As you know, I normally post once per week, but this is a special month so I will be posting more often. What is so special you might ask and I’ll happily tell you. It is National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. Every year for the past several years a growing group of crazed writers get together virtually to try their collective hands at writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. The novel doesn’t have to be high art or even good. It just needs to be written. So why bother? Well, quite simply, you can’t edit words that don’t ever get written on the page. You also can’t get better unless you practice. Both are great reasons to […]
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Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist
Philippa Ballantine has made the transition from Small Press author to New York author. Her first NY Press release, “Geist” came out on October 26th. As a special treat, Pip reads from Geist and talks about the difference between small and large presses. It’s a Kiwi-riffic episode that you won’t want to miss. Thanks for listening. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wYR3WgZUCk Show Notes 00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published” 00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist Welcome to the show. 01:27 – Promo – Flying Island Press, Flagship 02:37— Feedback – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks […]
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As you have probably heard by now, I have sold my YA novel, “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero” to Five Rivers Publishing (http://bit.ly/aNgS3j). I don’t think I need to tell you all how happy I am to be able to make the announcement. Truth be told, I’m still in a bit of shock. So, what’s next? Obviously, I will be editing the book prior to it being published. But what else? I will continue to write, of course, but I’m also going to be doing everything I can to be ready for the launch. That means spending as much time as I can promoting myself and my book’s pending launch. It’s a pretty daunting task, but I’m really looking forward to […]
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As some of you know, I have been working toward a publishing contract for my books for quite some time. That time is now. I am thrilled to announce that my Young Adult book titled “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero” has been picked up for publication by 5 Rivers Publishing. 5 Rivers is an Indie Publishing house first established in 2008 by Lorina Stephens. I am looking forward to sharing this book with all of you. If you have questions for me about it please send an email to: author@michellplested.net.
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