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The struggles of finding blog content

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Coming up with blog content for this blog, or any blog, is not always easy. And to do it on a weekly basis just adds to the whole process of writing something people might actually want to read instead of just deleting it once it hits their email box. How often is too much? How little is not enough? There are varied opinion to both sides. It all depends on what works for you and your site. I been fortunate that things have popped into my head that I feel might be of interest to my readers. I have not always gotten it right but I still keep plugging away.

But what do I keep plugging? I’m a writer, it is what I do. Even if no one is listening that doesn’t stop me from moving forward and it shouldn’t stop you either. Some people have a theme and stick to it. This could be strictly about their works or perhaps more concentrated on a topic like writing, politics, religions and all that fun stuff.

I like my readers to get to know me as a writer and as a person. For once you are personable to your readers then perhaps you will get a fan for a life time. It is not easy, it takes a lot of time and effort and there are days you wonder what the heck am I still doing this? But once you get the writing bug in you, it is so hard to let go even if you want to let it go. I want to bring people on a journey with me. Like I want to go on a journey with others when they blog about what is on their mind or what is going on with them.

I surely hope I don’t bore the lot of you with my pieces, sometimes just ramblings of what comes into my head. To those who have stayed and read I appreciate it very much. To those I might have lost, safe travels. To those who have not found this place yet, hopefully we will meet soon.

Jasper Amazon Parrot: A Rainforest Adventure, Sharon C. Williams, Tagline

Your book in ten words

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Elevator pitch, do you have one for your book? Something that states your project to the best of its ability in two sentences or less to the point you can say it in 20 seconds. You know, how long it takes for someone to get to their floor if they use an elevator. This is something we hear all the time how we need to have one. For the chance to toss it out at a conference, to an agent, to a publisher anyone who is in the position to listen and decide if they want to hear more.

Yet I read an article the other day that stated you should explain your  book in ten words. That’s it, no more or less. Hmm, really? I did cheat and went to my book that is online and read what the publisher wrote for first  book, “Jasper, Amazon Parrot: A Rainforeset Adventure.”

Jasper learns the importance of family and friendship through a rainforest adventure.

Okay this is 12 words but I still think doable.  Would these words inspire someone to want to learn more?  Maybe. I am fortunate that this book is not a long in depth novel which could make it easier to come up with the wording. Onward to my other books as I try to come up with their tagline, their pitch, the words describing them in a way that will astound you. 🙂

 

End of 2014, Sharon C. Williams, Writing recap

The year 2014

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The year 2014 is winding down. Next week is Christmas after which is New Year. Just press the button and we do it all over again in 2015.

It has been tough where my health is concerned. However it has been a good year writing wise for me. I’ve been to two free conferences. I was fortunate to be invited to a writer’s retreat in South Carolina. I attended two writer’s meet and greet. One as a group for The Wonder Chicks, a writing group I started, as we started talking about our book Dragons in the Attic. The other was for myself as an author.

I wrapped up the final paper work for the literary art grant I won for 2014 and thankfully to that I was able to purchase a smart pen which for anyone who writes longhand or has health issues that makes typing a problem, this gadget rocks.

I also was hired as a freelance writer and photographer for a local upcoming magazine. That brought me more into the community which allowed me to meet amazing people who are making a difference in my area.

And last but not least my second book was picked up by a publisher. So it has been interesting. And it has topped 2013 which I didn’t think was possible but YAY.

I will see you all in January. I hope you have a Merry Christmas, a great New Year and that it is full of joy, happiness and good health. Much well wishes to you all.