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Writers In The Storm welcomes Eve Paludan. I first met Eve at a Desert Rose RWA meeting in Phoenix, AZ. First impression? A bubbly person who lugs around a very warm heart. She now lives in Los Angeles, CA, where she writes fiction and edits for other bestselling authors. She enjoys reading mysteries, science fiction, and romances, especially paranormal romances, walking on the beach and learning scenic photography.
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By Eve Paludan
1. SERIES NAME
The series name is important for authors to establish from the very first book. Give your series a name that conveys to prospective readers a clear idea of the genre. Here are some examples: Brotherhood of the Blade, Witch Detectives, Ranch Lovers Romance, Angel Detectives, and Ghost Files (J.R. Rain, Scott Nicholson…
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I’ll be NaNoWriMo writing for the month of November. Thank you for all of your support! ~ Bette A. Stevens
November 2013 is my first NaNoWriMo and I’m working to complete the draft of my first novel. ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com
Do you have a story to tell? Come join us.
Advice from great authors! ~ Bette
‘A story needs rhythm. Read it aloud to yourself. If it doesn’t spin a bit of magic, it’s missing something.’ Esther Freud
‘Always carry a notebook. And I mean always. The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it is committed to paper you can lose an idea for ever.’ Will Self
‘I always have to know my characters in a lot of depth–what clothes they’d choose, what they were like at school, etc . . . And I know what happened before and what will happen after the part of their lives I’m dealing with.’ Alice Munro
‘Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. This sounds easy, but in practice is incredibly difficult… Common phrases have become so comfortable that they create no emotional response. Take the time to invent fresh, powerful images.’ George Orwell
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Stop, look, listen, write and save your stories and poems! ~Bette A. Stevens
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Stop, look, listen, write and save your stories and poems! ~Bette A. Stevens
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Whether you’re planning for your next social or business event, Planning is the Key. As an author, I’m ready to plan a “Book Launch Party” for my next book. It’s my first for the YA/Adult audience. PURE TRASH, The Short Story is scheduled for release in June… You can find out more about my latest writing adventure and read the first two scenes from PURE TRASH, The Short Story at https://4writersandreaders.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/the-next-big-thing/
Today, Heather Preston is here at 4writersandreaders today to share some timely tips that can help take some stress out of planning our next big event! ~ Bette A. Stevens
By Heather Preston
Write an invitation that gets a great response!
Communicate the theme and brand of your upcoming event
Encourage direct action in the form of an RSVP
It’s often said that showing up is half the battle. I disagree.
Over two hundred years ago, Paul Revere went midnight ridin’ up the Northeast coast to warn patriots that it was time to get moving. This historic incident provides proof enough that before anybody is going to show up, you’ve got to get the word out!
When you’re throwing a party or hosting a dinner, having an accurate headcount is an extremely important part of the planning process. Just think — if you don’t know who’s coming, you can’t accurately order food and drink, sequester space, or warn the neighbors! If you’re sending out wedding invitations, the stakes can be even higher. You might have to make hotel arrangements for guests, figure out reception space and seating, and put early deposits down on a catering menu. That’s a lot of pressure riding on your invitations and RSVPs!
In order to get the guest list filled out and responses flying in, you need your invitation to hit on all points. It’s got to effectively get the word out, using both language and style. Your invitation should, in one fell swoop:
Always be polite in your invitation—you’ve got to walk the fine line between pushy and encouraging. You don’t want anyone to feel pressured, but you do need them to be motivated!
Heather is a party planner—the self proclaimed ‘binder ninja’! She occasionally consults on invitations for PaperStyle, and recently started her own party planning blog.
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Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
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on 09/09/2013