Maria P FrinoJan 92 minMarketing Books with VideoWelcome to 2022. Let's hope this year brings an end to the virus and we can all live with less stress and uncertainty. I'd like to start...
Maria P FrinoAug 19, 20212 minThe Pros and Cons of being a Self-Published AuthorMy novels and short stories are available online on most good book sites including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Book Depository,...
Maria P FrinoMay 24, 20212 minSelf-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
Maria P FrinoApr 16, 20213 minMoving 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,...
Maria P FrinoFeb 9, 20212 minBook Marketing - Love it or Hate it? Speaking with other authors I have found not many of us enjoy marketing our books. Most of us enjoy writing but abhor marketing our titles.
Maria P FrinoDec 3, 20202 minGoodbye 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...
Maria P FrinoSep 9, 20202 minWriting Short StoriesShort stories have a place in the literary world and for an author, the ultimate is publishing a short story anthology.
Maria P FrinoJun 17, 20202 minWhich 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.
Maria P FrinoMay 6, 20203 minWrite What You Know - Part IIIn my last blog, "Write What You Know Part I", I discussed knowing your subject matter. In other words, write about something you know...
Maria P FrinoMar 29, 20205 minWriting a Hook. Writing a hook and how to write one. A hook entices your reader to keep reading and this, as many writers find out, is not easy to do.
Maria P FrinoJan 5, 20205 minWriting 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.