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Inspiration!
Started by Candess M. Campbell, PhD. Last reply by Candess M. Campbell, PhD Mar 27, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Who or what has inspired you the most to write?Continue
Writers Unite!
Started by Candess M. Campbell, PhD. Last reply by Nancy A. Newman Jan 28, 2012. 17 Replies 2 Likes
In the New Year let's gather as a group of Authors. We can do this at Launchpad. Are you interested? Would you like there to be a speaker or just meet each other and share our books to begin with?Continue
Where do I write
Started by Charles Lightwalker Jan 22, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I write mostly at home, however I write when inspiration hits me when possible sometimes it is when Iam waiting for an appoint when, picking the daughter up from school, while she is doing ballet,…Continue
Ghost Writer wanted
Started by Sandy Brosam. Last reply by Wendy Snodgrass Jan 8, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I have a friend from facebook who is looking for a ghost writer for a book. she asked me if I knew anyone who would write it for her and not overcharge her and rip her off....She hinted she…Continue
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Comment by Keely Honeywell on June 15, 2012 at 4:18pm -
Hey, writers! RiverLit is currently open for submissions!
You can read the guidelines here: riverlit.clymergallery.com/submit
If you don't already know about RiverLit, we're a Spokane-based literary magazine. We're open to all kinds of writing as long as it has a strong voice, including fiction, poetry, essays, etc.
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Comment by Candess M. Campbell, PhD on June 7, 2012 at 10:16am -
In this age of marketing, once a book is published, the publishing company no longer does the extensive marketing they used to do. Many of us choose self-publishing to hold the control over the book. Either way, we need to promote our books and build a platform of readers and followers. We can do this by having Speaking Engagements and Events. Join me in this exciting Event!
Candess Campbell, LaunchPad INW NW Authors Community founder has upcoming show at Nectar Tasting Room More Here http://soulltd.eventbrite.com/
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Comment by Juan Mas on June 6, 2012 at 8:01pm -
Hey folks I know that it was sold out on May 11 but don't miss out on the encore presentation of 50 Hour Slam this Saturday Magic Lantern at 1 Pm and 9:30 pm. This time we are screening all the movies that where part of the competition back in April. Speard the word!
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Comment by Candess M. Campbell, PhD on May 21, 2012 at 12:19pm
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Our own Sandy Brosam, author of Becoming Bigger than Our Pain has created a 3 day Event Grieving in Plain Sight. What an incredible way to assist others in transforming their pain. First her book, then the healing event! http://www.grievinginplainsight.com/tickets/
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Comment by Candess M. Campbell, PhD on May 21, 2012 at 12:13pm
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Jim Lynch with Jess Walter at Auntie's 402 W. Main Spokane
Tue., May 22, 7:00 pm / Main floor
Settle in for an evening to remember! Journalist and award-winning novelist Jim Lynch shares the stage with his friend and Edgar award winner, Jess Walter, in a sparkling Q&A presentation of Lynch's latest novel, Truth Like the Sun, a story of urban intrigue during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
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Comment by Juan Mas on May 8, 2012 at 8:19am
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An event you can't miss... a celebration of Spokane Art and story telling with local photography, local films, local poetry and Spokane History this Saturday May 12 at the Magic Lantern. See the attached. Hope to see you there.
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Comment by Candess M. Campbell, PhD on May 1, 2012 at 3:30pm
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I'm still in Osaka, but wanted to share . . .
Brendon Burchard is at it again. He's GIVING AWAY hardcover copies of his new book RIGHT NOW!
His new book is called "The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive".
Get yours before they're gone:
https://burchardgroup.infusionsoft.com/go/charge/Candess
Everyone is already saying the book is INCREDIBLE!
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Comment by Juan Mas on April 23, 2012 at 3:42pm
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THE 50 HOUR SLAM screening becomes an event celebrating the Arts of Spokane.
The Hip Clips
are 16 short films chosen by our 7 illustrious judges and the Slam’s organizers from all the competitors in this year’s 50 HOUR SLAM. The Slam, of course, is the competition where filmmakers have fifty hours to make a short 3 to 6 minute film while incorporating three secret criteria. This year the criteria were the number 50, a historical building, and an original poem by a local poet.
There will be two screenings sessions on May 12, and the audience will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite and name the winner of THE HIP CLIP Award for 2012.
This year the screening has become a major event as we celebrate the arts of Spokane with an exhibit of local photography entitled "THIS PLACE MATTERS". Several local photographers use their keen eye to capture a few of the historical buildings in Spokane in ways you’ve never seen them before. We’ll also be hosting live performances from poets from BROKEN MIC and GET LIT between the Slam screenings at the Saranac Public House, where we will also announce this year’s winners at the end of the night.
DATE:
MAY 12 2012
In the Saranac Building (
25 W. Main Ave, Between Browne and Division.)
The Magic Lantern
2:30 pm - Screening of the 50 Hour Slam 2012 Finalists
The Magic Lantern
4 pm to 5 pm - Q/A with Judges/Organizers of the 50 Hour Slam 2012
Saranac Public House
5pm to 7 pm - Live Poet Performances
The Magic Lantern
7:30 pm - Screening of the 50 Hour Slam 2012 Finalists
Saranac Public House
9 pm - Closing Ceremonies for 50 Hour Slam 2012
****There will be awards, prizes, live music, foo
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Comment by Jeff Drew on April 23, 2012 at 1:09pm -
Also. Interactive eBooks. If you need advice or help getting a publication like this up and running, let me know. iOS, Android (nook, and others).
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Comment by Jeff Drew on April 23, 2012 at 12:13pm
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e-books.
If you want to experiment with creating and formatting your own e-books, here are the tools I use.
1) OpenOffice.org (A suite like Microsoft Office)
2) writer2epub (a plugin/addon)
Format the flowing text with section / chapter headers, normal text, and all the rest. When you're ready to test your progress, save your work, click the toolbar button that has the epub logo, and enter your title, summary, date, isbn, and other info. Then load your epub into your ereader and take it for a spin. (This is just for initial tests, right? You'll still need your Table of Contents and Index, if you're going to include those.)
I've also tested Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/). You can view your ebooks, manage them, and for open (non-drm) epubs you can look at their formating.
There's a lot more to it than this little summary, and there's a whole set of rules regarding the epub "standards". (http://idpf.org/epub) But it's always fun to experiment first.
If you need any help with any of this, and want to work with someone in town, let me know. Book projects are always fun!
I have many book cover and publication layout design portfolio pieces to share. Let me know. I'd match written quotes or do better, and we'd be keeping the money in the community.
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