This is awesome. Is it your turn?
Last week I worked so feverishly to finish my manuscript I forgot to write a blog post for today.
My bad.
But on Saturday I received an email from author and writing coach, Barbara Kyle, wondering if I’d be willing to spread the word about a contest she’s holding.
And voilà, I had my blog post.
Barbara Kyle, author and writing coach.
Several years ago, Ms. Kyle did a manuscript critique of my first novel. Every book needs objective eyes to uncover plot holes (if fiction), inconsistencies, and more, and hiring a professional ensures an unbiased eye.
But professional evaluations can be costly, and you can’t always be sure who to trust. The Internet is awash with manuscript assessment services. That’s why word-of-mouth is so important, and that’s why when I saw Ms. Kyle’s email, I was more than happy to share the news.
I’ve used her services, and…
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March 9, 2015 at 12:20 pm
Thanks so much for spreading the words, Tess. Much appreciated!
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March 9, 2015 at 12:20 pm
Oops, that was supposed to be “spreading the WORD”. Dang publish-happy fingers.
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March 9, 2015 at 12:28 pm
On it!
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March 9, 2015 at 3:20 pm
During the process of writing my memoir, I paid roughly AUD1,700 to three professionals (NOT all at once !) for assessment, and it was money well spent. Unless a would-be author is a genius, this kind of input is vital.
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March 9, 2015 at 5:59 pm
Input IS invaluable. I totally agree.
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March 9, 2015 at 4:27 pm
Tess, many thanks for letting your readers know about my contest. And it’s introduced me to your lively blog, which I’ve now enjoyed perusing. Cheers!
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March 9, 2015 at 5:19 pm
You are welcome. It’s only fair to send the word out after Carrie’s post. Get writers tapping their keyboards.
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March 11, 2015 at 7:53 am
Just saw this, thanks so much Tess for spreading the word, what a wonderful opportunity on offer, woo hoo 😀
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March 11, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Carrie sent it out and I just thought I’d help too.
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March 12, 2015 at 7:05 am
🙂
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