas in a flood of enthusiasm after you hear the first few in a traditional session.
In short, if you want to maximize the variety of ideas at your brainstorming party — after you play the word games — have everyone write down some ideas quietly before you share and develop them.
Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
http://m.fastcompany.com/3033567/agendas/brainstorming-doesnt-work-try-this-technique-instead
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