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Secrets of Publishing Your First Book

Saturday 3/20 Susan Shapiro, author of 8 books and hundreds of articles for major publications, is giving a seminar in Greenwich Village from 1 to 5 pm. The seminar will include speakers Kate Garrick, agent and Paul Whitlatch, editor who are publishing her former students’ books.

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Secrets of Publishing Your First Book

Saturday 3/20 Susan Shapiro, author of 8 books and hundreds of articles for major publications, is giving a seminar in Greenwich Village from 1 to 5 pm. The seminar will include speakers Kate Garrick, agent and Paul Whitlatch, editor who are publishing her former students’ books.

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Today I’ll write 3 magazine articles while the rain pours down in Chelsea, NYC.

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Next 3 Stories

i’m going to write about an author named Daylle Deanna Schwartz. She writes books about the music industry and self-empowerment and making your dreams come true. I’ll also be writing an article about upcoming NYC events. The 3rd article will be about whale watching. Yup, you heard me right. Articles will be posted first week … Read more

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Stay tuned!

I’ll be posting 3 newly published articles later today. But for now I must write up 3 new contracts for web design and social media consulting. What is it they say about good luck coming in 3s?

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Online Paying Opportunities for Writers

I just created an account on HubPages. Writers can earn revenue from their content. What you do is link to your Google Adsense account (or create one to link to). Then your posts are rated. How much you earn is based on traffic to your post, quality of your post and number of comments it … Read more

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ASJA Sunday, April 25th — SAVE THE DATE!

Hello fellow writers. I hope all of you will consider attending the annual American Society of Journalists and Authors conference. You do not have to be a member to attend the Saturday or Sunday sessions. I’m happy to announce that I will be speaking about web design Sunday 4/25 at 9am. Here’s the synopsis: No … Read more

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Now don't git scared…

It’s tax time and I’m writing a coupla articles about stress at tax time to appear in The Resident magazine’s March issue. One covered financial advice and emotional help via therapy for stress and fear at tax time. The other is an author profile about Laura Fredricks who writes books (i.e., How to Ask Anyone … Read more

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Editing is 75% of a writer's career

I’ve written a huge amount but now when i go back and read essays I wrote 3-5 years ago it looks completely different and needs editing. As I grow to be a stronger writer my older stuff looks weaker. It’s a good metaphor for life. As I get older and better and happier I look … Read more

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Sunday afternoon

Man, i loved today! Worked on an article today about stress during tax season. Went shopping at Whole Foods (or Whole Paycheck as some call it). Came home, cooked, fed dog, chatted on the tel with my pal Janice, read a ton of tweets and said yes to friend requests. A good day. Hope yours … Read more

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