Anne R. Allen’s Blog
Run by authors Anne R. Allen and Ruth Harris.
They cover everything about writing and marketing, and in such great depth. You’ll get stats, facts, details, and more with each post. These ladies really have a finger on the publishing world’s pulse.
Anne writes funny mysteries, how-to-books for writers, poetry, and short stories on occasion, and she’s a contributor to Writer’s Digest and the Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market for 2016. Ruth is a 1,000,000 copy New York Times bestselling author, Romantic Times award winner, editor, publisher, and news junkie.
Quotes for the day:
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” ― Ernest Hemingway
We have a lift off!
ReplyDeleteI've visited Anne's blog a few times. Need to pop in more.
Imagine writing one true sentence every day? What a powerful story that would be.
Lovely quotes to kick off. Thank you. I'm off over to check out the blog for some more wise advice :) Have a lovely April one and all!
ReplyDeleteI need some advice and this blog sounds right up my alley. Thank you so much for the tip! I will definitely check it out.
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your challenge every year, Alex, because I'm always introduced to exciting new writers and bloggers! Thanks for being such a classy guy and always spreading the word about your fellow man and woman!
ReplyDeleteAnne's blog sounds delightful and informative. I need to go check it out. Good luck one and all with the #AtoZChallenge!
ReplyDeleteAnne's blog is the best - visit it every Sunday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to do for the challenge! I'm sure I'll meet lots of new people here!
ReplyDeleteI follow her site but don't get to visit as often as I'd like.
ReplyDeleteI can't write one true sentence. I'm a fiction writer; a professional liar for hire to total strangers.
ReplyDeleteI’m exploring different types of dreams and their meanings during the #AtoZChallenge at Stephen Tremp’s Breakthrough Blogs
I enjoyed the quotes. Very cool to spotlight the blog I look forward to reading more posts during the challenge~
ReplyDeleteOh, writing resources is something that's very helpful. Thank you for telling us about the blog. I'm heading over there now. :) Aidyl from Noveltea
ReplyDeleteAwesome link. Great start to the Challenge! And like Stephen said, I write fiction. I excel at writing lies! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been very excited to read about the blogs you guys are highlighting here this month! This one sounds like a wonderful reference to kick things off! And I love the quotes! They're perfect :) ~ Jen
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool theme for the A-Z challenge! Writing resources are always helpful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great blog!
ReplyDeleteHeather M. Gardner / @hmgardner
Co-Host, Blogging from A to Z April Challenge
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Sounds like a great one indeed. 1,000,000 is just wowing.
ReplyDeleteOff to visit Anne. Let the challenge begin!
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent resource to start the challenge with.
ReplyDeleteSusan Says
Anne's post 6 Reasons Why Show Don't Tell can be Terrible Advice ... is a must-read!
ReplyDeleteWent to Annie's blog and read a good post on dogma. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteRomance Author Piper Presley
A is for Anthology: Blogging for A to Z Challenge
Launch! And 25 more days to go! I believe in what Hemingway said.
ReplyDeleteHemingway - great quote.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to go check out the blog now. Thanks! Good luck in the challenge.
I'll have to check out Anne's blog sometime!
ReplyDeleteHi Alex - I subscribe to Anne's blog ... and I'm sure in due time it will provide me with loads of help and useful advice ...
ReplyDeleteGreat start to the IWSG resources A-Z ... cheers Hilary
I love Anne and Ruth's blog! I've often found such helpful info there. It's the type of place that reassures me I'm not alone and I'm not crazy! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the shout-out! What an honor to launch the A-Z challenge. This is a great week for us. We just got named one of the top 50 blogs for indie authors by Author Marketing Experts. Good luck to all of you with the A-Z! (And no, Lexa, you're not crazy. No crazier than any other writer, that is. :-) )
ReplyDeleteGreat advice that I need and I will subscribe to Anne and Ruth's blog.
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Shalom,
Patricia @ EverythingMustChange
Looking forward to reading your posts. Sunds like it's going to be fun.
ReplyDeleteAmanda from http://www.amandafleet.co.uk
Great resource. I'll check it out.
ReplyDeleteJuneta @ Writer's Gambit
This is a great blog and an excellent resource for writers. Great start to the challenge!
ReplyDelete@LGKeltner from
Writing Off the Edge
Parallels
I enjoyed these quotes very much, Anne! Stories are elemental for sure. And what wise words from Ernest Hemingway!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great blog to pick up some tips. You are one busy man Alex. Stay sane!
ReplyDeleteIm visiting from Fill the Cracks and Moondustwriter's Blog
On my way over there!
ReplyDeleteLoved this!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice in the post and in the comments too! Off to check the blog now.
ReplyDeleteNilanjana
Madly-in-Verse
Catching up, these resources are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection for the day!
ReplyDeleteAnne's blog is a great place to start. She is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Hein - Scribbling in the Storage Room
She sure offers so much for writers.
ReplyDeleteI'm subscribed to Ann's blog. It has awesome information and I share the posts often.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme! I'll definitely be back to check them all out!
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ReplyDeleteAnn has an AMAZING blog. I often tag her posts for later use and for help....
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