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Some Covers to Consider

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Now that I’m winding down on the edit, it’s time to look at cover designs. I participated in Indies Unite for Joshua (a great cause, by the way, check it out) and bid on a cover designer, and that’s how … Continue reading →

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The Value ($$$) of Words

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve been writing for a long, long time. One could say that I’ve been writing since I learned how to spell. The Internet gave me many wonderful opportunities to practice what natural ability I had, to find out where and … Continue reading →

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It’s Story, and It’s Therapy

Posted by Joanne Huspek

My first novel, Finding Cadence, is currently going through developmental editing, Edit One. Unlike the other books I’ve completed, this one is deep, dark, and somewhat depressing, especially at the beginning. I’ve spent a lot of time laboring over this … Continue reading →

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Book Babying It – Part Five: On the Way to the Amazon

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Today I finally decided to check my status on Book Baby to gauge the progress of Virtually Yours. Yes, I am the most lackadaisical writer/author you’ll ever meet. I’m not one of those who clicks back and forth for a … Continue reading →

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How an Editor for Life Made Me a Writer for Life

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I’ve been dying to (and trying to) write this post for a month. You know how it is. December = holidays + end-of-year-tax-queasiness + noticeable lack of sunlight. End result, many trips to CVS for stomach relief medicine. One of … Continue reading →

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Where Was the Battle of the Log Lines on This One?

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I hope everyone’s Christmas (or whatever you choose to or decline to celebrate) was merry and bright. That goes without saying. Last week, the Query Tracker blog featured a must-read post on log lines. For the new writer or others … Continue reading →

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The 20 Percent Solution

Posted by Joanne Huspek

I have a novel that is very nearly ready for the big time – the Big Time being self-publishing online. I even have a cover for said novel, and am attempting to convert the insides to a format the web … Continue reading →

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