Evatopia

10/23/2022

Is writing a bit like drinking a kale smoothie? Good for you, but hard to get started? Read on for writing prompts.
https://www.miawalshaw.com/writing-prompts-to-keep-you-writing/
If you have a great writing prompt, share it in the comments.

01/27/2021

In honor of International Remembrance Day, I'm proud to showcase one of my client's newest books, an important memoir of and .
https://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Legacy-Holocaust-Shaped-Generations/dp/B08T43T9QK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Survivor%27s+Legacy&qid=1611774686&sr=8-1

The Survivor’s Legacy: How the Holocaust Shaped Future Generations

01/12/2021

Four Steps to Self Publication

https://www.miawalshaw.com/four-steps-to-self-publication/

Publishing a book can be a daunting process. It requires careful follow through and these four steps to self publication.

09/04/2020

I'm a huge fiction fan, but this post by BookBub caught my eye... "20 Nonfiction Books that Read like Novels". Which one are you likely to pick up?
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-narrative-nonfiction-books-publishers-blurbs?position=2&source=multicontent&target=title

Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction.

08/18/2020

Do you think you must "write what you know"? Personally, I think it's fine to mix it up and try something new.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/write-what-you-know-or-have-some-fun/

No doubt you've heard publishers implore authors, "Write what you know." Should you write what you know or have some fun?

08/03/2020

Sad to hear that TikTok might leave the U.S.? "Reel" might reel you in. What do you think?

Facebook’s Instagram has offered financial incentives to TikTok users with millions of followers to persuade them to use a new competing service, an escalation in a high-stakes showdown between the two social-media giants.

07/31/2020

If you can dream it, you can write it!

07/29/2020

Looking for a prompt? Flex your writing muscle with one of these...
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Writing prompts can breathe life into your imagination. These creative writing prompts in over 20 genres will help you find your next book idea.

07/24/2020

Where do you find inspiration?

07/13/2020

Writing is a Process
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writing-is-a-process/

Are you a writer who starts a project, but won't finish? Writing is a process. Like long distance runs, you must pace yourself, not sprint toward 'the end.'

07/06/2020

I like to ask people why they write. Did you always dream of being a writer? In the best case scenario, their face lights up and they reply that they couldn’t imagine not writing. This is my favorite reason, but I recognize that there are others. Some might site financial gain or the thrill of seeing their name on a book cover. [ 632 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writers-be-true-to-yourself/

Did you always dream of being a writer? Writers be true to yourself. Write for the sheer enjoyment that a creative endeavor can bring.

06/29/2020

Writers, are you too busy to be a reader? This is why you need to find the time. https://www.margerywalshaw.com/writers-need-to-be-readers/

Sometimes the “rules” of good writing are a mash-up of contradictions. Be original, but follow the rules of those who have come before you. Don’t plagiarize, but take lessons from classic story structures. To find the perfect balance, writers need to be readers. I recently read a literary comp...

06/22/2020

Are you choosing keywords to improve discoverability of your book?
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/best-practices-with-keywords/

I recently wrote about how keywords can make your book sales soar. Here are more best practices with keywords to try out immediately.

06/06/2020

What makes a character stay in your mind long after you finish a book?
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=200

05/25/2020

Years ago, I was a publishing snob. I had worked as an editor for authors who were published by St. Martin’s Press, Scholastic, and Simon & Schuster. The idea of self-publishing was still a no-no, but then I took the leap to not only work with indie authors, but via my alter ego, Mia Fox, I became one, too. It was my best decision for creativity, passion, and career control. [ 833 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=198

Years ago, I was a publishing snob. Then, I learned the world of indie authors. Passion, creativity, career control. This is why I love them.

05/18/2020

How do you make your book standout from the crowd? Today's consumer has hundreds…scratch that, thousands…actually, millions of book choices. Authors may want to believe that the majority are poorly written, with low-quality production in the form of cheap covers and unattractive formatting. Yet, the reality is that there are unlimited numbers of high-quality books available. You are part of a competitive field. [ 574 more words ]
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=202

There are unlimited numbers of high-quality books available. You are part of a competitive field. So what will make them choose your book?

05/11/2020

Writers, it's not enough to create a terrific book. You have to also publicize it. Find out why writers need graphics.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=204

Authors are the creators of beautiful words. But today, they need to also evoke emotion with graphics to promote those words.

05/08/2020

It's time. Find your best creative self.
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Shared via Kindle. Description: Have you ever asked…What if I could work for myself? How can I pursue my creative dreams? How do I become more successful? The idea of being creative triggers mixed reactions. Some people admit to feeling a passion for creati...

05/06/2020

Don't hurry to publish. Research first or let me help with keyword and category advice.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=209

If you’ve uploaded your ebook to Amazon or other sites, you’re familiar with keywords and categories. How important are these keywords? Can the right choices make book sales soar?

04/28/2020

A quick writing challenge for y'all... Kill your Adverbs.

https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=211

Ask a professional editor or publisher what makes them cringe and chances are they’ll reply, “adverbs.” Let me show you a more descriptive way to write.

04/14/2020

It seems that everyone is using their downtime to accomplish so many things. But consider this... you might accomplish more if you focus on less.
https://www.margerywalshaw.com/?p=213

I used to multi-task with a flourish, proudly boasting about how much I could do at one time. Trust me, I had mad skills that would have enthralled circus-goers or at the very least gotten a round of polite applause. I had perfected the art of feeding my dogs while making my children’s lunches dur...

01/23/2020

Such beautiful photos... a tribute to the power of having patience -- something every author needs. Take a look and find .

This English artist creates these breathtaking aerial patterns in the snow by walking in carefully plotted circles for hours at a time.

12/05/2019

Find your creative passion. You're never too old to pursue your dreams.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/12/02/these-two-men-just-released-their-first-music-album-age/?_=tid=sm_ril&utm_source=reddit.com

One of their songs is titled "I Just Can’t Remember Your Name.“

05/29/2019

02/28/2019

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02/17/2019

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02/04/2019

Writers...be aware of agents and "publishers" who want to charge you fees.

https://annerallen.com/2019/01/new-writing-scams-2019/

Writing Scams are nothing new. Bogus agents, useless marketing schemes, and vanity publishers abound. Here are the 2019 twists on the old scams.

12/31/2018

We all have our favs, but this list is the NY Times' favorite books of 2018. Of those listed, which one do you want to check out?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/books/review/best-books.html

The editors of The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year.

12/03/2018

Inspiration for your ears...here's a list of the most popular podcasts of 2018.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/favorite-podcasts-2018_us_5bf5a953e4b0771fb6b571e7?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=__Streamline__120118&utm_content=__Streamline__120118+Version+A+CID_2fd399c424fc0bbe0c3e3ac364ba25c1&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=2018%20podcast%20recommendations&ncid=newsltushpmgentertainment__Streamline__120118

From the infuriating to the inspirational, these are the best series that earbuds had to offer this year.