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Kortney's Mom

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Taking it Back to Basics

Today I decided to go back to basics. I've been trying a variety of apps for index cards on my phone and tablet and...I like them. I like the accessibility of having my works-in-progress go wherever I go. The idea of mobility makes me feel like I'm working or at... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Bumped Free This Weekend

Christmas comes early or rather in anticipation of summer, here's a free beach read. Bumped is free this weekend cause, why not? Enjoy! Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Judging a Book By Its Cover

I'm trying something different. I haven't figured out how to crack the international market (well, I haven't exactly cracked the US market either but I'm working on it). I had two covers created for Bumped so I decided to try out the second cover to see how it does with... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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KDP Select Promo Results

It's been one week since my free promo for Bumped has ended on KDP. I wish I could report it blasted my sales through the roof but sadly no. I didn't get the sales I'd hoped for but the increased exposure is as they say...priceless. For the weekend that it... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Authorgraph Adds Widget for Amazon Detail Pages

I lvoe Authorgraph. It gives you the ability to sign an ebook and I'm so ready to get my e-sign on. You just sign into your account click "author tools." They have code for non-Wordpress sites and Wordpress sites. You'll be using the non-Wordpress code for Amazon. You just log... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Hitting Word Counts? There's an App for That

No matter how much I wish it were true, the hours I spend on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, help me none whatsoever in the actual writing of the next book. The only thing that gets the work done is sitting down and doing it. I attended James Scott Bell's... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Bumped's #Free this Weekend on Amazon #Kindle

I've decided to try Amazon's KDP Select program. Sales have slowed up since its release in 2011, no surprise there, so I'm trying new things. For the next 90 days, Bumped will be sold exclusively on Amazon and to jumpstart it, it will be free this weekend (March 1 -... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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ChaBooCha 2013 Starts March 1st

Ok, how cute is the name, ChaBooCha? It's the Chapter Book Challege, it starts tomorrow and runs through the month of March. What exactly is the Chapter Book Challenge you might ask? Just a way to get your butt in gear and finish that chapter book that's been percolating. It's... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Revised Edition of Baby Modeling & Beyond Now Available!

It seemed as thought every time I would work on updating Baby Modeling & Beyond, something else would change. Modeling agencies would close, new technologies would pop up. Finally though, the new edition is now available on the Kindle and Nook and soon on Kobo and iTunes (for some reason... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Sunday Inspiration

I love this quote, it reminds that all things are possible! Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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CBS Diversity Offers Two Writing Programs

Judging from my last couple of posts, good things, or at least interesting things, come in twos. CBS Diveristy Institute is offering two programs for writers: Writers Mentoring Program This six-month program is focused on opening doors: providing opportunities to build relationships with network executives and show runners; to support... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Two Writer's Conferences to Check Out

If you're serious about the craft of writing and want to up your game, you have to check out these two conferences coming up. There is an application process, so be ready to submit your best work. Yale Writers' Conference - 2013 Running June 10 - 19, this 10 day... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Two Writing Contests

Here are some interesting writing contests and better yet, they're free! Kobo is sponsoring hte Jeffrey Archer writing contest. If you have a knack for brevity, this one's for you: the Jeffrey Archer Short Story Challenge sponsored by Kobo and Curtis Brown Creative is the contest for you! One lucky... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Book Chick City's 100 Books in a Year Challenge - I'm In

Book City Chick's hosting the 100 Books in a Year Challenge, I'm in. Are you? Check out the details below: Timeline: 01 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2013 Rules: Read 100 books in 2013 (any genre) You don’t have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Sibylla Nash

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Happy Thanksgiving!

From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Celebrate Picture Book Month

How cute is this? November is a whole month dedicated to celebrating picture books? I LOVE picture books and remember when my daughter wasn't even born yet (and I didn't know she was going to be a girl) that I browsing around at BEA and saw, Dirt Boy, which became... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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What to Do After NaNoWriMo? Submit Your Novel to Avon Impulse

Did you sign up NanoMoWriMo (umm, you know National Novel Writing Month) this year? I meant to but of course, didn't. Although, I am happy to report, I am busy writing. I actually found pretty cool app for my iphone called Story Skeleton. It's an index card app that can... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Listen to Sibylla Nash on NPR's Tell Me More

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Posted Oct 10, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Check Me Out On NPR

I just left the NPR studios in Culver City (very cool looking digs!) where I joined Michel Martin (I think she was in DC) of Tell Me More on NPR for a segment on my co-signing debacle. It was an interesting interview. Should air tomorrow. Check your local listings for... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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So, I wake up this morning and I have all these supportive emails in my inbox about my misadventures in co-signing. I originally wrote the piece for LearnVest and it also appeared on Huffington Post and MSNBC. Well, this morning it was on the front page of MSNBC in their... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Underdogs Rejoice

I love reading stories about the underdog, who doesn't, right? It gives us that extra kick in the pants for our own goals with the belief that it can happen. We can climb that mountain, reach the peak and left off a yodel. Here's a great story in PW about... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Come Out & See Me

On Sunday, July 29 I'll be manning the table selling Bumped as well as the works of Darryl James at his stage play Love in a Day at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood. Come on down and check it out. Curtains goes up at 2 pm and the play... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Kobo's DIY Publishing Now Open

Kobo's DIY Author and Publishing portal is out of beta and open for business. Great news for independent publishers because before, they were only accepting works from large publishing houses. Of course, I listed Bumped on their site quick fast and in a hurry. The more outlets you're on, the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Posted Jul 4, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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Wishlist Casting for Bumped

When Bumped get made into a movie (ever the optimist that I am) and if I have anything to do with casting, here's my dream team. As I was writing the novel, I think the very first person I saw was Elle's Dad, Dr. Nixon as Samuel L. Jackson (especially... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2012 at Sibylla Nash

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