The Paris Review recently posted a contest. The idea was to be inspired by a funny illustration and write 300 words or less in the style of Ernest Hemingway, P. G. Wodehouse, Joan Didion, Elizabeth Bishop, or Ray Bradbury. Obviously I chose Wodehouse. I didn’t win — I didn’t even make the cut as a…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Ask the Experts
I am surely no expert. I “accidentally” fell into book blogging. I’ve learned a great deal by absorption. At this point, I think my main question is how to get more readers. How do I attract more engaged readers? Readers who look for new posts, who leave comments and ask questions? Ideas?
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Beyond the Blog
Although I certainly haven’t reached my writing goals, by any means, I have done some freelance writing. For a time, I was actually making a good bit of money doing it too. There were even a few months that it covered the rent, free and clear. But as the economy tanked, local outlets (the ones…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Books and Networking
Today’s topic is about networking “in the real world”, bringing those online relationships to another level. I admit, this is something I’ve been working on, but I’m no expert. Still, I will share an examples of how books and book reviewing are a part of my “real” life. Living in Savannah, we are lucky enough…
ARMCHAIR BEA 12: Introduction
Writing once again from Virtual Booth #221b… This will be my second Armchair BEA. ◊ Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging? I am a director of a nonprofit performing arts venue in the South. I hold a Bachelor’s in…