I am at the thrilling stage of self-publishing my debut novel, Emergence, which entails an extremely steep learning curve- no longer the craft of writing but the business of publishing.
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“I met Shira last year at the Writer's Digest Annual Conference. We hit it off immediately! When she described her novel to me, I definitely wanted to read it. I was fortunate enough to do just that this summer as her copyeditor for it. It is truly a breathless thrill-ride of a read. I asked Shira about what the process from writing to publishing was like. Here are her thoughts. “
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There are a plethora of medical thrillers written by non-medical authors, but these two leaders and legendary authors describe engaging and authentic medical scenes time and time again. Perhaps more doctors should write what they know, detailing their heroic work and thrilling readers in the process.
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Chirp audiobook deals can significantly spike audio sales, find new fans, and market digital audiobooks directly to consumers. As a bonus, the increase in sales will almost always result in new reviews for your audiobook. (My audiobook received over eighty during the promotion period alone.) Considering this is currently a free service, I highly recommend authors submit for the chance at a Chirp deal. It is worth the effort.
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For book three, Wicked Child, I made it even harder for myself. I needed a criminal lawyer, and oh, he needed to be British. Googling “British Criminal lawyer,” I came upon one who was also a blogger, writer, and dog lover. I emailed him via his company website on a long shot ––4000 miles away.
I kid you not, he responded in twenty minutes with an email that made me laugh aloud.
“…Judges are always keen that I make my own Court Documents more authentic as well.”
We are planning a zoom call this week. He also refuses to be paid.
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Despite nationwide vaccination at over sixty percent, Omicron’s highly infectious capabilities will cause another winter of massive turmoil as the pandemic of the unvaccinated continues to rage. Memphis, buckle up. Shelby county vaccination is at 51%, and our I.C.U.s are at 94% capacity. How I wish it were reversed.
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Writing is a privilege, as is reading. I remind myself of this as I struggle to create that character arc, muddle through the murky middle, and build that tension. It is a privilege to have the time and resources to devote to art. I remind myself of this as I stare out the window waiting for that whisper to come.
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