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Want to enter the Frasier and wondering how to write a 500 word synopsis?

By on January 31, 2013 in Delivering Convincing Proposals, How do I enter a Contest?

I have talked to a number of people want to enter the Frasier contest, but are daunted by the “500 word synopsis.”  So…I thought I’d try and help.  First, you’re among friends at My Book Therapy.  We understand how difficult it is to condense your epic down to 500 words.  Remember, the synopsis in the Frasier contest, like the synopsis for your agent or editor is entirely to tell your editor/agent/judge that you have put together a solid story.  Yes, you want to woo them with words (and a well written synopsis can be a thing of joy and beauty.  Not long ago, I actually teared up reading the amazing synopsis of one of my clients!)  However, first you want to prove to them that you have all the pieces of […]

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The 2013 Frasier Contest is OPEN!

By on January 28, 2013 in 3. Publish your Story, 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, Encourage Me!, How do I enter a Contest?

I’m so delighted to announce that the My Book Therapy 2013 Frasier Writing Contest is open!  Check out the video…and don’ t forget to enter! Visit these blogs! Check out the Contest! Thursday, January 31                 Alena Taurianen interviews last year’s Frasier winner at the MBT Ponderers blog http://www.mbtponderers.blogspot.com/   Friday, February 1                     My Book Therapy website http://www.mybooktherapy.com     Monday, Feb 4:                          Lindsay Harrel http://www.lindsayharrel.com   Tuesday, Feb 5:                         Johnnie Donley http://johnniedonley.com   Wednesday, Feb 6:                    Mary Vee http://www.maryvee.com/   Thursday, Feb 7:                       Bethany Kaczmarek http://www.marredandreformed.blogspot.com/   Friday, Feb 8:                            Jill Kemerer http://jillkemerer.blogspot.com/   Monday, Feb 11:                        Jenn Soehnlin http://jennmusing.blogspot.com/   Tuesday, Feb 12:                       Pat Trainum writing as Patricia Bradley http://ptbradley.com/blog/   Wednesday, Feb 13:                  Gabrielle Meyer http://www.gabrielle-meyer.blogspot.com/   Thursday, Feb 14:                      Casey Herringshaw at the Writers Alley http://www.thewritersalleys.blogspot.com/   […]

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One Thing Marketing: Inside-Out Marketing

By on September 30, 2012 in 3. Publish your Story, How do I enter a Contest?, How do I Promote my book?, Learn the art of Social Networking, Melissa Tagg, One Thing Marketing, Social Media Primer

Sometimes marketing just feels…blah. Another Facebook update. Another updated business card. Another newsletter that you wonder who’s even reading. A great way to spice up your marketing efforts is to go the “inside-out” route. And no, I don’t mean wearing your clothes inside-out. Though, if that sounds fun to you, go for it. I’m talking about looking at the already-existing elements of your book—or even you—that are perfect for a marketing project. Examples: In May 2012, author Katie Ganshert released her debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter. On her website, Katie invited readers to write their own “wildflowers from winter” stories—times when they were in a “winter” season of life, but caught glimpses of God at work even in their difficult circumstances. Tons of bloggers participated! Or, check out what author Beth […]

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May Writer’s Challenge Winner: Andrea Michelle Wood!

By on June 10, 2012 in How do I enter a Contest?, Monthly Writer's Challenge

A horrible, cruel nightmare. Luke slouched into the hard plastic chair beside Savannah’s hospital bassinet. He dropped his head into his hands, blocking out the sight of the faded blue-green divider curtain that surrounded his daughters exam room and the extensive collection of monitors and machines huddled around her bed. It all felt so real. Too real. If only he could just wake up. Savannah’s whimper instantly snapped Luke back to reality. The flimsy curtain did little to drown out the constant commotion from vortex of the emergency center. Every deliberate footfall of rubber soled shoes, every ring of the phone lines at the nurses’ desk, every beep of every monitor, every tick of the institution style clock mounted on the wall, even the occasional flicker from the fluorescent glare […]

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