Take a Breather and Clear you head

Hi Fellow Writers!
 I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Sometimes when we stay inside and write write and write...we need to stretch our weary bones and take a little breather! It's good for the mind and eyes but especially great for the soul.
 You've got to stretch and exercise your body and while exercising your body you are resting your minds. When you get back to your computer you'll feel refreshed and ready for the next writing session.

Here's where I went today. I hope you'll look at this picture and feel the peace!

                 

KEEP WRITING AND KEEP SUBMITTING!

Launching Your Published Book-Learning Social Media

Hi Everyone!
  Since revising my book MEET SANDY GULL, I've been working hard to get my promotion/marketing in order! Social Media has been an enormously helpful way to promote myself as an author. It is also a huge way to promote book sales! Be prepared to spend much time learning how to make your way through the ins and outs of using each one.
  I have been concentrating on my new Business Face Book Page for my Sandy Gull Character. If you have a moment, take a look and if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.

                     www.facebook.com/pages/sandy-gull/434597989961672

I've been told that if you can't afford a website immediately, then you MUST go out there and create a FREE Business Face Book Page. I'm feeling happy with my Business FB Page and I hope you'll fly over and take a look. Please "like" it while you're there, (if you do like it).  Smiling......!

   I have also joined Twitter. I have much more to learn with Twitter. I found a book at my local library that was downstairs in the "Used books for sale" area. The book is called Twitter Power. I'm finding it very helpful. I've also purchased a book called Social Media Marketing  all-in-one for Dummies. This book gives helpful instructions to navigating your way around Blogs, Podcasts, Vlogs, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and more! The book I purchased has a copyright of 2010 and I purchased it at Ollie's for $9.99. Although it is already 3+ years old, the basics are all there and it is helpful.
 
   I've taken a workshop at my local Small Business Association Branch Office. (Check your local SBA for free workshops.) There are many business people who are willing to host these workshops and help beginners learn and be successful. Attending workshops is a great way to Network as well. I've attended 3 workshops in the past month. One was to learn Pinterest. (Another social media site). I've not gotten mine up and running yet, due to time constraints, but am looking forward to blocking out the time to do that.

  I am working with a friend of mine named Rob on a basic Website. I've purchased my Domain Name- www.sandygull.com  (Not up and running yet, but I'll let you know when it is.) Don't hesitate to go out there and purchase your Domain name. You want to make sure it will be available when you ARE ready. I used the website www.GoDaddy.com to purchase mine. That website was recommended to me by a trusted source.....my computer savvy son.

  Lot's to learn folks! More than I'd imagined! It's a lot of work, a lot to read ....but will be so worth the time invested. My thoughts are, once I get this all under my belt, I'll become proficient and participating regularly on each social media site will become quick, pleasurable and if done correctly ..., profitable!

In the meantime ... KEEP WRITING AND KEEP SUBMITTING!
 

Keep Writing and Submitting.....it may pay off!

Late night working .....but it's all good!

Today I received an email from a Traditional Publisher I'd submitted my first YA Story to in May. This company has not yet published Young Adult Fiction .......yet! I queried my story because this particular company seemed to be a good fit for YA fiction, (in my humble opinion). So I queried them, explaining why I thought they might want to consider my idea. Surprisingly, I was fortunate enough to be asked to submit the first three chapters. After three editors read my chapters, they are considering it for possible publication in 2014!  I am anxiously awaiting the comments from the editors!
So...........I'm hopefully standing by! Wish me Luck!

KEEP WRITING, SMILING AND SUBMITTING!

Best Advice! Attend Writer's Conferences

Hello My Writing Friends!

    Whenever it's possible, I would like to suggest you plan to attend as many Writer's Conferences as you can. They are the absolute BEST WAY to do some fun networking as well as learn so much about our craft!

    In early June I attended the Eleventh Annual North Wildwood Beach Writer's Conference.  Held at the Convention Center right on the Wildwood boardwalk, the weather was beautiful! You couldn't ask for better atmosphere than the view of the beach and ocean mixed with the excitement of the boardwalk. I had the added pleasure of joining two of the Presenters/Authors for dinner after day one of the two day event.
Also, I'm excited to tell you that my Essay placed second in the Essay Contest!
  I will be receiving information regarding another conference which will be held at a Winery in the fall. I'll share the information with you when I receive it!

KEEP WRITING, KEEP SUBMITTING AND KEEP SMILING!

MEET SANDY GULL BACK AND READY FOR PURCHASE

I'm happy to announce the release of my children's book MEET SANDY GULL !!!


                                                       

Download my E book for $3.99 or Order your little one a Print Version for $10.00

Meet Sandy Gull - My Children's Book Update

Meet Sandy Gull Revisions are now complete! It's a Wonderful Thing!!!
I'll be posting the links to order as soon as the e-book is approved. Also Amazon.com must be updated.

Sandy Gull has his own facebook page now. Stop by and "Like" it and check back, I think your kids will enjoy the page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/sandy-gull/434597989961672/


More information to follow soon!

Keep Writing, Keep Submitting and Keep Smiling!

Writers Boot Camp

Along with working on the Projects for my Children's Books, I've sign up for a 7 day Boot Camp. The New Yorker Times Magazine is actively seeking writers for their e-magazine.
They have set up an online Boot Camp for Writer's to show their talents and become certified to write and post articles online for payment!

 If you're interested, search Guardian Experss SEO Boot Camp. Go Ahead...Check it out!

If you sign up, let me know how you do. I'm going to be on day 4 tomorrow.

Keep Writing, Keep Smiling and Keep Submitting!