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Author Archives: Harriet
Advice from One Freelancer to Another
I have developed a series of grief recovery talks that build and expand on the books I have written. One talk has been received really well, so well I decided to expand it into a book. I wrote a draft … Continue reading
Rogers and Hammerstein Describe Hate in ther Song, “You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught”
The terrorism at the Boston marathon got me thinking about hatred. From the outside, the terrorist brothers looked like Americans, dressing like everyone else, participating in sports, and hanging out with friends. Their inside personalities were a different story. Apparently … Continue reading
Creativity: What’s Age got to Do with It?
I have a book in production, write for three websites, contribute to blogs, and volunteer in my community. Yesterday I received a phone call from a colleague about the organization’s newsletter. She needed someone to serve as editor, a long-term … Continue reading
Internet Book Marketing: A New World for Me
Just because a publisher has posted my book on its website doesn’t mean it will sell. It publishes grief resources and only those who know about the company will visit the website. Clearly, I need to get better at Internet … Continue reading
Making a Memory Cook Book: 10 Tips for You
I’ve made several memory cookbooks and putting them together is fun. The first one I made was a Christmas gift for members of my extended family. It was in memory of my mother-in-law and contained favorite recipes from her recipe … Continue reading
Does Your Book have Lazy or Savvy Layout?
This morning I am expecting a call from my publisher regarding the layout of my book. In preparation for the call, I looked through my manuscript, and compiled a list of layout suggestions. Notice that I said suggestions, not directions, … Continue reading
Being Snowed In Develops Character
In the last two weeks we’ve been snowed in twice. My husband and I weren’t snowed in for long, but we couldn’t go anywhere. A huge drift covered the patio door, and when we opened the garage door we realized … Continue reading
Proofreading Online Requires Patience and Good Eyesight
I think of myself as a detail person. When I’m writing a book, I try to keep track of details such as spelling, indenting, and typos. The last few days I’ve been proofreading an electronic version of my latest book. … Continue reading
The Excitement of Having a Book in Production
Nothing is like having a book in production. After working on a book for a year or more, in one case a dozen years, I can finally see the results of my labor. I love everything about the process: writing … Continue reading
The World of Books and Book-Lovers
I belong to a volunteer organization that helps the public library. We pay dues, catalog thousands of books donated by members of the community, work at holiday book sales, and volunteer in the organization’s book store. This organization is vital … Continue reading