Visual Poetry of the Mundane
A few months ago, I wrote an article about the importance of not just relying on Amazon to sell your books as an indie author.
I understand the appeal of the platform. But all your readers are not there. An increasing number of people choose to shop elsewhere.
https://medium.com/the-haiku-shack/authors-this-is-how-you-sell-more-books-f6a16e854a8a
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In 2006, I was challenged to write a poem in French about The Little Prince. It would be featured in an anthology celebrating Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s book. Of course, I said yes!
The project did not materialize. But I was very happy with the poem and translated it into English a few years later. I included that translation into one of my books, The Heart of Space (2020).
Read it here: https://medium.com/the-haiku-shack/it-is-lonely-when-youre-among-people-too-5fb17bfc5d36
Cendrine
Happy Saturday!
A reminder to all my writer friends.
I post a visual prompt on my blog every Thursday. So if you are looking for inspiration, check out this link:
https://medium.com/@cendrineartist/list/the-visual-prompt-series-8b6ea54b2ea2
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Some photography for you.
You can also check out my work on Tumblr:
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As authors, reading bad / negative reviews about our work is never fun!
I am here to tell you that you cannot please everybody. Here are a few tips that have helped me over the years. I hope you will find them useful.
https://medium.com/the-haiku-shack/your-book-got-a-bad-review-read-this-post-bca3bd521e44
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Super cool discovery!
Authors, you can add your own books to the Open Library! I discovered the option by chance, when I was trying to find my books on Bookwyrm.
I am far from done, but this looks great already: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL9242103A/Cendrine_Marrouat.
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Current Opportunities for Writers, Authors, and Artists
For writers, authors, and artists – I am always looking for people to interview. I also review books.
Check out my guidelines and don’t hesitate to apply if you think you are a good fit: https://creativeramblings.com/promotional-opportunities.
(This is free, of course. But I always appreciate donations. 😉)
For bloggers and podcasters – I am building a database of people who offer interview / book review services. My goal is to help indie authors and artists get better exposure without breaking the bank.
If you provide interviews and reviews, please apply here, so I can add you: https://creativeramblings.com/reviewer-interviewer-database.
Auroras & Blossoms
I am the co-founder of Auroras & Blossoms, a platform dedicated to inspiration & upliftment in the arts. We have a yearly publication called the PoArtMo Anthology .
“The PoArtMo Anthology” offers a selection of inspirational and uplifting works from a variety of authors and artists. “The PoArtMo Anthology: Youth Edition” features stories from young creatives between the ages of 13 and 16. The first volume was released in 2021.
We currently have three calls for submissions.
We would love to hear from you. We would also appreciate a share if you know people who might be interested in applying! Thank you!
Cendrine