Estimating E-Book Sales-Info and link

Work, work, work…these days writers who want to get published have to take on the work of more than just writing. There's idea creation, organizing, editing, marketing and promotion, programming, sales tracking, and more. 

I'm neck deep in all this as the push to publish continues. One of the habits I picked up along the way helps me through periods of writer's block. I read about all the other stuff I should be doing. Doing so makes me feel productive, instead of staring at a screen worrying about the next sentence. Plus, reading industry news usually gives me ideas for my approach to the business of being a writer, which can be profitable, I think. 

Here's an industry nugget. It's a Forbes article about Estimating Kindle E-Book Sales for writers, and other curious folks out there. 

What do you do when you get writer's block, or when your day job gets tough? Feel free to share. 

Back to School Survival Guide

Here is a link to the Ann Arbor Family Back to School Guide. Whether you want to stock up on school supplies, or help inspire your child to learn, the guide has tips and advice for back-to-school success.

Sweet, Brave-Heart article

This was a good interview because it reminded me to keep going, even when things get difficult.  Here's a link so you can learn more about a fun Ann Arbor teen who acts, bakes and more, her way of coping with stress.

Ann Arbor Family – Roll over Beethoven

Here’s a brief published in Ann Arbor Family. It’s about a “Beethoven to Jimi” class at Rudolf Steiner High School. Yes, it’s Beethoven to Hendrix and they get to study iconic pieces like Beethoven’s 9th and Hendrix’s version of the “Star Spangled Banner.” You can read it online or in the November issue.

Now, I've got the urge to get out my guitar...and take some lessons!

Kids and oral health - Metro Parent

I'm excited to share my latest from Metro Parent. While researching, I learned a child's oral health can really impact their grades. You can read all about it in the October issue. Check out the awesome cover and sneak a peek at other articles inside this month's issue at Metro Parent online. 

Findlay Area Family – Rattle and Roll Baby Guide

My latest cover story is published in Findlay Area Family. Check out the tips for taking baby photos, nursing and more. Find it online at Findlay Area Family or in the July issue available now.

Tiny Teethers

If you’re looking for solutions to help a teething baby, check out my article in this month’s Metro Parent. You’ll find teething solutions that work and information about remedies you should skip. It's on newsstands now. 

Literary Drinking Games - Really?

I should be writing. Ok, I’m writing, but I should be writing something to advance my novel, or my next nonfiction article. Instead, I have noticed that when I’m procrastinating/stalling/tired/blocked/lazy, I find the oddest things to occupy my time. Case in point, I uncovered more than one recent article about Literary Drinking Games. Yes. You read it correctly. There are folks out there who are apparently in more trouble with their manuscripts than even me – I say in jest – writing about the bard and the booze.

Since it’s past noon on a workday, I figured a little imbibing in some literary fun might be just what’s needed to get through the rest of the day. It helped me because, as mentioned earlier, it got me writing. And it’s been a few days, so I’m happy to play along, even if I have no plans to hit the bottle anytime soon – although, my manuscript might look better with the old goggles as they say. Do they still say that? Anyway, please enjoy, try to be responsible, and get your work done first!

Drink 'Til He's Witty: The Reader's Drinking Game

http://jezebel.com/5603364/drink-til-hes-witty-the-readers-drinking-game

Drink What You Know (At least look at the graphic for this one)

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/books/review/Nicholson-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Bernard+Devoto&st=cse

Literary Drinking Games

http://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/literary-drinking-games/

Ann Arbor Family – Kids, teachers and parents rule at Little Lake Free School

Here is the latest Ann Arbor Family profile. It's an article featuring Little Lake Free School and their democratic approach to education and curriculum development. You can read more online at Ann Arbor Family – Kids, teachers and parents rule at Little Lake Free School or in the August issue, filled with lots of back to school tips, on newsstands now.

Ann Arbor Family – DIY style

I am excited to share my latest from Ann Arbor Family. It's an article featuring Blue House, a studio that inspires creativity and craft. You can read more online at Ann Arbor Family – DIY style and in the July issue on newsstands now.

Ann Arbor Family - Playful pachyderm

I am excited to share my latest work. It's an article featuring Elephant Ears, a fun children's store in Kerrytown. You can find it online at Ann Arbor Family - Playful pachyderm and in the June issue.