Recent content by RJ Garside

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    I love AND hate that advice so much! LOL! Happy revising!

    I love AND hate that advice so much! LOL! Happy revising!
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    Announcements NEW Lecture Package Keeping The New Releases Coming: Rapid Release For Hybrid And Indie Authors with Beth Daniels

    Check out the NEW on-demand lecture package that is now available. Once, long ago, back in the halcyon days of decent sized advances – or advances, period! – when many of us snagged contracts that guaranteed we’d have a new book out every year unless we didn’t turn in a book every year, an...
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    Thanks so much for joining us! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. RJ

    Thanks so much for joining us! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. RJ
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    Hi! New member in Tokyo, writing cozy mysteries

    Hi Janice! Welcome to the SavvyAuthors community! Thanks for sharing where you heard about us. That is amazing. :) I'm thrilled to hear that you've kicked that imposter syndrome and you are moving forward with your cozy mystery. It sounds fabulous from the pitch in your other post. Feel free...
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    Challenge! Kill Your Darlings Week at SavvyAuthors!

    Hi Janice! WOW! I am so impressed with you! I know how hard that must have been. I've been known to have slow beginnings too. You had me hooked at "I dropped the body at the end of chapter one." Yay! This sounds like such an amazing book! Thanks for sharing! RJ
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    Announcements NEW On-demand video class: Digital Hygiene for Everyone: Cybersecurity Basics with Lisa Rabey

    Are you safeguarding your digital life? Online security isn't optional; it's vital in today's world. Discover how to create fortress-like passwords, master password managers, spot sneaky phishing attacks, and build a strong defense against cyber threats. About the Presenter: Lisa Rabey...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting August 4th!

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week August 4th. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) FALL SESSION: Mentoring and Coaching with Editorial Director and Author June Diehl: August 4 to November 2 Creating Professional E-Book Covers...
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    Your Book in One Line Challenge

    Can you sum up your entire book in just one sentence? Today’s challenge: Write a one-line pitch that captures your story’s heart and hook. Whether it’s dramatic, funny, mysterious, or heartfelt, make it count! Drop your one-liners in the comments and get inspired by others’ pitches.
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    Announcements Workshops Starting July 28 - check them out! :)

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week July 28. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Putting a Different Spin on Your Descriptions with Beth Daniels!: July 28 to August 24 Writing a Series with Rebekah Ganiere: July 28 to...
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    Announcements NEW! Instructor Spotlights Are Here!

    Please find the spotlight on Angela Knight.
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    Announcements Instructor Spotlight: Angela Knight

    Please find the instructor spotlight on Angela Knight. How long have you been writing? I realized I wanted to be a writer when I was 9 years old. I wrote a book called “The Mouse who Went to the Moon,” about a mouse who stowed away on an Apollo mission because he thought the moon was made of...
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    Announcements Workshops Starting July 21

    Hello! Here are the workshops that are starting the week July 21. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions ([email protected]) NEW! Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch with Robin Jeffrey: July 21 to August 3 Use Misdirection to Craft a Great Mystery with Anna Denisch...
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    Computer Writing Program

    Hi Andi! I like Scrivener. It shows the cards and you should be able to move them around. RJ
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    Hot Take Tuesday!

    Hot Take Tuesday! Authors, it’s time to weigh in, what’s your hot take on this writing debate: “You have to write every day if you're serious about your publishing career (or finishing your book.)” Do you agree or disagree? Please tell us why in the comments! We want to hear your strongest...
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    Announcements NEW! Instructor Spotlights Are Here!

    Please find the spotlight on Adrienne Giordano and Misty Evans.