Jun 21, 2011
Posted by Mary Ann on Jun 21, 2011 in catch-all | 6 comments
This is such a handy acronym. Kristen Lamb talks about it today in her excellent blog Kristen Lamb’s Blog and also in her also excellent book on blogging Are You There Blog? It’s Me Writer, but I’d like to expand on it. She says she didn’t invent it either, so I don’t feel too guilty for swiping it from her, even though, you know attribution has been made. *grin*
Before you say something (or, you know, Twitter it or email it or Facebook it or whatever) take a moment – especially if you are angry or hurt – and both think and T.H.I.N.K.
Ask yourself if what you’re about to spray out onto the internet (or, of course into your Significant Other’s ear) is
True
Helpful
Informative
Necessary
Kind
Sometimes a particular communication might well be True, but not Necessary (at this moment) and certainly not Kind or Helpful.
Keeping this little acronym in mind would have kept Anthony Weiner from Tweeting his political into ashes. Well, maybe. It certainly would have saved a relationship or two I can think of.
Frankly, at times I don’t live up to my own standards here. I’m not a paragon of angelic perfection. But at least I try – well, after I’ve had my coffee. Don’t talk to me pre-caffeine. It’s not safe.
Jun 16, 2011
Posted by Mary Ann on Jun 16, 2011 in links | 0 comments
I have a new toy, Windows Live Writer and this is me, trying it out.
So this won’t be a completely useless post, if you haven’t discovered Bob Mayer’s blog, you really ought to read it. He’s got great information and he tells the truth as he sees it every time.
Write It Forward
May 18, 2011
Posted by Mary Ann on May 18, 2011 in reviews | 0 comments
I have a new gig.
A new website, The View From My Kindle, carries interviews, articles, and book reviews. I will be doing some book reviews for that site in the future.
How cool is that? I’m quite thrilled by this opportunity.
May 13, 2011
Posted by Mary Ann on May 13, 2011 in links | 0 comments
This is pretty much a list o’ links. Blogs mostly.
Full of great advice for writers. Insight. Helpful tips.
Sometimes a little glimpse into the lives of the writers, too.
And always, always worth reading.
Sample ’em. Read a few in depth. Make some comments. Let your presence be known.
Kristen Lamb’s Blog
Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
Pub Rants
Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent
Anne R. Allen’s Blog
Red Room, J. M. Cornwell
Writers-Bookshelf
Darknesspd.com
The Intern
What Not To Do As A Writer
May 6, 2011
Posted by Mary Ann on May 6, 2011 in links | 0 comments
Yo! Look here! See these links? They will take you to some of my favourite blogs and web sites. Blogs that deal, mostly, with writing, publishing, and marketing, but some that also touch on personal things. Some are new. Some are old.
Do they all share the same point of view? Oh, heck no! Some are very pro-self-publishing. Some are very pro-traditional publishing. Some take a middle path. Some don’t so much give a fig but are about the craft of writing or how not to let your head explode while you try to write.
They are all thought-provoking, entertaining, interesting, and occasionally blood-pressure-raising.
Sample ’em. Read a few in depth. Make some comments. Let your presence be known. It’s a big world with lots of room for divergent opinions.
Kristen Lamb’s Blog
Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
Pub Rants
Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent
Anne R. Allen’s Blog
Red Room, J. M. Cornwell
Writers-Bookshelf
Darknesspd.com
The Intern
What Not To Do As A Writer