How did Michael Jackson affect your life?

As we've all watched across the world yesterday an idol is gone. Michael Jackson left us suddenly and many of us are shocked and can't believe he's gone at such a young age.

As writers, we idolize certain people. Sometimes one person captures the attention of many and we look up to them. We want to be successful like them, have the drive, passion and motivation like them. No Michael Jackson was not a poem writer. He didn't write novels but I'm sure he touched the lives of many.

Tell us just how Michael Jackson has affected your life and how will his legacy live on in your eyes.

Signing Off,
Dominique Watson

Connecting with other Writers & Authors

Interacting with other writers and authors is very important. Some say that other writers and authors are our competition but I beg to differ. I believe that getting around like minded people helps us grow as writers and authors and it gets us in our comfort zones.

When I sit and speak to someone who is not an author or writer, it's like I'm speaking to someone that is not from my side of town; someone that has different roots than me that don't understand why writers analyze things and how we look at things different. It's our creative writers side that allows us to look at things from a different perspective.

Getting around other writers and authors, going to writers conventions helps you network with other people that are doing the same thing you are doing. True authors do not try to take something away from another writer. We respect other writers for their ideas and creativity. Normally it inspires us to work a little harder.

The one thing we do have in common with other writers and authors is that we love to read. I haven't found one writer or author that doesn't have a love for reading a good book. Most writers and authors would rather curl up with a good book than download it as an ebook. We are old school.

So give yourself that chance to network with other writers and authors. Get advice from someone who has went through a phase in writing that you are trying to get to. Maybe it's publishing, editing, trying to develop a good story or poem. Whatever it is, writers are made to help eachother, not bring them down. Make sure that you connect with your fellow authors and writers.

Before we end today's blog.....

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Dominique Watson

You've finished your manuscript, now what?

Now that you've finished writing the book, now what? Where do you go from here? At this point you need to figure out what you want to do with your book. Do you want to stop right there for a while? Take a break and then go searching? That question needs to be answered first. Once you've decided that you are ready to explore the publishing world, take some time to browse around and see what's out there.

Some writers like to simply see their work published in a magazine, no hassle, no money. Many find pleasure in that. Other's like to see their book in print and go searching for publishing companies.

I am currently teaching an online class called "Determining your Publication Path" In this 4 week class we are discussing this very thing. Which direction is best for you. The only person to truly know the answer to that question is you. What are you prepared to do and what do you expect?

At this point, you need to make a list of all the things that are required to have your book published. Print on Demand, Traditional Publishing, publishing in a magazine, posting to a blog, website. The resources are endless but you have to decide what you want.

If this book or writing is going to be published in book form, you need to have a list of what your publishing company needs to offer that way you can narrow down your choices.

The biggest tip I can give you in searching for publication is to take your time. No matter how long you take, the companies will still be there, their prices and guidelines will still be the same.

So good luck and happy hunting!

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Signing off,

Dominique Watson

This week's List of Services

It's a new week and From Writers POV always likes to take the time to showcase other business owners. Here's our list for the week of Business Owners with services that cater to writers.

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Signing Off,

Dominique Watson