Whether a writer is published by an established entity (newspaper, magazine or publisher) or ventures out on their own, there is one shared experience that few can escape—rejection. Artists (yes, writers are artists!) face the “Big R” regardless the discipline. Rocker/Musician/Lyricist David Bowie was hip to it. Is it any wonder, I reject you first? [...]
Read MoreI attended Terry Sue Harms’ Left Coast Writers book launch last weekend for Pearls My Mother Wore. Besides wowing the audience with her personal story and delightful reading, Terry amazed us with her SWAG, and she gave us some … We’ve all heard the phrase, collected it, perhaps bought some. In many marketing circles, it [...]
Read MorePublishing in the 21st Century Sunday – September 12, 2010 10 am – 4 pm James Presho House Greeting Authors, By request – a new Publishing in the 21st Century workshop has been scheduled for a Sunday instead of a Saturday to accommodate extremely busy schedules! You’ve plotted, planned, revised, edited, re-written and agonized over three [...]
Read MoreIn our Publishing in the 21st Century workshop on August 7, 2010, several interesting questions were asked about the publishing process. One question that dominated the discussion focused on art preparation – the creative (front/back cover) and the production (text layout & design). One thing was clear – utilizing the services of a professional graphic [...]
Read MoreSummer time is shorts weather. But the kind of shorts I’m thinking about today are personal essays like those written by James J. Patterson in is new book, Bermuda Shorts. A quick and witty read penned by a very talented and ultimately entertaining writer. I was honored to be asked to manage the production of [...]
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Lowry McFerrin is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mactec Solutions, Inc., dba ProForma Mactec Solutions, a company that provides printed and promotional products and marketing services to small to midsize businesses.
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