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Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Random Thoughts, Receiving feedback, Rejection, Writers Journey

Giving feedback and the pain of rejection

sarahjwrites

In addition to my writing, book reviewing and writers group activities, I review pieces of work for a couple of women who, for various reasons, are unable to join a writers group. One of them, a person new to the writing game, recently submitted a manuscript for a review with a private editing service. She… Continue reading Giving feedback and the pain of rejection

Pete and the Persian Bottle, Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Sarah Jackson, Self Publishing, Writers Journey

Rushing to the finish line

sarahjwrites

During the writing of "Pete and the Persian Bottle" I learnt a great many things about being an author and the process of self-publishing and marketing. Along the way I made a  great many mistakes. A scary number of mistakes. Probably the biggest mistake I made was rushing to finish. It was very important to… Continue reading Rushing to the finish line

Book Review Directory, Books, Reading, Reviews

August Review Round Up

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Another great month of reading - a bit of a mixed bag: "Random Word Stories: Volume 1" by Eli Goldfarb ****   "Ignite" by Danielle Rogman ****   "Return to Your Senses: Save yourself before technology kills you" by Ronald D Eastman II *** “The Shattered Stars - Breach of Contract” by Vance Huxley ***1/2 "Vienna: Architecture & Art"… Continue reading August Review Round Up