by Gina Ardito | Mar 30, 2011 | Blogs, Manners, Mid-Week Rude Awakening, Reviews, Writing and authors
Originally, I intended to write a post regarding deadlines, but an event a few days ago prompted me to rethink my plans for this week. It seems a self-published author took offense to a reviewer’s 3-star rating of her book and posted–not one, but...
by Gina Ardito | Mar 25, 2011 | Friday Five, RWA National
RWA’s National Conference is just a few months away. Planning to attend? Here are a few things you should be doing now to get ready:1. Order business cards. Even if you’re an unpubbed writer, it’s a good idea to have some business cards made up....
by Gina Ardito | Mar 23, 2011 | Advice Whether You Want it or Not, Mid-Week Rude Awakening
One of the things you’ll hear often in the publishing world is that it’s an “incestuous” business. What exactly does this mean? It means that yesterday’s editor at House X could be today’s editor at House Y, an agent at Z Agency, or...
by Gina Ardito | Mar 20, 2011 | The Four Seasons
I’m thrilled that I can *finally* start putting my winter clothes away. Looking forward to sunshine, warm temps, and flowers.
by Gina Ardito | Mar 18, 2011 | Friday Five, Writer's block
Every once in a while, all writers face the blank page with dread. Whether or not you believe in writer’s block, there are things you can do to get your creative juices flowing. Here are five tips to help you get back in the groove and finish that scene!1....