The Writer’s Desk: Six things to know before (and after) your book is released

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Congratulations! You wrote a book and you’re now a superhero. Whether you’re traditionally or self-published, here are a few things to keep in mind: You can’t please everyone . The more copies of your books sell, the greater the risk of negative reviews. Since sites like Amazon and Goodreads allow the everyday reader a voice, […]

John Kelly: Write about what you love – saying thanks to Peter Guralnick

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The original Sun Studios recording facility run by Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee I owe a very great debt to the American writer Peter Guralnick. Every time we speak I make a real point of saying so, and of saying thanks. Over the years his writing has sent me of on all manner of musical […]

Want to create great characters in your writing? Try this

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‘This week in Second Saturday Stories I want to focus on an element of writing, rather than the writing itself if you’ll permit me’ Second Saturday Stories Title Image I want to make my characters jump off the page. I know many writers who share this desire. Because let’s face it, if you don’t have […]

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