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So You Want to Write a Novel?

This very funny video by David Kazzie says it all.

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Win a Self-Publishing Package

TO ENTER: Submit your synopsis and first chapter (up to 5,000 words) as one document.  We will narrow this down to the top five for a final reading.  Contest rules are on the bottom of the page....

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In Memory; Elmer Bartels

Today I had the very sad news that Elmer Bartels died. We’ve been working on his memoir, edited with Pam Loewy, and it was almost finished. He was just reviewing it for a proof when he was...

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Six Things You Should Know Before Self-Publishing

I have seen authors change their lives or expand their business opportunities by publishing a book.  It can be life-changing…..or not. This blog post is not meant to discourage you from...

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Writing Contest – First Place Prize in Detail

Merrimack Media is excited to be hosting their First Annual Writing Contest this summer – if you haven’t heard about it yet, full details are here. There are a number of free goodies you can win, with...

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Writing Fiction is a Little Like This

See the video below from a Ted Talk where one ingenious man transforms a carrot into a clarinet.  When you write, are you just reporting a story as you remember it, staying true to an ending that may...

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WordPress, a Great Option for Author Websites

Authors hear from publishers that they need their own website and self-publishers hear it from their advisors. True, you have to be found on the internet, but I’d like to amend this advice. Drawing on...

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Writing Contest Deadline Next Month – Get Your First Chapters In!

Merrimack Media’s First Annual Writing Contest is in full swing, and we’re excited to give away some great prizes! Though the 8/15 deadline for submissions is fast approaching, there’s still time to...

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What’s Happening on Meetup – Writer’s Table, Author Series, AudioBook Workshops

Are you a member of the Write, Publish and Promote Network? Merrimack Media’s Meetup group is thriving, and it’s one of the best ways to find out about the great workshops and events we run that can...

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Advice From a Best Selling Author – Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite

Rick Riordan spoke recently at the Boston Book Festival (where the Merrimack Media team was hard at work staffing booth 19), reflecting on his life as a writer. The best-selling author of Percy Jackson...

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New England Book Sales, Merrimack Media Partner to Distribute Your Books to...

Merrimack Media is excited to announce a new partnership! We’ve teamed up with New England Book Sales, a local organization that works with independent bookstores throughout the region. We’ve put...

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New Promotional Packages Now Available for Published Authors

Here are Merrimack Media we do more than just help authors self-publish – we’re also experts at launching, promoting, and selling independently published books. While we do offer bundles with both...

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Jenny Hudson Interviewed on Be My Guest

Jenny Hudson is interviewed by Jan Lewis on Be My Guest, where they discuss self-publishing, and much more.

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How Writers Can Enhance Their Social Media Skills, Part 1: Twitter

Social media is perhaps the most important marketing tool for authors who have or want to self-publish. Maintaining a strong online presence through posts on Facebook, Twitter, and a personal blog...

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What Can a Book Do For Your Business? By Jenny Hudson, CEO, Merrimack Media

(Jenny is offering a free workshop on Tuesday, June 10th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center. Register Here!) Having a book about your specialized area can do a lot for your business.  Some...

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So You Want to Write a Novel?

This very funny video by David Kazzie says it all.

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Clik here to view.

Win a Self-Publishing Package

TO ENTER: Submit your synopsis and first chapter (up to 5,000 words) as one document.  We will narrow this down to the top five for a final reading.  Contest rules are on the bottom of the page....

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In Memory; Elmer Bartels

Today I had the very sad news that Elmer Bartels died. We’ve been working on his memoir, edited with Pam Loewy, and it was almost finished. He was just reviewing it for a proof when he was...

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Copyright for Authors – Learn Your Legal Rights on February 12th

Attorney Ben Snitkoff Odds are copyright law is the last thing on your mind as you’re penning your original work, but it’s an important part of the publishing process and something all authors should...

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Dave Riese and Buell Hollister at the Kickstand, a Porter Square Books Event

Porter Square Books at the ‘Stand:  featuring Merrimack Media January 19th, 6:30 p.m. The Kickstand 594 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA Join local authors published by Merrimack Media for a special...

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