When we start seeing tulips and daffodils coming up with snow geese and Trumpeter swans flying across the sky, we know that it is time for the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference here in Bellingham, Wash. Did I tell you how much I love this time of year in the Pacific Northwest? These photos were taken about a 15 minute drive south from here.
Qwerty Tummy? Tips and Tricks for staying healthy to Write More in 24! Starting with computers. Kiffer shares her handy products for cleaning keyboards, cell phones, laptops, etc.
As always, there is much to do for tonight's Christmas Eve dinner. I have given myself permission not to worry about the unwrapped presents, cookies that need to be made, and calling on friends and family. I have more than twelve more days for these.
Honoring All Who Served this Veterans Day, by remembering my Aunt Ellen who served as a WAC nurse in WWII. Listen to the oral history that is recorded and hear for yourself her first hand experiences. Thank you, Veterans, for your service.
"The writing and publishing world is one made of relationships. Writing itself may be a somewhat solitary activity, but once the story or poem is ‘done’ we rely on others to read, share, and publish our work. Yet there are so many levels of participation from others in this community.” ~ Lori May, author of The Write Crowd: Literary Citizenship & The Writing Life
Testing cross posting. -Chanti
Brand your story with a compact package of words that will astonish and entertain. It’s a craft of its own! Continue to refine your pitch to a concise sound bite. Read on to find out how.
How to publicize your book like a book publicist! How to choose a launch date. Pro Tips and Tools. What is the difference between marketing and publicity?
Learn from the Best at CAC 23 - April 27 - 30, 2023 - Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Publishing, Advanced Writing Craft, Marketing and Promotion, Author Branding, Book to Film workshops, Legalese for Writers, and much more! More registration options are now available.
Learn more about AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) Convention held this week in Seattle. Chanticleer will be exhibiting. Award-winning Chanticleer authors will have book signings at our booth - 210!