Writing in a second language I recently read a piece in the New York Times by Mr. Corstica Bradatan, a Bulgarian writer. Having moved from Bulgaria to the US, he talks about the difficulty of finding a voice in a new language: “ When you become a writer, you don't do so in abstract, but in relation to a certain language. To practice writing is Continue Reading
Archives for October 2013
How to Become a Successful Gutsy Indie Publisher
Becoming a successful "Gutsy Indie Publisher" is like being a circus juggler on a unicycle, throwing flames and spinning plates; all at the same time. So what is the secret to juggling? It's to think like a pro. If you want to sell commercially, you need to become a professional publisher. To sell your book you have to suit the book Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Joe Weddington
The Unseen Bullett Join the Army, see the world. That is what I did. I signed up for the Infantry as long as they would send me to Europe, pay for me to finish college and give me some money. Basic Training and Infantry Training were almost a joke to me as I had been a multi-sports athlete but I tolerated the near comical antics of the Drill Continue Reading
Should We Have Another Event With Our 2nd “My Gutsy Story®”Anthology?
After the success of "Bring Out the Gutsy in You" to launch our first “My Gutsy Story®”Anthology, I think we should continue with the tradition when our 2nd Anthology comes out in a year or so. What do you think? I wish to thank our wonderful keynote speaker, Marybeth Bond, who flew down from San Francisco for the event. Please Continue Reading