Tag Archives: writers

The Best Thing About Being a Writer

Posted on January 19, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve begun exploring Goodreads in earnest. I highly recommend it for writers and readers. One of its many features gives readers the opportunity to ask questions of writers. Below is a question from the site and my answer. What … Continue reading →

Posted in A Writer's Journey, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Goodreads, readers, writers | 4 Comments

I Have Paid Gigs for Self-Published Authors

Posted on November 11, 2016 by russtowne

I don’t need writers, but I need people who can set up the files for the covers and interiors of my books for KDP (eBooks), Createspace (Soft Cover), IngramSpark (Hard Cover), can design book covers, and/or can create storyboards for … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, Cover Design, Interior Layout, Opportunities, Uncategorized, writers | Tagged authors, cover design, Interior Layout, opportunities, writers | 8 Comments

A New Idea and Opportunities

Posted on August 29, 2015 by russtowne

I recently attended a home concert that was a lot of fun and featured some amazing performers. It was an intimate social event and helped the performers earn some money doing what they love. I’m planning to create one or … Continue reading →

Posted in Autographed Copies of My Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote | Tagged authors, Bay Area, events, musicians, performers, writers | 7 Comments

Slices of Life Update

Posted on August 15, 2014 by russtowne

The “Slices of Life” anthology of non-fiction short stories I’m compiling is now at about 32,551 words versus my new target of 37,500 to 40,000 words. So far, it includes 36 stories from 14 participating writers. There’s still time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Writing | Tagged anthologies, author, books, fiction, non-fiction, stories, writers, writing | 5 Comments

Children’s App and Anthology Updates

Posted on June 27, 2014 by russtowne

Clyde and Friends Children’s App I just heard from the developer of the Clyde and Friends children’s app. The narrator for the app has recorded the sound files. The developer said he has a wonderful deep voice, which is how … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, My Written Works Misc., Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Short Stories, Teamwork, True Stories I've Written, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthologies, autors, books, collections, fiction, flash fiction, non-fiction, project updates, publishing, self-publishing, short stories, writers, writing projects | 8 Comments

Taking the Next Step

Posted on June 5, 2014 by russtowne

It’s been a while since I last update many of you reading the team indie publishing projects. Over fifty writers are participating with a total of about 137 of their creations. For many these anthologies are their print publication debut, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Short Stories, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged anthologies, anthology, authors, books, collection, fiction, Heart Whispers, indie publishing, non-fiction, Palpable Imaginings, poems, poetry, poets, short stories, Slices of Life, stories, teamwork, writers | 11 Comments

Now What?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by russtowne

We hit the targeted number of 24 stories for the non-fiction group effort anthology Slices of Life featuring selected stories from eleven writers! At this point, the writers are: Sheri de Grom Koji D. Kanemoto Teresa Karlinski Mimi Krumholz Kimberly … Continue reading →

Posted in Teamwork, Writing | Tagged anthology, authors, books, collections, Slices of Life, teamwork, writers | 24 Comments

Projects to Help Writers & Poets Get Published and/or Grow their Fan Base

Posted on May 21, 2014 by russtowne

As we near the deadline for presentations for possible inclusion into the three anthology projects, 28 writers and poets have chosen to participate, so far including approximately: 20 poets contributing 44 poems for Heart Whispers 5 writers contributing 12 fictional … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Writing Adventures, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged anthologies, authors, books, collaboration, fiction, non-fiction, poems, poetry, poets, stories, teamwork, writers | 15 Comments

Opportunities for Writers

Posted on March 1, 2014 by russtowne

I took a two-month hiatus after successfully completing a self-publishing marathon of writing and bringing eight books to market in eight months. Now, my batteries are re-charged and I’m ready to tackle another type of creative project I’ve never attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, anthologies, anthology, authors, couples, dream, dreams, fiction, funny, heart, heart-warming, humor, Love, non-fiction, opportunity, passion, Relationship, thriller, true, writers, writing | 25 Comments

Big Changes Coming

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve become increasingly concerned that over time this blog has become a mish-mash of too many different tones and topics. Those who like my posts with quotos (a term I may have coined for photos with quotes) and other humorous … Continue reading →