Maria P Frino
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taking Over?
So, a hot topic now is an AI product called ChatGPT. This application writes copy once prompted by a question set by a human. But, is...
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Maria P Frino
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Meeting Authors
This blog is all about 'finding your tribe'. This is a term that is thrown around occasionally by spruikers of books and in some courses....
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Maria P Frino
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Beta Reader?
There are many ways to have your work critiqued once you are happy to put your book baby out into the world of readers. I have used...
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Maria P Frino
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Author interviews as part of your Marketing Mix
Marketing books can include author interviews. These help with having your name out there and reaching readers.
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Maria P Frino
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
Dealing with Reviews
This can be an author's nightmare or dream. Receiving a 1-star review can be devastating for any author, but especially so for one who...
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Maria P Frino
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
My Bilingual Author Talk at Five Dock Library.
I was lucky enough to do a 'Meet The Author' at my local library. The talk was about how I translated my debut novel, The Decision They...
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Maria P Frino
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Self-publishing is a Learning Curve. Is it Worth the Work?
I have self-published some short stories and one debut novel. In 2021 I will publish another two novels - Xenure Station Trilogy, a science
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Maria P Frino
- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
Moving Your Story Forward. Or Backwards.
There is more than one way to write a story. Authors use different writing techniques to portray their stories. Some stories are linear,...
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Maria P Frino
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Goodbye 2020, Can't Say it's Been Fun.
Apologies for the morbid title to this post but it's how I feel. I'm sure many other people feel the same way. As this is my last post...
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Maria P Frino
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Which or That. When Should These Words be Used?
Which or That. These two words are commonly misused. This is one rule that should not be broken too often.
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Maria P Frino
- May 6, 2020
- 3 min
Write What You Know - Part II
In my last blog, "Write What You Know Part I", I discussed knowing your subject matter. In other words, write about something you know...
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Maria P Frino
- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
Writing Goals as a New Decade Begins.
Writing is a solitary task ... but the rewards are so satisfying. Well, 2019 is truly behind us and 2020 brings in a new decade. A whole...
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Maria P Frino
- Jan 6, 2020
- 5 min
Writing Groups - Why Authors Benefit from Joining One.
Why joining a Writing Group can be a good thing for any writer. All authors have to start somewhere and this is a way to hone your skills.
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