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Independent authors and entrepreneurs don't have to go it alone, according to Lucy Adams. Take it away, Lucy! Six Clever Ways to Be a Team Player as an Entrepreneur (https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/02/09/08/05/entrepreneur-1188493_960_720.jpg) Whether or not you like teams, they're all around us. Of course, there are exceptions (night watchmen, for example), but the number of jobs based on teamwork grows year by year. Even if you’re an independent author, you have teammates including beta readers, critique partners, editors, book designers, marketing assistants, and most of all, READERS. You need solid communication among teammates to achieve the best results. If you're an excellent team player, you’ll be in demand, your opinion will be highly valued, and your ideas will be accepted. So what are the qualities and skills that will make you a brilliant chain link? Below are the 7 most important by Lucy Adams, an outsourcer from the British essay writing servic...

To celebrate my sports romances BLOCKED , ACED (Blocked #2), SPIKED (Blocked #3), and STREAMLINE , I'm joining the March Madness Giveaway! Score Big during the $250 March Madness Cash giveaway where you have the option of choosing between $250 PayPal Cash OR an Amazon E-Gift Card!  This event was organized by The Kids Did It & The Mommy Island and sponsored by the awesome bloggers, authors, and Etsy shop owners listed below! Give some love to the March Madness sponsors and follow them on social media: March Madness Sponsors: The Kids Did It The Mommy Island Zombie Parenting Healthy Happy Thrifty Family Parenting Healthy Easy Enter Sweepstakes Savvy Sweeper's Tidbits Mom To Grandma Home Jobs By Mom Krazy Kat Freebies PaulaMS' Giveaways, Reviews, & Freebies bookroomreviews MajorLeagueMommy   Author Mary Ting Misadventures with Andi Nicki Elson's Not-so-deep Thoughts Miss Molly Says Confessions of a Frugal Mind Hip Mama's...

Happy March Insecure Writers Support Group! Hop over to Alex Cavanaugh's blog to join us. Co-Hosts: Tamara Narayan Patsy Collins M.J. Fifield Nicohle Christopherson I'm late to post this month because work has been so busy and my friends are going through some big changes. One friend's husband just died, and another good friend (my swimming buddy) is moving to Nashville. *sad face* But it's good to hang with my writer pals in the support group! March IWSG Day Question:  Have you ever pulled out a really old story and reworked it? Did it work out? Well, I'm actually doing that right now so the outcome is yet to be seen. I started a romantic suspense novel titled Twin Sacrifice back in 2009, and I'm dusting it off to rework it. I haven't had much time to write lately but I hope to get cranking soon. Write on, friends!

How to Make Your Arguments Effective to Convince People (https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/12/03/07/57/exchange-of-ideas-222786_960_720.jpg) Welcome to Lucy Adams from BuzzEssay, here today with a guest post. There are a lot of different books and training on how to be successful . Many aim to achieve it through thick and thin, but very few notice that all that they need is the skill of convincing. Yes, convincing and nothing more! Knowing how to manipulate and change opinions of others, you’ll easily reach personal goals. So if you’re dreaming of becoming a master of conviction, this article is just for you! To begin with, let’s state that the structure of persuasion consists of three key elements – thesis, arguments, and support. Use them wisely, and you’ll be able to change the position of others towards what you say and do. #1 Thesis A thesis is the point of view you want to convey to the audience. Try to state it briefly, clearly, and within one se...

Welcome to Forbidden’s book launch celebration hosted by F. Stone Better Wear Your Flak Jacket FORBIDDEN eBOOK IS FREE February 14th to 18th at AMAZON Synopsis: Year 2047, City of Samarra, capital of the Republic of Islamic Provinces & Territories Fifteen American travelers have vanished. Surrendering to Mayor Aamir's demands, Captain Sharif becomes the reluctant keeper of his city’s bloody secret – and the witness, Eliza MacKay. The devout Muslim is horrified to discover that if he exposes the cover-up, his family will suffer dire consequences. The CIA has the lying Sharif in their cross hairs. Sharif’s only hope is to prove his country's government is free of guilt. Secretly, he hunts forensic evidence. Cryptic messages, backstabbing informants, and corruption threaten Sharif’s resolve to see justice served. When he discovers the shocking truth, he and MacKay become the targets of a ruthless killer. Sharif is tortured by his attraction to the impetuous Eliz...

Welcome to the February FREE for All Event February 5-9, 2017! BLOCKED is FREE for a limited time. Click to download these romance reads. And, enter to win a Kindle and $25 gift cards! Thank you for being loyal readers! To show their appreciation, your favorite authors have come together to offer a book for FREE. Download one or all. Maybe you'll find your next favorite author. Please note: all sales are limited time offers. Don't have a Kindle? Don't worry. Read with the FREE Kindle App. **Please note: these books may not be free on other Amazon sites and many of these books are free for a limited time only.** I'm offering a $10 gift card and ebooks of ACED (Blocked #2) and SPIKED (Blocked #3) to those who help me spread the word about Blocked! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Welcome to February's edition of Insecure Writers Support Group, the brainchild of Alex Cavanaugh. Hop on board at Alex's blog ! How was your January? I had to replace my furnace/AC/water heater and let's just say I'm relieved I don't have to survive on my measly author income after getting  that   bill. Luckily the system died when we had unseasonably warm temperatures in Ohio. Are you ready for Singles Awareness Day on February 14th? February Question: How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader? Positive change: A greater appreciation for well-written books. Negative change: Less enjoyment of many books. Before starting as a writer, I didn't notice misspellings (like blond/blonde) or excessive verbiage. In the past, I skipped over cliches and telling instead of showing. Now those errors disgust me. I feel fortunate fellow authors had the patience to read my debut novel, considering all my fledgling writer mistakes. I just re-e...