can't help telling stories
There are several practical production and promotion ideas in this post. Some are familiar, but worth reconsidering.
20 Powerful Ideas for Creating and Marketing Your EBook « Jeffbullas’s Blog Jeffbullas’s Blog
http://www.jeffbullas.com/2014/03/18/20-powerful-tips-on-creating-and-marketing-your-ebook/
When I saw this, I couldn’t help thinking of implications for thrillers, mysteries and scifi. What do you imagine?
These Eerily Accurate Mugshots Were Created From DNA Alone
http://gizmodo.com/these-eerily
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Spoken word artist Christopher Sims of Rockford, Illinois, brought his amazing rhymes to the In Print writing group meeting Saturday to celebrate April Poetry Month.
Prompt: Do a draft of a poem today.
Then consider this Atlantic article about teaching poetry.
Why Teaching Poetry Is So Important – Atlantic Mobile
http://m.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/04/why-teaching-poetry-is-so-important/360346/
Whether you’re looking for imagination-pumps or are writing for children, here are some well-regarded new children’s books.
Discover the Booktrust 2014 Best Books awards shortlist! | Children’s books | The Guardian
I’ve written a variety of stories, but I’ve not really done much that resembles travel writing. I’ll be doing some at the end of the month, though, so I’m looking for suggestions. Here’s a start.
Five expert tips for getting started in travel writing – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-america/travel-tips-and-articles/77797
If you have any ideas, please share them.
sharon p. lynn 