“Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
― Mary Oliver, New and Selected Poems
The Introduction below is for new readers. If you’ve been here before simply scroll down and get your Quickie:)
Welcome to Kate’s Quickies, my mini blog posts where I give you one link or one video to help you on your writing journey.
Why one? Because you already know there are tons of great writing blogs and websites out there with lots of information.
Putting it simply, this is the place to go to if you want to get some great info from the pros and quickly get on with your life and your writing.
This is also a quilt-free zone. If you comment I’ll reply. I know from my own experience that I feel a twinge of guilt when I don’t comment or thank a writer for a post. Do NOT feel guilty for NOT commenting. My no-comment stance for Kate’s Quickies is just my way of giving you a few extra precious moments in your day to do what you love. Write.
All links will be posted on my Kate’s Quickie page at the top of the blog so you can come back anytime.
Are you confused about how to market your book? Looking for ways to improve your website? Jan Bear’s site Market Your Book makes the process clear in a friendly, concise manner. Every Wednesday she examines an author’s website and writes about what they did right. Want to know what makes the website of Rick Riordan author of The Lightning Thief work? How about Lauren Hillenbrand author of Unbroken? Yep, me too:) Jan’s Website Wednesday makes this Kate’s Quickie worth it’s weight in gold but her inspiration and craft posts during the week are just as valuable.
Enjoy today, take a deep breath, and go write something good.
Kate~
Kate, I love these quickies! They’re such a good idea and always helpful.
I’m so happy you’re finding these helpful Patricia. Thanks!
I need to check out more websites to get ideas. I really have no clue what to put on a website (or even when I should get one)!
We’re in the same boat, I have no idea either!
Thanks, Kate. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed Website Wednesdays. I’ve learned a lot, too, from putting on my analytic glasses and asking, “Why does this work?”
I’m so glad you stopped by Jan. I just received a copy of your book Target Marketing For Authors yesterday and learned you have a free class on your site. My Quickie for tomorrow lists two free writing classes and I’m going to include yours as well to make it three. I’m looking forward to reading your book and taking the class as soon as time allows. As a non-techie, it’s a relief to find materials and sites likes yours to guide me in the right direction.