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Final Two Days :: Pulling Out the Big Wings Now

Pulling Out the Big Wings Now Update #7 to Kickstarter Campaign: Increasing Wingspan · Aug. 10, 2012 · (1) This project is probably the biggest thing I've worked on in the past two years. For everyone who has considered, tolerated my constant chatter about it, and have pledged already for it, I thank you so much. It's almost over. Two more days. (2) We still need $175 to make funding goal. (3) Referrals: For every referral you send our way, YOU get a $15 coffee card (coffee house of your...

August 10, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::adventures, authors, boating, books, buzzards myth, Coastal NC, fishing, history, hunting, hyde county, Inner Banks, maritime, memoirs, Outer Banks0 CommentsRead more...

It’s a Book! My Adopted Baby

Musings from the Pipeline - wordshaper Jan Fix (and an offer . . . read on) Today, Mother's Day, I wish to officially announce a project for which I am deeply committed, as if it were a child of my own, in fact. I have adopted a book, with the author's blessing of course, and couldn't be more passionate about this "baby." I have chosen to represent this book alongside the author Alva Harris for a number of passionate reasons....

May 13, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingadventure, adventures, authors, books, Content editing, creative writing, indie authors, legacy, memoir, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

The Legacy of a Spoon

Musings from the Pipeline, by Janet Fix I hold in my hand a spoon. It's 50 years old, this spoon, "older than you are," says my mom, as if that in itself is something to behold. But it is neat, this spoon. It's from a silver set she was given the December before I was born, during a "girls night out" event in honor of my mother and li'l ol' me-to-be. Mom has only two items left from the whole...

May 3, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, books, legacy, memoir, motivation, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Publishing So Fix

Well isn't this an interesting thought: Print on Demand is not only green, but good business. Amazon v. Publishers: The Book Battle Continues Many thanks to www.passivevoice.com, an inspiring and informative blog site for writers and other industry professionals. ~~ Jan Fix, Wordshaper

April 28, 2012By Janet FixEditing and Writingauthors, books, hybrid publishing, indie authors, print on demand, publishing, self-publishing, writers0 CommentsRead more...

For Every Season, Forgiveness

It's a book about forgiveness. And cowboys. And doing what's right. And a horse named Whisky!! Ken Capps' first book surely foreshadows more great stories to come. Just what the world needs now. For presale at www.forgivingwaters.com

April 18, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingauthors, books, compassion, creative writing, developmental editing, editing, indie authors, publishing, self-publishing, story development, storytelling, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

The Relevance is in the Awakening

Musings From the Pipeline, by Janet Fix ~~ May 19 RELEASE :: Rude Awakenings by author Keith Donaldson On three novels now, I have I had the pleasure of working with Keith (thank you, Keith), an inventive writer whose mind tumbles so fast-forward at times that I feel I can see the future through his eyes. That case is none the more true than in this novel, his third, where we worked diligently through the editorial process to refine and capture the...

March 27, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::, Editing and Writingauthors, books, developmental editing, hybrid publishing, indie authors, new novels, political thrillers, positive attitude, professional editing, publishing, story development, website, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Feline Pie and Snappy Turtles

BOOKS WITH VERVE ~~In the Pipeline with Editor Jan ~~ The adventures of Caterwaul the Cat: Feline Pie couldn’t be any sweeter and any more adventure-filled. Written by Damon Plumides and Art Boerke, this story could easily be a Disney creation, only better because it colors outside the lines a little . . . and the humor is out of this planet! Joffrey the Snapping Turtle is a riot. Recommending this one highly! Check out the website for starters! Official web...

March 22, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::adventure, authors, books, creative writing, hybrid publishing, story development, storytelling, writers, writing, young adult0 CommentsRead more...

True Grit :: Tell Your Story

Readers want to hear your story. Let us help you get started.

March 10, 2012By Janet Fix'Tude with Verve ::authors, books, compassion, Content editing, indie authors, motivation, publishing, self-publishing, story development, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

Spring Cleaning Leads to Wrinkles

~~ Editor Jan Fix ~~ As we crawl out of our winter caves and begin thinking about springtime, I find myself looking forward to all the buzzing delights of this time of year: Easter, March Madness, Pattie’s Day, bulbs flowering from the ground, prepping the lawn and garden, planning for spring break, not thinking about taxes. White shoes and snappy hats. Then snap, I’m thinking about spring cleaning. Cleaning up my shabby self, a new haircut, getting rid of my winter rolls,...

March 8, 2012By Janet FixBooks with Verve ::authors, books, editing, hybrid publishing, indie authors, positive attitude, publishing, writers, writing0 CommentsRead more...

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