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Eight Things That Cost More Than A Book (Or, The Economics of Book Selling) | Monica Shaughnessy
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Eight Things That Cost More Than A Book (Or, The Economics of Book Selling). February 22, 2015. The American Car – You Get What You Ask For. A couple of days ago, I was having a conversation with one of my author friends. We were discussing (lamenting) the fact that 99 cent books fly off virtual bookshelves and anything more than that takes tremendous effort to sell nowadays (blog tours! Books, perhaps not in equal measure, but in. 8211;don’t care,. Can be persuaded. Who are these individuals you ask?
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Developmental Editing | Monica Shaughnessy
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An ending that lacks emotional punch. A “messy” storyline. Meandering (or absent) subplots. A series that lacks an overarching plot. When should you use a developmental editor? You can use a developmental editor during the outlining stages, to get feedback on the overall structure of your novel before you begin. My rates are modest, about half of what others charge. But as my client list fills, my rates will rise. Please email me for a quote. I do good work. Take a look at my recommendations below. I hig...
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The 99 Cent Valentine | Monica Shaughnessy
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The 99 Cent Valentine. February 13, 2015. Is anyone else outraged by the price of greeting cards? They’re made of paper, for heaven’s sake, and printed with crummy poems and photos of kittens wearing cupid wings…and someone will THROW THEM AWAY two days later. So I ask you:. WHY DO CARDS COST $4.99? And more importantly, why do we continue to send them? The alternative is the e-card. But nothing shows how little you care than sending a link to a dancing bear (really? Ebooks are a green choice. Simply go ...
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Easter (with a Texas accent) | Monica Shaughnessy
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Easter (with a Texas accent). March 24, 2015. A few weeks ago, several of my fellow Space City Scribes and I created videos for World Read Aloud Day. I’d made book trailers before, but never any starring ME. Yikes! Anyway, because I’m a sucker for events that push kids to read, I knew I had to step outside my comfort zone. Which meant letting the world hear my Texas accent. Through this weekend. The sooner you buy, the cheaper you buy. Thanks for stopping by! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window).
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FREE ebook – Universal Forces – YA Romantic Suspense | Monica Shaughnessy
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FREE ebook – Universal Forces – YA Romantic Suspense. March 25, 2015. Just a quick post to let you know that my YA novel, Universal Forces, is FREE. Today through March 29, 2015. Get it while it lasts! 8220;There they are! 8221; Jake pointed to three balls of light zigzagging over the desert. They were close, only forty or fifty yards away. 8220;I’ve never seen them before.” My words sounded odd, unnatural in the stillness. 8220;You know they’re headlights from passing vehicles, don’t you? 8220;Um, we...
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Cattarina Mysteries Book Trailer | Monica Shaughnessy
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Cattarina Mysteries Book Trailer. June 16, 2015. Here is the trailer for my Cattarina Mysteries books. Enjoy! Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). June 16, 2015. New Covers for the Cattarina Series. Space City 6...
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Writing is a Pain in the Neck (Literally) | Monica Shaughnessy
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Writing is a Pain in the Neck (Literally). July 22, 2015. Repetitive Motion Injury caused by too many hours in front of a keyboard. I then spent the next six weeks visiting a myofascial specialist who realigned my muscles – one by freaking one. Yes, kids, this is as painful as it sounds. As I type this, I am. Not back to normal. Though I truly hope recovery is just around the corner. So that I can save you the same trauma, let me tell you what I’ve learned:. 2 Stretch, stretch, stretch. 9 If you have a s...
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“Great Beginnings” Editing Special – 5 pages for $10 | Monica Shaughnessy
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8220;Great Beginnings” Editing Special – 5 pages for $10. February 4, 2015. Since February is the month of. I thought I’d show some love for writers and readers by running a special every week for the next four weeks. I hope you’ll check back from time to time and see what’s happening. Week One – (now until Feb. 8th*) – Great Beginnings. And don’t think you’re off the hook with non-fiction. You still have to win the reader in your first few pages. Enter the developmental editor…. If I get bombarded by ed...
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