Guess what? Book five in the Welcome to Chance series is coming! Mark your calendars for February 11th, 2020. I couldn’t be more excited to bring to you Feather Anne’s Song, but I confess… this was a tough one! As in: box of tissues by the laptop tough. I’m pretty sure some readers mught get … Read More
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Five Ways To Embrace The Chaos
I Don’t Know Who Needs To Read This, But… Cut yourself some slack, mama. Or papa, or whoever you are. Yeah, we see these quotes all the time – the slow downs, smell the roses, get Zen, breathe, chill, and my favorite: Embrace the Chaos – we know, we know. We also know it’s easier … Read More
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Finding A Publisher
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! As A Matter Of Course… Throughout the process of writing your book, you’re probably – at least in the back of your mind – contemplating how to publish it. Back in the day, there was only one real option: a publishing company. Sure, you could print … Read More
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Roadblocks of Writing (And How To Get Around Them)
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! Let’s Get This Out Of The Way If you’ve come to know me & my blog writing style, you know I hate fluff and nonsense. I do this obligatory first paragraph, then we jump right in. My (logical) guess is that you’ve opened this link because … Read More
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20 Things You Need For A Book Signing
First: Congratulations! You’ve booked a signing! Now what, right? You know the obvious things to bring: books. But how many? And what the hell else?! I Gotcha. Let’s start with that obvious one & work our way down. Books. Depending on the venue, between 20-50 is a safe number. However, best practice is to have … Read More
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How To Create A Facebook Business Page (And Why You Need One)
Social Media. It may be a lot of (negative) things, but it’s also an extremely wide-reaching, FREE platform for you to put your book and yourself on. It’s basically a no-brainer, right? So, what’s holding you back? Maybe you’ve been dreading it. Or maybe you don’t think you need it. Well, I hate to break … Read More
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The Solution To Your Social Media Struggles
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! Okay, the solution may be slightly dramatic. But it’s definitely a solution. One I happen to love, too. It turns out I’m a List Girl. Pretty sure I made that up, so now it’s a thing. We’re non-discriminatory, so if you’re a List Guy, you’re welcome … Read More
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What No One Tells You About Publishing
I’m not saying it’s really a secret, but it also isn’t the first thing authors talk about when discussing their books. In fairness, why should it be? We want to tell you about our book, not how it got published! Now, if we’re specifically asked…we’ll talk your head off. Kidding. It’s actually a mixed bag … Read More
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A Book And A Chat With Barry Eva
I had the recent honor of being a guest on Barry Eva’s A Book and A Chat and I thought I’d share it with you! Thanks Barry for a great chat!
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Writer Tribe Talk Episodes
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Signs You Might Have Imposter Syndrome
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! Imagine: You’ve written and published your first book. It’s out in the universe, available on Amazon – freaking Amazon, man – and you’re at a dinner party. Someone says to you “So, what do you do?” Is your answer: A) I’m an author. I’ve just published … Read More
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Elements of A Story
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! The 8 Elements of a Story: Setting: This is where the story takes place & can be one or multiple locations and/or time periods. Character: The star (or stars) of your ‘show’ Plot: The meat of what happens in your story. from set up (introduction) to … Read More
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Inside The Outline
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE DOWNLOAD! I Don’t There, I’ve confessed. I’m a hardcore, all-out pantser. I sit, I write, I watch the story unfold in front of me. Therefore, my outlining advice comes not from me, but from people who actually outline their books before writing them. Now, I’m going to go blah … Read More
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Which Self-Publishing Platform Should I Use?
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! Excellent question! But… I don’t have the answer to that. Sorry. I’m afraid you’ll have to decide this one for yourself, based on what fits your needs. If you want nothing to do with formatting, you’ll choose a platform that offers this service (several do, fees … Read More
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How To Make Your Mood Inspire Your Writing
Make Your Mood Your Bitch Sorry, that was… aggressive. But guess what? That’s kind of how I’m feeling today. Also I’d prefer to call it assertive. It sounds nicer. Point being, I thought I’d use my current mood to discuss mood writing. It’s exactly how it sounds (if it sounds like using your mood to … Read More
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How To Publish Your Book on KDP – Video
Step by Step Visual Guide for Publishing on KDP
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STAGES OF WRITING
STAGES OF W. P. P (writing, publishing, promoting). If you have not already done so: Determine – or create – your workspace. Designate a time of day, and/or a daily time length you’ll devote to writing. *no hard rule here – set a ‘keepable’ goal! Knowing what kind of writer you are – a planner, … Read More
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GLOSSARY of COMMON TERMS
Anthology: A book that’s a collection of articles or stories written by several people. ARC: Pre-publication advance review copy or advance reader copy. Send this when looking for media/trade/literary reviews, reader reviews you wanted posted as soon as you officially publish the book, and blurbs from endorsers (see below). Back matter: Material at the end of the book, … Read More
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On Writing – Style Do’s & Don’ts
I Hate Fluff, So… The second best person to learn proper punctuation from is one who has failed and learned from their mistakes. The first person, of course, is an expert. Luckily for you, this post has both. Which one am I, you ask? Expert? *Cue crickets. Person who has failed and learned? *Raises hand … Read More
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Now, That’s Empowerment
Now, That’s Empowerment Big, HUGE topic, I know. It’s one I just happen to love, too. Women inspiring and empowering other women. I mean, just… how COOL is that? I have to confess, up until recent years, I thought the concept was largely a myth. So, What Changed? Let’s face it. Women are often really, … Read More
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When Words Count
Words count. They matter. They affect. They resonate. They hurt and they heal. So, yes… words count. However, I’m referring to a different kind of word counting, the literal kind. It’s what authors are constantly checking when writing – the number of words in the story. Literally.
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Don’t Read This Book. Seriously.
That Sounds Like A Sales Gimmick. It’s Not. Maybe it is… a little. It’s at the very least, how I got the idea for the post title. The real reason for this short PSA is legit, though. This book, Still Here, needs a disclaimer. It’s Not What You Think. There’s no graphic, Game of Thrones-like … Read More
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Release Day Is Near!
It’s True! Release day really is near! June 4th, to be exact. The grand (re) release of book one in my Welcome To Chance series, Mae’s Cafe is fast approaching and I couldn’t be more excited! Get ready to visit Chance, Connecticut for some small-town life and some big-time drama. Are … Read More
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Elsa Kurt at RomantiConn
ROMANTICONN IS COMING! Can you tell I’m excited? Are you wondering what RomantiConn is? Will I ever stop asking questions and tell you what’s going on? The answer is: YES! Right from the RomantiConn ticket link: Welcome to the first RomantiConn Author Signing Event brought to you by Kitty Berry Books, LLC. About … Read More
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Author Insights with Elsa Kurt ~ Character
Building Character Or rather, characters. This is one of a fiction writer’s biggest tasks. If your readers can’t feel or see what you are trying to emote through your characters, you’ve lost them. Fiction readers want nothing more than to climb inside the minds and live in the world of your characters while they’re with … Read More
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Awkward Adventures in Dating
Keira Travis is about to find out just what dating in the modern age is all about. This humorous look into the world of online dating and falling in love is a must-read for anyone who’s been there… or is about to be!
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Two New Releases Coming Soon!
The Two Tenleys Two women with the same name cross paths and a series of unbelievable events follow. Tenley Harper is the thirty-six-year-old, forever wild child daughter of former pro wrestling champion Charlie The Hurricane Harper. Tenley ‘Lee’ Harper as the same aged, married schoolteacher whose life has been anything BUT wild… until now. … Read More
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Lost and Found Girls
“I know something you don’t know…” So begins the hauntingly strange and beautiful tale of two girls lost in plain sight, trying to find a way back to the lives they’re missing. Nothing is what it seems in this story, and the surprises come early!
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The Writer’s Romance
Do you love Hallmark movies (I’m not judging, I love them, too!)If so, you’ll adore The Writer’s Romance. It’s a sweet, romantic comedy about a reclusive writer whose life gets upended by a very handsome & charismatic reality tv host who shows up next door to her house on Lake Pocotopaug. It’s set in the … Read More
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Powerful, romantic, faith in love restoring story of Damon and Birdie Harrison, the seemingly perfect couple. On their fifth anniversary, they embark on a trip to a small island called Tumau. When tragedy strikes, their life is torn apart. But all is not what it appears, and Tumau holds more mystery than anyone could have realized…
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I Did A Thing
Technically, Two Things… Thing One… So, I did a thing. See, about a yearish ago, I wrote my book, The Awkward Woman’s Guide To Dating (After Divorce). It’s a sexy little rom-com & a fun read (if I say so myself). The problem was… the title. Now, I knew it was unusually long, and … Read More
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Introducing: You Wrote It, Now What? The Course
YOU WROTE IT, NOW WHAT? First, it was a presentation… Then it became a book… Now, it’s an Eight Week Course! Join me as I take new and aspiring writer’s through the writing, publishing, self-promoting, and book signing event processes in this enlightening, inspiring, and MOTIVATING course. In This Course: I’ll help you… … Read More
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Guess What?
I just tried a cheap tactic to get you to open this, and I apologize. It’s a blatant, desperate attempt to get your attention. Sorry. But, hey, since you’re already here… Have You Read One (or more) Of My Books? If the answer is no, but you’ve read SOMEONE’S book at some time, it’s okay…keep … Read More
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Elsa Kurt On Table To Stage Podcast
Well, now this was fun! I loved sitting down with Jordan and talking all things books and writing. Hope you enjoy…
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This Kills Me, But…
Seriously But Not Literally I dislike hate asking for help. I’ve always been like this. My ‘I got this’ affliction has led me down a bumpy road, filled with a smattering of ‘oops’es and a liberal spread of ‘oh shit’s. I’m fine with it, generally. In fact, I love it much of the time. Imagine my … Read More
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WHAT Just Happened?!
So, I’ve got to humblebrag… Several weeks ago a fellow author (’cause, you know, I’m an author n stuff) send me a message asking if I’d be interested in joining his panel discussion as a speaker. I immediately said- said being the operative word- ‘hell yah, I’d love to! Internally? I was like…. Listen, it was … Read More
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A Few Of My Favorite (Amazon PrimeDay Deal) Things…
I REALLY need to get off Amazon, like, right now. Somebody stop me! LOL. Anyhow, here’s some of the goodies I’ve been looking at (and maybe buying)…
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Excerpt From The Writer’s Romance
The Writer’s Romance Already know you want it? Click here for the book. Prologue Mitch watched Katharine dash from the stage but could do nothing to stop her. The hosts had drawn him into a conversation—none of which he could recall after—and he’d missed his chance to speak to her. This was supposed to have … Read More
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AllAuthor Interview With Elsa Kurt
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The Den
Hey there! Phew, it’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these! Book writing has taken up many of my moments, but I wanted to share this little bittersweet memory with you. Why? I dunno, it’s a thing writers do, I guess. Check out this… beauty: Lemme explain… Okay, I know. It’s, well, … Read More
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Full Bio
Elsa Kurt is a multi-genre, indie & traditionally published author of four contemporary women’s novels: Livvy Takes the Long Way, Lost and Found Girls, The Awkward Woman’s Guide To Dating, and Still Here. She is also the author of the YA fiction novel Into the Everwood (Book One) and motivational/inspirational companion book, Finding Beauty in the Imperfections of Life. Elsa has also written several … Read More
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100 Word Bio
Elsa Kurt is a multi-genre, indie & traditionally published author of five novels, including book one of her YA, modern-day fairy tale, Into the Everwood. In 2018, she will have two novellas published through Crave Publishing in their Crave: Country Anthology and Crave: Loyalty Anthology. She has also penned several children’s books under the name … Read More
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Short Bio Elsa Kurt
Elsa Kurt is a multi-genre published author of five novels & ten children’s books. Elsa began writing in 2012, releasing her first children’s book in 2013. Since then she has made writing her full-time career. Her work can be found in online bookstores, including Amazon & Barnes and Noble & elsakurt.com Social Media Links: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/authorelsakurt/ … Read More
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Sexy. Funny… AWKWARD?!
???This is the PERFECT GIFT? for the for the divorced (or divorcING) woman. ??? Let’s be real… divorce sucks. And dating after divorce? Ugh, don’t get me started! Anyone who’s been there knows. Give them the gift of humor & the hope for a light at the end of the tunnel (trust me, … Read More
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Preview of Still Here
Sneak Peek! From indie author Elsa Kurt Tis the Season! Okay, actually, every season is book writing season. But, since I’ve just wrapped up my latest story in time for the holidays, I want to celebrate give you a sneak peek! First, a little synopsis… A Little Background This story came from a terrible … Read More
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Everything Old Is New Again
Re-release? Yes, Please! Not Gonna Lie… I’m OBSESSED with this new book cover! Seriously, I keep pulling out my phone and showing people. I’m not sure if they really love it, or just want the crazy lady to go away… but whatever. I can’t contain my excitement. CAN’T! Ok, let’s get down to business here. … Read More
