This week, I broke out my spring dresses for the first time in the year. It was still a little chilly up here but it felt great to wear a dress again, even if it was with tights.
Bring on the warm weather!
Of course, with spring comes thoughts of love (and sex), so here are a few erotic romance publishers who are looking for your stories.
Loose Id is looking for hot stories about the new boss, whether that's in an office setting or the "new Dom at the club" -- wow. Submissions should be novella-length, so 20,000 or more words. Deadline for writers who aren't already working with this publisher is May 25th so get writing!
Entangled wants stories with moderate to high heat levels set in exotic locales. Story lengths can range from 10,000 to 40,000 words. Not sure about the deadline for these but the call went out earlier this month so get those pens working.
Ellora's Cave has two calls for submission for 2013: Boys Will Do Boys (deadline: May 1st) and sweet Regencies for a Christmas collection (deadline: May 15th if you don't already write for them).
Lastly, Entranced Publishing is seeking novel length winter and holiday-themed romance fiction. Deadline is May 1st so this is perfect for any of you who already have a manuscript gathering dust (like me). Get editing, folks!
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Calls for Erotic Romance and Getting Published
Last year, I released my first erotic romance stories, Captive Angel and Country Hearts with Total-E-Bound publishing. Total-E-Bound produces incredible erotic (and other) romance e-books in a myriad of subgenres. They have been a real pleasure to work with and, partly for that reason, I have two more erotic romances coming out this year.
Previously, I've posted about Total-E-Bound's calls for submission.
I thought, since I have benefited from these same calls, I would show my work by letting you know that I've used those very same postings to review the guidelines for stories, to submit and, ultimately, to be published. Yes, really.
In August, 2012, for instance, I posted the following:
Previously, I've posted about Total-E-Bound's calls for submission.
I thought, since I have benefited from these same calls, I would show my work by letting you know that I've used those very same postings to review the guidelines for stories, to submit and, ultimately, to be published. Yes, really.
In August, 2012, for instance, I posted the following:
Total-E-Bound accepts erotic romance manuscripts between 10,000 and 100,000+ words and has specific calls for submissions going on right now. These include - At Your Service (short stories about domestic staff) deadline: November 1, 2012, Whip It Up (BDSM, obviously) deadline: March 1, 2013, and my favourite, Wanton Witches (Halloween themed for next year's season) deadline: April 1, 2013.
I submitted a story called "A Lady for Two" for the At Your Service anthology since I've had good sales with the other anthology piece I submitted to them. I sent in my historical piece the day before the deadline, on October 31, 2012, and I received an acceptance about seven weeks later on December 11, 2012. Pre-ordering starts later this month and general release is scheduled for June 10th.
That means, all together, it's taken about a year to write, submit, edit and otherwise get my story ready for publication. Total-E-Bound staff has made this a smooth process but, don't get me wrong, the creative process can also be fraught with difficulty.
The message: it's hard work to be a writer. Keep on top of general calls for submission and try out my publisher. If you don't send your stories out there, you will never be published.
Take a deep breath, write like crazy, and submit your work.
That means, all together, it's taken about a year to write, submit, edit and otherwise get my story ready for publication. Total-E-Bound staff has made this a smooth process but, don't get me wrong, the creative process can also be fraught with difficulty.
The message: it's hard work to be a writer. Keep on top of general calls for submission and try out my publisher. If you don't send your stories out there, you will never be published.
Take a deep breath, write like crazy, and submit your work.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Day on the Links: Nan in the News
Since the release of my new contemporary hockey romance, Power Play, I've been getting a ton of hits, reviews (mostly good) and exposure. So I wanted to share some work I've been putting out there.
I recently answered a Q&A about sexy music to listen to while...you know: on my publisher, Crimson Romance's, website.
I also completed a blog post for Crimson Romance about--what else?--writing the athlete romantic hero.
Lastly, I've been working on my author profile on Goodreads, which I'm finding is a great (and nerve wracking) way to get feedback on your published works.
Happy reading and don't forget to check out my new romance about hockey and hot athletes, Power Play, available on Amazon.
I recently answered a Q&A about sexy music to listen to while...you know: on my publisher, Crimson Romance's, website.
I also completed a blog post for Crimson Romance about--what else?--writing the athlete romantic hero.
Lastly, I've been working on my author profile on Goodreads, which I'm finding is a great (and nerve wracking) way to get feedback on your published works.
Happy reading and don't forget to check out my new romance about hockey and hot athletes, Power Play, available on Amazon.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Just Joined Tumblr!
Hey all, I've just leapt into the future (that is, a few years ago) and joined Tumblr.
Check me out and, apparently, ask me anything: here!
Check me out and, apparently, ask me anything: here!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
A Day on the Links: Health Edition
Recently, some of the romance readers and writers on Twitter have formed a diet club. I didn't join but the project did get me thinking about my own health.
I could stand to be healthier (who couldn't?) and I often rely on the internet for information regarding my health choices. For instance, there are tons of diet and healthy cooking sites out there. So I thought that this week, I would share some of the great ones I've found. Now let's all get off the computer and go jogging!
Live Strong: This website is the dot com version of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's dot org site dedicated to supporting people living with cancer. This site is all about diet, nutrition and exercise. Living healthy, in other words. I often check it out for calorie and nutrition statistics on foods I'm thinking about eating (the figures can be shocking!) but the site offers a ton more in terms of information and inspiration.
Delish: When I have the time, I love to cook. Knowing what goes into every bite I eat is frequently impossible but when I stand over the stove myself, I can monitor every drop of oil and every fresh ingredient. Plus, I think my own cooking tastes pretty good. This is one of the best websites I've found for healthy recipes that don't take a ton of time or skill to make.
Good Housekeeping: Yes, I know: the title of this magazine and website alone is enough to make you think you may be several decades too young for their advice. Not true. The health and diet section of their site has inspirational stories of women who've lost an amazing amount of weight as well as fun health and diet tools like a Diet Matchmaker and Cravings 911. Definitely worth a peek.
I could stand to be healthier (who couldn't?) and I often rely on the internet for information regarding my health choices. For instance, there are tons of diet and healthy cooking sites out there. So I thought that this week, I would share some of the great ones I've found. Now let's all get off the computer and go jogging!
Live Strong: This website is the dot com version of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's dot org site dedicated to supporting people living with cancer. This site is all about diet, nutrition and exercise. Living healthy, in other words. I often check it out for calorie and nutrition statistics on foods I'm thinking about eating (the figures can be shocking!) but the site offers a ton more in terms of information and inspiration.
Delish: When I have the time, I love to cook. Knowing what goes into every bite I eat is frequently impossible but when I stand over the stove myself, I can monitor every drop of oil and every fresh ingredient. Plus, I think my own cooking tastes pretty good. This is one of the best websites I've found for healthy recipes that don't take a ton of time or skill to make.
Good Housekeeping: Yes, I know: the title of this magazine and website alone is enough to make you think you may be several decades too young for their advice. Not true. The health and diet section of their site has inspirational stories of women who've lost an amazing amount of weight as well as fun health and diet tools like a Diet Matchmaker and Cravings 911. Definitely worth a peek.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A Day on the Links: Woman Edition
I was going to call this A Day on the Links post the "Girlie" Edition but somehow that label doesn't quite capture the awesome variety, seriousness and frivolity of the websites I read on a regular basis. While these are clearly women-centric sites, they aren't necessarily just for women. I just like the female slant to the writings and the great sense of humour the writers for all of these sites display.
Jezebel: Full of current events and nostaliga, this website is one I can easily sit down and read for hours on end. The articles range from the newsworthy controversies to reviews of favourite childhood books to celebrity snapshots. In other words, anything and everything a modern woman is interested in. Plus, the comments are full of smart, interesting women readers.
iVillage: If you're looking for health advice, a good recipe for dinner or sex talk, this is the one-stop shop for all women-related issues. The articles are quick reads so you can just nip in and nip out to find just what you're looking for or browse for a while and pick up some tips on just about everything.
Chatelaine: My mother used to subscribe to this Canadian magazine and up until recently I still thought of it as "my mother's magazine". Lately, however, I've been caught up in how much carefully researched and well presented information they have on all kinds of home and work related topics. Plus, they have a great fashion and beauty section. No longer my mother's magazine -- unless, of course, I have finally become her.
Jezebel: Full of current events and nostaliga, this website is one I can easily sit down and read for hours on end. The articles range from the newsworthy controversies to reviews of favourite childhood books to celebrity snapshots. In other words, anything and everything a modern woman is interested in. Plus, the comments are full of smart, interesting women readers.
iVillage: If you're looking for health advice, a good recipe for dinner or sex talk, this is the one-stop shop for all women-related issues. The articles are quick reads so you can just nip in and nip out to find just what you're looking for or browse for a while and pick up some tips on just about everything.
Chatelaine: My mother used to subscribe to this Canadian magazine and up until recently I still thought of it as "my mother's magazine". Lately, however, I've been caught up in how much carefully researched and well presented information they have on all kinds of home and work related topics. Plus, they have a great fashion and beauty section. No longer my mother's magazine -- unless, of course, I have finally become her.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
A Day on the Links: Non-Writing Blogs
Before you think my whole life is about my day job and my writing, I do have a family, friends and other interests. A lot of other interests. Due to time and other constraints, most of those other interests remain theoretical.
Yes, I would like to one day learn about antique furniture and ancient civilizations but I don't know if I will ever have the time to do more than pick up a book or two and take what I can get from them.
Some other interests, I follow on the internet. That's the great thing about blogs...they let you follow another person's interests and make them your own. For the present, my interests include: cooking, frugality, and simplifying my life. Not heady stuff but there are definite payoffs to pursuing these interests. And, when the blog I follow is useful and well-written, I tend to come back to it again and again.
So, please enjoy today's round-up of my (for real) favourite non-writing blogs.
The Simple Dollar: I recently realized that I've been following Trent Hamm's posts on The Simple Dollar (TSD) for years. Trent writes about his financial turnaround from his darkest hour, when his finances had hit rock bottom from years of spending and self-indulgence. Now, he cooks at home, researches his purchases and does as much for himself as he can. While I don't use many of the tips, this blog is still a constant source of inspiration and thought. TSD has a large following so the comments are as interesting as the blog posts themselves.
The Stone Soup: Not only does this blog by Jules Clancy provide a multitude of quick and healthy "five ingredient recipes", but it also spends time thinking about food, diets and overall health. You can follow Jules as she tries different ways of thinking about food (and, of course, cooking). There are great pictures and the recipes always look and sound delicious. Plus, the posts discuss such basics as buying a slow cooker and how to chop onions without crying.
Zen Habits: As the title suggests, Leo Babauta's blog is about simplifying your life. This may range from organizing your house to getting rid of excess possessions to getting healthy. In today's world, this is exactly the kind of advice I find I need. It's not just about the great tips and suggestions this blog provides, it's also about getting into the mindset that's it's okay to swim against the tide of 'more, more, more' and admitting that this mentality can be very stressful.
I think what I like best about these blogs is that the authors believe in the lifestyle they're writing about and that alone can be a great inspiration!
Yes, I would like to one day learn about antique furniture and ancient civilizations but I don't know if I will ever have the time to do more than pick up a book or two and take what I can get from them.
Some other interests, I follow on the internet. That's the great thing about blogs...they let you follow another person's interests and make them your own. For the present, my interests include: cooking, frugality, and simplifying my life. Not heady stuff but there are definite payoffs to pursuing these interests. And, when the blog I follow is useful and well-written, I tend to come back to it again and again.
So, please enjoy today's round-up of my (for real) favourite non-writing blogs.
The Simple Dollar: I recently realized that I've been following Trent Hamm's posts on The Simple Dollar (TSD) for years. Trent writes about his financial turnaround from his darkest hour, when his finances had hit rock bottom from years of spending and self-indulgence. Now, he cooks at home, researches his purchases and does as much for himself as he can. While I don't use many of the tips, this blog is still a constant source of inspiration and thought. TSD has a large following so the comments are as interesting as the blog posts themselves.
The Stone Soup: Not only does this blog by Jules Clancy provide a multitude of quick and healthy "five ingredient recipes", but it also spends time thinking about food, diets and overall health. You can follow Jules as she tries different ways of thinking about food (and, of course, cooking). There are great pictures and the recipes always look and sound delicious. Plus, the posts discuss such basics as buying a slow cooker and how to chop onions without crying.
Zen Habits: As the title suggests, Leo Babauta's blog is about simplifying your life. This may range from organizing your house to getting rid of excess possessions to getting healthy. In today's world, this is exactly the kind of advice I find I need. It's not just about the great tips and suggestions this blog provides, it's also about getting into the mindset that's it's okay to swim against the tide of 'more, more, more' and admitting that this mentality can be very stressful.
I think what I like best about these blogs is that the authors believe in the lifestyle they're writing about and that alone can be a great inspiration!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
A Day on the Links - Poetry Edition
Yesterday, I wrote about some of my favourite classic poems. I grew up with all of these and despite having been forced to dissect a few of them for my high school English classes, I love them all still.
Despite my love for them, I don't get around to re-reading my favourite classic poems very often. So, in the hopes that we can all find the time to enjoy the classics, I am using today's links to share some great sites for poetry.
Enjoy -- and be inspired.
Famous Poets and Poems: If you haven't spent a lot of time reading poems outside of the classroom, this is a good website to start. It features some of the famous names everyone's probably heard of, like Emily Dickinson and Maya Angelou, and lets you roam around sampling from lists like "Top 50 Poems" or by themes such as Relationship Poems or Death Poems.
Poets.org: I can't say enough about this website. It's an omnibus site with poems, poet biographies, recordings, essays, articles and more. Everyone you wanted to know about poetry and were afraid to ask! This is the perfect place to go after you've read a poem that grabs you by the throat (or the heartstrings) and you want to know more about the poet or the theme the poet was writing on.
Classic Poem Daily: I like this idea that if you forget to get a poetry fix every once in a while, a classic poem still arrives in your mailbox every day for you to enjoy. I tend to amass many such emails and then read them all at once but the pleasure is still heady even when you gorge on poems. A good way to get a daily reminder to write and appreciate great writing.
Poems are examples of writing at its most feral and most pure. Explore them as I continue to do. They will inspire you.
Despite my love for them, I don't get around to re-reading my favourite classic poems very often. So, in the hopes that we can all find the time to enjoy the classics, I am using today's links to share some great sites for poetry.
Enjoy -- and be inspired.
Famous Poets and Poems: If you haven't spent a lot of time reading poems outside of the classroom, this is a good website to start. It features some of the famous names everyone's probably heard of, like Emily Dickinson and Maya Angelou, and lets you roam around sampling from lists like "Top 50 Poems" or by themes such as Relationship Poems or Death Poems.
Poets.org: I can't say enough about this website. It's an omnibus site with poems, poet biographies, recordings, essays, articles and more. Everyone you wanted to know about poetry and were afraid to ask! This is the perfect place to go after you've read a poem that grabs you by the throat (or the heartstrings) and you want to know more about the poet or the theme the poet was writing on.
Classic Poem Daily: I like this idea that if you forget to get a poetry fix every once in a while, a classic poem still arrives in your mailbox every day for you to enjoy. I tend to amass many such emails and then read them all at once but the pleasure is still heady even when you gorge on poems. A good way to get a daily reminder to write and appreciate great writing.
Poems are examples of writing at its most feral and most pure. Explore them as I continue to do. They will inspire you.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
A Day on the Links: Free Romance Reads Edition
Who doesn't like free books? Well, publishers of romance novels certainly know what their readers like and that's a taste of what they sell every day. So why not benefit from the freebies? They can allow you to sample writers or even romance subgenres that you wouldn't ordinarily purchase. And that's what the publishers are banking on.
So before you dive in, dip your toes a little in the water. It feels good.
Check out free romance titles from these publishers:
Harlequin has free online reads that are updated periodically with new content. Plus you can get videos and podcasts too!
HarperCollins Browse Inside feature allows you to sample significant portions of bestselling and other books before you purchase. A great option to get you hooked quickly (or allow you discard a possible romance title instead of purchasing the real deal).
Ellora's Cave offers free short stories for from some of their most popular authors. The heat level is on the higher end so be warned! Ha, that probably just got you clicking a little faster, didn't it?
These are just a sampling of the offerings available from romance publishers who are trying to woo the large market of romance readers to their own particular titles and authors. Take advantage of the offers and browse to your heart's content...all without spending a dime.
So before you dive in, dip your toes a little in the water. It feels good.
Check out free romance titles from these publishers:
Harlequin has free online reads that are updated periodically with new content. Plus you can get videos and podcasts too!
HarperCollins Browse Inside feature allows you to sample significant portions of bestselling and other books before you purchase. A great option to get you hooked quickly (or allow you discard a possible romance title instead of purchasing the real deal).
Ellora's Cave offers free short stories for from some of their most popular authors. The heat level is on the higher end so be warned! Ha, that probably just got you clicking a little faster, didn't it?
These are just a sampling of the offerings available from romance publishers who are trying to woo the large market of romance readers to their own particular titles and authors. Take advantage of the offers and browse to your heart's content...all without spending a dime.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A Day on the Links: Writing Prompts Edition
Let's face it: everyone gets stuck sometimes with their writing. Maybe you're having a bad day at work and the last thing you want to do when you get home (on top of the chores and family obligations) is sit down in front of a computer and work on your novel. Because, at those times, it's work, just like anything you do at your day job.
Other times, you've got the time and the energy but you find yourself floundering for ideas or unsure of where to start with the idea you've been wanting to write. You freeze. You panic. If you sit in front of the blank computer screen any longer, you'll go crazy.
Relax.
I subscribe to the belief that a little creative writing goes a long way. Even if you've got a few minutes only or you're stuck in front of a blank page, you can write something. Here are some writing prompt links that will get some words on that page.
Writing Prompts: Writer's Digest is the only writing magazine a subscribe to and I have been a subscriber for many years. It has something for everyone, including writing prompts every month in their print magazine. But if you're stuck for quick inspiration right now, check out their paragraph-long writing prompts which ask for a short response (750 words or less). Not a ton of writing, by any means. And it gets that stupid cursor to stop blinking at you. (From Writer's Digest website)
Prompt Generator: Who doesn't like pushing a button? Especially when it says "random" on it. This is a fun and easy prompt generator from an American school district that's aimed at school children but can work for anyone who is a child at heart. Prompts can be as simple as asking you to write about a past event in your life to writing a story about taking a shortcut through a cemetery. They may not add up to great literary writing but once you've created a paragraph or two, you may find it easy to switch to one of your manuscripts and add a page there as well.
Random Logline Generator: Stuck for an idea for your next story? Try one of these pre-made taglines (or loglines, as the site calls them). Write a short short story (under 250 words) for one of the topics suggested. Just remember that if you get it published, the website's author requests that you give him a shout out. Some are just plain funny while others have some real potential. So click away.
Bonus link:
Random Romance Novel Title Generator: Okay, so romance novel titles are pretty funny. This site will give you a bunch of titles to play around with. Try writing the hook to the story suggested by the title, or just a few opening lines. Let your imagination run wild! If nothing else, the titles suggested will give you a giggle.
Other times, you've got the time and the energy but you find yourself floundering for ideas or unsure of where to start with the idea you've been wanting to write. You freeze. You panic. If you sit in front of the blank computer screen any longer, you'll go crazy.
Relax.
I subscribe to the belief that a little creative writing goes a long way. Even if you've got a few minutes only or you're stuck in front of a blank page, you can write something. Here are some writing prompt links that will get some words on that page.
Writing Prompts: Writer's Digest is the only writing magazine a subscribe to and I have been a subscriber for many years. It has something for everyone, including writing prompts every month in their print magazine. But if you're stuck for quick inspiration right now, check out their paragraph-long writing prompts which ask for a short response (750 words or less). Not a ton of writing, by any means. And it gets that stupid cursor to stop blinking at you. (From Writer's Digest website)
Prompt Generator: Who doesn't like pushing a button? Especially when it says "random" on it. This is a fun and easy prompt generator from an American school district that's aimed at school children but can work for anyone who is a child at heart. Prompts can be as simple as asking you to write about a past event in your life to writing a story about taking a shortcut through a cemetery. They may not add up to great literary writing but once you've created a paragraph or two, you may find it easy to switch to one of your manuscripts and add a page there as well.
Random Logline Generator: Stuck for an idea for your next story? Try one of these pre-made taglines (or loglines, as the site calls them). Write a short short story (under 250 words) for one of the topics suggested. Just remember that if you get it published, the website's author requests that you give him a shout out. Some are just plain funny while others have some real potential. So click away.
Bonus link:
Random Romance Novel Title Generator: Okay, so romance novel titles are pretty funny. This site will give you a bunch of titles to play around with. Try writing the hook to the story suggested by the title, or just a few opening lines. Let your imagination run wild! If nothing else, the titles suggested will give you a giggle.
Sunday, June 05, 2011
A Day on the Links: Submissions Edition
So, you want to get published?
If you're like me, you have no idea about where to start shopping around your finished (and presumably polished) romance manuscript. Many of the larger publishing houses want agented submissions, meaning you first have to snag a literary agent before you can even think of trying to sell your book to them.
How do you know which publishers will take romance, or unagented submissions, or unsolicited queries and manuscripts?
The good news is that you don't have to spend days on Google compiling this information. Someone has already done it for you (and very well, I might add). So, please see below for a couple of my recommendations for romance publisher compilations. And, of course, a link to a great article by Brenda Hiatt called Show Me The Money! Hint: it's about how much each publisher she's following pays out, on average, gathered from actual authors' information. A truly amazing resource.
I hope you enjoy...A Day on the Links.
Romance Publishers: Karen Fox is a romance author with a good website (it's purple!) filled with links and other writing information. She maintains a list of current romance publishers that is regularly updated (the last update was just over a month ago as I write this). Her list links both to the publishers website and their submission guidelines. (From Karen Fox website)
Romance Publishers: The Passionate Pen was actually created to list romance publishers and their guidelines so who could do it any better? They separate their publishers into categories such as Large Publishers (warning: many of these want agented submissions only), Small Press, E-Publishers, Large Print/ Library and Christian presses. A well-organized and thorough resource. (From The Passionate Pen website)
Show Me the Money!: Brenda Hiatt is a romance writer...I've read some of her books and they're good. For the last decade, she's been using information gleaned from actual romance authors to compile a list of how much various romance publishers advance, offer as royalties and usually pay out. It's an amazing resource and a great wake up call for anyone expecting to make millions, very quickly, writing romance novels. (From Brenda Hiatt website)
Good luck with your submissions!
If you're like me, you have no idea about where to start shopping around your finished (and presumably polished) romance manuscript. Many of the larger publishing houses want agented submissions, meaning you first have to snag a literary agent before you can even think of trying to sell your book to them.
How do you know which publishers will take romance, or unagented submissions, or unsolicited queries and manuscripts?
The good news is that you don't have to spend days on Google compiling this information. Someone has already done it for you (and very well, I might add). So, please see below for a couple of my recommendations for romance publisher compilations. And, of course, a link to a great article by Brenda Hiatt called Show Me The Money! Hint: it's about how much each publisher she's following pays out, on average, gathered from actual authors' information. A truly amazing resource.
I hope you enjoy...A Day on the Links.
Romance Publishers: Karen Fox is a romance author with a good website (it's purple!) filled with links and other writing information. She maintains a list of current romance publishers that is regularly updated (the last update was just over a month ago as I write this). Her list links both to the publishers website and their submission guidelines. (From Karen Fox website)
Romance Publishers: The Passionate Pen was actually created to list romance publishers and their guidelines so who could do it any better? They separate their publishers into categories such as Large Publishers (warning: many of these want agented submissions only), Small Press, E-Publishers, Large Print/ Library and Christian presses. A well-organized and thorough resource. (From The Passionate Pen website)
Show Me the Money!: Brenda Hiatt is a romance writer...I've read some of her books and they're good. For the last decade, she's been using information gleaned from actual romance authors to compile a list of how much various romance publishers advance, offer as royalties and usually pay out. It's an amazing resource and a great wake up call for anyone expecting to make millions, very quickly, writing romance novels. (From Brenda Hiatt website)
Good luck with your submissions!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
A Day on the Links: Beginner Edition
This week, I start a new recurring series for this blog. It consists of short descriptions of, and links to, interesting and information articles related to writing, the creative process, blogging, and other useful topics.
But then, while creating my first post in the series, I realized that I lack some of the basic knowledge required to start linking away to other people's blogs and websites. When should I link? Do I need to ask permission of the website or blog owner first? How much of the article I want to link to can I quote? And so on.
So, before I start linking to the world of great blogs and websites out there, here is some preparatory information on how to do what I am starting out on.
I hope you enjoy...A Day on the Links.
Link Etiquette: You Do Not Need Permission To Link: I found this article as the very first Google find under the heading of 'how to link to another website and etiquette. It's up there for a reason. When do you need to ask permission to link? Well, the answer is in the title of the post, although the author does suggest asking for permission when you expect to benefit (i.e. monetarily) from the link. (From Lorelle on Wordpress)
Internet Etiquette: While we're on the subject, I think it's useful to get a refresher on all of the rules of the internet from making comments, email, and blogging for both owners and readers. There aren't as many rules as you think and they all boil down to being respectful and considerate, and giving credit where credit is due. Good credo for life, too. (From My Affiliate Place)
How do I make a link to another webpage?: Of course, if you're having trouble creating links in the first place, you might want to check out the blogger How To and read up on the mechanical stuff. Don't feel silly. I've had to review all of the FAQs and tutorials myself at one point. A list of all of Blogger's help topics can be found here. (Start your own blog on Blogger!)
But then, while creating my first post in the series, I realized that I lack some of the basic knowledge required to start linking away to other people's blogs and websites. When should I link? Do I need to ask permission of the website or blog owner first? How much of the article I want to link to can I quote? And so on.
So, before I start linking to the world of great blogs and websites out there, here is some preparatory information on how to do what I am starting out on.
I hope you enjoy...A Day on the Links.
Link Etiquette: You Do Not Need Permission To Link: I found this article as the very first Google find under the heading of 'how to link to another website and etiquette. It's up there for a reason. When do you need to ask permission to link? Well, the answer is in the title of the post, although the author does suggest asking for permission when you expect to benefit (i.e. monetarily) from the link. (From Lorelle on Wordpress)
Internet Etiquette: While we're on the subject, I think it's useful to get a refresher on all of the rules of the internet from making comments, email, and blogging for both owners and readers. There aren't as many rules as you think and they all boil down to being respectful and considerate, and giving credit where credit is due. Good credo for life, too. (From My Affiliate Place)
How do I make a link to another webpage?: Of course, if you're having trouble creating links in the first place, you might want to check out the blogger How To and read up on the mechanical stuff. Don't feel silly. I've had to review all of the FAQs and tutorials myself at one point. A list of all of Blogger's help topics can be found here. (Start your own blog on Blogger!)
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