This is a review for Melanie Faith’s book From From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider’s Guide to the Publication Process and a part of the book tour conducted by WOW! Women on Writing.
Like a lot of people I have a story to tell only I wasn’t sure how to begin. Or even if someone would want to hear my story. But as a mom of a child who passed away due to a negligent driver I would like to share Suzzane story. Which will keep her memory alive.
Not only that I want to remind people how important Organ Donar is which Suzzane was and she saved over 70 lives. Which is a blessing to everyone involved. If you haven’t thought of becoming a Organ Donor I would like to ask you to think about it please.
I can’t wait until school resumes to share Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider’s Guide to the Publication Process with Charlie to use in his Homeschool Creative Writing Class. Because no, matter how old we are we all have story to shar.
Through this book I learned the steps I need to take as well as how to implement them in my lives. I know its okay to ask for help and to have others help me write my book. Which is going to allow Charlie and I to create a Family book to share with David’s parents about there lives.
While allowing me to relive memories of my parents lives. While interviewing my moms family and getting there thoughts on her. As well we my dads family to get peoples thoughts on him. Which Charlie will be able to give to his children.
These books may never be published but they will become Gifts for our family to hand down from generation to generation. Preparing me to share Suzzane’s story when I feel like writing it all down. Brining me back into contact with people who was a huge part of her life that I’ve lost contact with.
Here is a fun tip for Bloggers the New year is right around the corner and if your like me and need to clean up your blog. Take a look at your Bio and then purchase this book to write a killer Bio for your blog which will make you stand out to clients and readers.
Before you ask if I am going to do this you can bet your bottom dollar I will have everyone on my website read this book then write a new Bio as we’ve all grown and changed. Its time to let the world know about the new us.
You’ve been writing and honing your craft for months or years and are curious about seeking publication for your latest project. Perhaps you wonder about the next steps in the process. Look no further!
This book has a little something for every writer interested in expanding their audience and sharing their writing with readers, from pre-writing and writing your drafts to choosing your market and the writing life before, during, and after publication.
Topics covered include:
The Lovely Littles: Breaking into Literary Magazines
The Spinning Spider: Keeping Track of your Brainchildren
Options, You’ve Got ’em: Traditional, Indie/Small, University Press, or Self-Publishing
Two Streams with One Stone: To Simultaneously Submit or Not
Monetize it! Part One: All about the Benjamins; Monetize it! Part Two: Risk and a Swimming Metaphor
The Myth of the Fancy-Pants Tools
The Art of Writing the Author Bio
Paradox Meets Passion: Writer vs. Author
The Slam-Bam Reply: Now in Two Painful Varieties; Creative Noodling
F.U.N
and so much more!
About the Author
Melanie Faith is a night-owl writer and editor who moves through the daytime world with her camera. She’s an introvert who likes to wear many hats, too, including as a poet, photographer, professor, and tutor. She’s been a doodler for years but just recently started to share her perfectly imperfect doodles. She loves to write about historical settings in poetry and prose, and this Fall she taught both a Leaping Worlds class for historical fiction and time-travel writers as well as a university class about publishing.
She especially enjoys creating nonfiction craft books that assist fellow authors on their writing paths, including books packed with tips about writing flash fiction and poetry. Her latest published craft books are: Photography for Writers, guides for teaching online and writing a research book respectively, and From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider’s Guide to the Publication Process (all from Vine Leaves Press). Read more about her books, classes, and arts projects at
Check out all the other Blog Tours here:
Blog Tour Calendar
December 5th @ The Muffin
Join WOW as we celebrate the launch of Melanie Faith’s blog tour of From Promising to Publishing. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book
December 5th @ Karen Brown Tyson
Visit Karen’s blog today and read about whether to monetize your writing or keep it a hobby.
December 7th @ Create Write Now
Visit Mari’s blog today to read a guest post by Melanie Faith about how to self-motivate.
December 8th @ Margay Leah Justice’s Blog
Join Margay as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
December 9th @ Blunt Scissors Book Reviews
Jennifer shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s helpful book From Promising to Published.
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December 10th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog to catch her review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
December 11th @ Shoe’s Seeds and Stories
Visit Linda’s blog as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 12th @ One Writer’s Journey
Sue shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s helpful book for writers From Promising to Published.
December 13th @ Lisa Haselton’s Book Reviews & Interviews
Visit Lisa’s blog for an interview with author Melanie Faith about her book From Promising to Published.
December 15th @ Mother Daughter Bookclub
Join Cindy as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
December 16th @ The Faerie Review
Lily shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 18th @ Michelle Cornish’ Blog
Come by Michelle’s blog and read Melanie Faith’s guest post about overcoming imposter syndrome.
December 20th @ A Storybook World
Deirdra features a spotlight of Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 21st @ Elle Backenstoe’s Blog
Join Elle as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 22nd @ Author Anthony Avina’s Blog
Visit Anthony’s blog and read his review of From Promising to Published.
December 23rd @ Help Me Naomi
Noami shares a review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
December 24th @ The Mommies Reviews
Join Tara she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published and hosts a giveaway too.
December 27th @ Mindy McGinnis’ Blog
Join Mindy’s blog today where author Melanie Faith shares tips on writing author bios that have personality and heart.
December 27th @ Beverley A. Baird’s Blog
Join Beverley as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 29th @ Beverley A. Baird’s Blog
Visit Beverley’s blog to read a guest post by Melanie Faith about the benefits of hiring a freelance editor and how to find a good fit.
January 2nd @ Elle Backenstoe’s Blog
Visit Elle’s blog again and read Melanie Faith’s guest post about the benefits of beta readers and how to find one.
Join Margo as she features a guest post by Melanie Faith about the taking-on-too-much spiral.
January 4th @ Liberate & Lather
Visit Angie’s blog and read her review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith. She hosts a giveaway and also interviews author Melanie Faith about her book.
January 5th @ Word Magic
Fiona reviews this helpful writing book From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith. Don’t miss it!
January 7th @ Leslie’s Voice
Join Leslie as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
