Category Archives: Kindle Scout

The Year of Writing Dangerously- Writing News

Posted on April 6, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

The Year of Writing Dangerously- Writing News Today is mostly going to be writing news, and all the things I’ve been up to lately. I’ve been a busy bee, both with writing and also with a ton of campaigning and … Continue reading →

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Book Cover Blues- Part Two

Posted on March 27, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Book Cover Blues- Part Two I’m still working on the new cover for my next book, Nick of Time. Folks like the new art in both new covers, but I’m still fine tuning the fonts, and I have yet to … Continue reading →

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Making a Cover Blues

Posted on March 24, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Making a Cover Blues I’ve spoken about the trials and tribulations of an author making their own book covers before, and now I’m back again. There are good reasons that it’s smart to hire a professional. Book cover designers know … Continue reading →

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Other People Shouldn’t Suffer for Your Art

Posted on March 23, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

It’s clear to all artists that to make your art, you have to be willing to make some sacrifices. No artist makes enough money to make a living right off the bat, and most artists never make enough money to … Continue reading →

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Motivation is a Cop Out

Posted on March 20, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” – Thomas Jefferson I’ve written about this before and I’ll no doubt write about it again. It’s a subject that is … Continue reading →

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It’s Alive!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

My Kindle Scout campaign for Teatime of the Living Dead is live! What is it? Kindle Scout is an awesome program where people nominate books they would like to see published. Nominations won’t guarantee success, the editors have final say … Continue reading →

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Wyrd House News

Posted on March 14, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

My paranormal mystery, Wyrd House, was not selected for publication by Kindle Press.  Not to worry, I have Teatime all ready for it’s Scout Run, and I have good feelings about it. Wyrd House has already been formatted for paperback, … Continue reading →

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Two words…or not two words? That is the question.

Posted on March 11, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

Then there are little ninja words in the English language whose only mission is to trick you into using the wrong one. Continue reading →

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Teatime of the Living Dead- Cover Process

Posted on February 28, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

As I’ve mentioned before, this early in my self-publishing journey, I’m creating my own covers for my books. To be clear, it’s not usually a good idea to make your own covers. Cover designers have design experience that can’t be … Continue reading →

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Writing Plots and Plans

Posted on February 25, 2017 by JulianneQJohnson

I am busy as a bee! Wyrd House’s Kindle Scout campaign is nearing its end, and I have tons to do. Here’s what I’ve been working on: -Did a re-write to fix typos on Descending, made it a shiny new … Continue reading →

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