Chronicles of a Sage
Chronicles of a Sage
Based upon the success of her first book, Beauty Forever Reigns, Deborah Simpson has revolutionized the tomes of poetry and inspiration by combining these two crucial genres.
Chronicles of a Sage is a unique and exemplary depiction of the inevitable struggles of the human spirit in everyday life, providing:
- Interpretable verse that captures the essence of the heart and mind providing for understanding
- Intellectual deliberations that foster self-reliance
- Essential tools for the regaining of hope and faith
- A conduit for introspection
- The ability to conquer emotional afflictions
- Newfound vision and enlightenment
- A journey of stimulating and identifiable poetry
- Stirring and complimenting depictions
- Innovative motivation
"...Deborah is the Emily Dickinson of our generation" -Donna Webster, Author-
"'Chronicles of a Sage, Spiritual Revelations Via Canto,'will touch you in places you never knew existedHer voice is a beacon of light, reason and wisdom and it is my fervent belief... thatSimpson will be heralded as one of the preeminent, inspiriting influences of the 21st Century." - Thomas Saint McReynolds, Author of "The Silver Thaw."-
"Sit back and repair your spirit In the footsteps of "Beauty Forever Reigns," "Spiritual Revelations via Canto" goes even further into our heart-mind-soul." -Mark Anthony Cotterman, Author of "The Beauty of Someday" -
Spiritual Revelations via Canto, the first book in the Chronicles of a Sage series, exemplifies astounding, yet common deliberations. Each selection of verse captivates the mind into a need to unravel their perplexity. Each chapter includes poetic renderings of philosophical ponderings, spiritual musing, consideration of pain, envisages of love and visualizations of the supernatural that will awaken the senses. Concluding each chapter of verse is the personal voice of the author, wherein she provides her own profound insight affording encouragement, fortification, and the wisdom for self-enhancement.
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Low-Cost Effective Networking and Marketing
Low-Cost Effective Networking and Marketing
How do you become noticed? What is going to set you apart from the thousands of others who are publishing in your genre? Aside from paying hundreds of dollars for a publicist or an agent, which many 'starving artists' can nil afford, what can you do?
Let's look at the number of new and upcoming published authors, which are in the thousands. Years ago, becoming a published author meant delivering your most brilliant sales pitch to the big publishing houses in the hopes you would be discovered. Thanks to the self-publishing industry, that has all changed. Now, all you need is an idea, a storyline and a little creativity and you too can publish a book.
Networking with the Competition
Although many authors find this approach to be self-defeating, it has just the opposite effect. If you have written the next bestselling thriller, offer to exchange your book with another bestselling thriller author to read and write reviews for each other. This is a great, low-cost method of gaining exposure and becoming noticed. Each of you write the review and post it on prominent book sites on the internet. A well-written review will not only sell the competitor's book, but will also lead a prospective buyer to your book.
Exchange your book with an author of a different genre as well. This is commonly done between authors of poetry and novelists, for instance.
When you have completed your next book, you can use the contacts in your network to review your manuscript prior to publishing. This will make for great advertisement prior to print that you can also use as back cover text. This benefits both you and your reviewer, as you will post the review with the name, title and name of book of your reviewer. They can also help point out any errors or make helpful suggestions.
Advertise the Competitor's Book
If you have read a book from another author that you truly feel is a brilliant write, advertise the book on your website as a worthy read. This will gain you further respect as an author, as readers will see that you truly adore well-written literature, just as they do.
Comment Frequently
If you write poetry, read the poetry of others and comment on their work. Offer praise and constructive criticism. Teach others how to refine their craft while encouraging them to continue to write. Aspiring authors need helpful criticism as well as praise for their labors. In turn, they will remember you helped them to achieve their goals.
Print Business Cards
Use your computer to print business cards for yourself. All you need is your name, the name of your book, email address, website address and any other contact information you so desire to include. If when you are talking to strangers, the topic of your book comes up, hand them your business card. Writing it down on a piece of paper and pen looks sloppy and does not give a professional appearance. Make an impression.
Live Appearances
Make inquiries of your local bookstores. For instance, are there any bookstores by you that host open mic nights? Make a point of attending and reading a passage out of your book. When people meet the author and listen to the author read passages from his/her own work, it makes an indelible impression. Also, a great place to hand out your business cards.
Internet Advertising
Post your book ad at any and all websites that allow free posting. You never know what traffic the site will draw in.
There are many other ways to effectively market and promote both your book and yourself as an author at little or no cost to you. The most important step is to start building up your network contacts. They will prove invaluable.
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What About Poetry?
What About Poetry?
Poetry is the inexhaustible vehicle that allows the progression of the otherwise undecipherable to flourish into meaning. It is the uninhibited expression of the mind's eye and the heart's fervor. For centuries, people have been writing verse to demonstrate their feelings, their thoughts and passions. The mystical pen finds its home within the hands of the thousands weaving the intricate details of their world onto paper. For those of a structured mind, the forms of poetry (i.e., Haiku, Bio, Burlesque, Cinquain,) provide for the ease of thoughts to run free within a suited environment. However it is written, poetry is and will always remain the unimpeded language of virtual thought and feeling.
What, then, may hamper the flow of a poetic expression for a reader? Many people have different theories regarding what is 'good' poetry and what is 'mediocre' poetry. However, there are a few designates everyone can agree on.
What ruins an otherwise fluid poem?
The number one select is spelling errors. There is nothing more frustrating than reading a piece of well-documented poetry and coming across the proverbial "teh" instead of "the." Or, the classic 'made up word.' I have come across many poems that have ersatz words, and I am not speaking of the purposely written poems in that respect. I am speaking of the poems that for whatever the reason, the poet could not figure out the exact word to be used, so instead, fabricated one. Misspelled and/or invented words are degrading to the expression of the poem.
Another nomination for how to impair the expression of a poem would be to write with raw emotion. The one that reads like a letter, to the 'ex,' for example:
How could you hurt me like that
All I did was love you
How dare you do that to me
This example is boring, lacks insight and depth, and is merely a thought written on paper. Simply writing your emotions on paper, even if you set it up to look like a poem, is not a poem. The above example is nothing more than someone writing about raw thoughts. It is neither original, nor is it poetic. Another prime paradigm would be, "My love withered like a rose." This is a very monotonous phrase. Also, be very careful when rhyming. An example of what not to do: "And when it was time to go, oh how the wind did blow." This is extremely dull.
What makes for good poem?
Remember that anything worth while takes time. Write it, read it, edit it, re-read it. Make sure you have no spelling mistakes. No one is above the editing. You wrote it, yes. Now, it is time for you to read it as an outsider. Do you like it? Is it the most accurate depiction of what you meant to say, or could you have said it better?
When writing poetry, remember, you are not restrained to your current vocabulary. Use the Thesaurus, it is your friend. Use the dictionary, it is your guide. Venture out into new territories. Write about obscurities, not just your emotions. If you are writing emotionally, try taking your writing to new levels. For example, instead of saying, "Your love healed my broken heart," try something like, "Your love caressed my doleful core." Challenge yourself to write beyond your comfort zone. Write when your emotions are at a lull. For instance, write down the first 5 or 6 words that burst into your head. Give no second thought to them, and let your pen guide you.
Write to be disentangled.
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