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Getting Ready to Revise

Posted on December 9, 2012 by deborah495

Thanks to Molly Cook for her comment on my last blog post. Molly said, “All writers need to go through the revision process – looking at the manuscript again and reworking it – before even considering an editor. “ And … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Originally posted on A Walk Across Scotland:
Publishing continues to change. E-books are reaching beyond their devices. That’s good for me! Once upon a time, e-books lived within desktop computers. Yes, there was a time before e-book readers. My first…

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testimonials

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Here are some quotes from our graduates. “You guys are dynamic, personable, fun, engaging. So glad I did it!” – Angeline “It absolutely exceeded my expectations.” – Maryann “Really great workshop. I learned much & am energized to keep working … Continue reading →

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Official Announcement

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

MADRONA WORKSHOP TROUPE OFFERS A SELF-PUBLISHING WEEKEND  FROM WRITER TO AUTHOR: GETTING THE WORDS, THE PROCESS, AND THE MARKETING RIGHT   Madrona Workshop Troupe, a collaborative resource for writers who wish to become authors, offers a two-day self-publishing weekend on … Continue reading →

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The Marketing Variable

Posted on November 30, 2012 by wynnallen12

I am an author with years of experience in marketing and entertainment, notes: “Your book is written, maybe almost finished.  Great…BUT…If potential buyers don’t know your book is out there, they can’t buy it! Over the past two years e-books … Continue reading →

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Modern Self-Publishing, a real example

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

The details for the January workshop are sorting themselves out. I like it when people agree! The workshop isn’t about theory or abstraction. Self-publishing in the modern era is radically different from twenty years ago. Welcome to a real world … Continue reading →

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I’m excited to be here as a new member of the Madrona Workshop Troupe and I’m looking forward to offering you hints and help tuning up your manuscript for publication. When you make the bold decision to self-publish you are … Continue reading →

Posted on November 26, 2012 by deborah495 | 6 Comments

The Workshop Returns

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Well, that was certainly a long hiatus; and thanks to everyone for their interest and patience in the interim. We’ve been working out a lot of details, but didn’t want to say anything until we had a firm commitment for … Continue reading →

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Where Next

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Well, that was fun; but, where do we go next? We’re talking about a variety of options, venues, and schedules; but, we don’t have to limit the conversation to the instructors. Pass along your ideas of where and when we … Continue reading →

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Bitesizebooks the blog

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Excellent! BiteSizeBooks has begun a blog, and is powering up the learning curve. Progress folks, progress. Check back in a bit. An expert is being born. And here we are a bit later and things have changed. “Hi Everyone!  Tom … Continue reading →

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