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$uccess BLOG
Your Path to a Successful Book
Our $uccess blog will feature writing, marketing, and publishing tips we continue to learn since writing our workbook $uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book keeping our readers abreast of the everchanging skills required to write, publish and sell a successful book.
We will also have guest commentators. Achieving your goals as a writer is what matters. Anything we can do to help you get there is our goal. We welcome your comments and hope you will sign up for our bi-monthly (or whenever we have enough material) newsletter.
Maralyn D. Hill
Brenda C. Hill
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The Write Path to Writing, Marketing & Publishing Your Successful Book
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Think Outside the Box 10 - Foodscape
Can you guess the composition of this photo? All of you know how much I love creativity, it’s right up there with food, travel and writing. I’ve discovered a photographer’s website that features fantastic photography, Carl Warner. A part that I particular like are Carl’s “Foodscapes.” These miniatures that appear life-size show a creative mind at work. The best part is you can order these prints online in several different sizes. Ok, now comes the answer, this is titled Bread & Cheese by Carl Warner. All of the mountains, hills, roads, and rocks are bread and cheese.
This is the second "Foodscape" we've featured and will try to feature one of Carl’s “Foodscapes,” on a monthly basis. Let me know what you think.
Maralyn D. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
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NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: creative writing, creativity, food, foodscapes, maralyn d hill, writers, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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Tips-12 Mistakes in Mystery Writing
The Hill Team has not written mysteries - we avidly read them. There are certain attributes of the authors that consistently draw us in and certain ones that turn us off.
In the Oct. 2008 issue of The Writer Magazine, on page 26, there is an article called, "The Deadly Dozen." This article covers the 12 mistakes in mystery writing and it certainly hit our turn offs including:coincidence or act of God; concealed clues; plot-hearding characters; false starts; false finish; superfluity of viewpoints; stereotypical sidekicks;zigzag timeline; fa la la, gathering clues; overstaying your welcome; and the small stuff.
We highly recommend you check out this issue if you are into the mystery genre.
The Hill Team
Books By Hills
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Where & What in the World BlogLabels: maralyn d hill, mystery writing, the hill team, writers, writing books, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Writing Tips and Promotion
Many of us enjoy writing because it provides quiet time, time to think, and solitude. Many writers and authors are introverts. But, you always need to get out of your shell and promote--that is, if you want your books or articles to sell.
Our book $uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book, is getting great reviews.
We are using that success to continue to promote our first two books on food and travel, "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel," and "Cooking Secrets The Why and How," with French Master Chef Herve Laurent.
We are regular guests on BlogTalk Radio and have a regular column with Southwest Blend and The Big Blend Magazine. You may not realize how widespread online magazines and BlogTalk Radio are. But, this is life in the 21st century. We know that Southwest Blend has over 1.2 million visitors a month. They have marketing down pat. We've still room to do more.
The success of one book can lead to more sales on previously published books. The Hill Team considers that a bonus.
So, keep promoting yourself and your book or articles. Most people learn to enjoy some aspects of marketing--especially selling your books and having more editors pay you to write.
So, here is our current promotion.
Big Blend Magazine is featuring authors Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill Friday, September 26, at 11:15 a.m. PT, on the Eat, Drink and Be Merry show. The topic is Salsa.
Join in as the Hill Team talks about Salsa, its history, what makes it hot, and a lot more. The program that day is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., PT on Blog Talk Radio. You can see the other guests who will be featured on the salsa program.
Click for our monthly article and several salsa recipes.
If you miss it, we’ll post the link after it airs.
Maralyn D. Hill & Brenda C. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: book marketing, book promotions, food, recipes, travel, writers, writing books, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Monday, September 22, 2008
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Writers Conference At Sea
The Hill Team belongs to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). As a Board Member and Conference/Media Trip Co-Chairman, I’m pleased to tell you about our upcoming Conference at Sea on Holland America’s MS Oosterdam, January 3-10, 2009 departing San Diego with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta where we are planning exciting excursions.
For all of you food, wine or travel writers, this is a perfect time to join. For those who are members, a program not to miss. We’ll have professional development as well as chef demos.
Our associate members are invited to join us and we will have a mini-marketplace.
This conference is open to all media and industry professionals, including writers, photographers, public relations, publicists and marketing personnel. Non-members who sign up and pay for this conference by November are eligible for a full 1-year membership with all benefits, included in the listed price.
Come join us for a great experience. Plus, that will give us the chance to meet you.
The Hill Team
Maralyn, Brenda and Norm
Maralyn D. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: maralyn d hill, writers, writers conferences, writers workshops, writing, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Writing Tip - Success
"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."
I love this quote by William Feather that I discovered in Penny Sansevieri's marketing book... From Book to Bestseller. wwwamarketingexpert.com. You can find more of Feathers quotes on Braineyquote.
I will use it and remember it - just wish I had seen it before we published our book called Success, Your Path to a Successful Book.
Brenda C. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World BlogLabels: Authors, creative writing, publishers, writers, writing, Writing tips
posted by Brenda Thursday, September 18, 2008
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Writing Tips - FWG Sarasota
There are so many good writing tips available on the web and we certainly hope you like our $uccess Blog and Where & What in the World Blog. As you've discovered, we gather information and tips from many places.
Both Brenda and I want to give a pitch to the Flordia Writers Association in Sarasota, as the blog is a great spot to find tips. And, if you live in Flordia, certainly an organization you should consider. Check out the FWG Sarasota Blog. We think you'll like it.
Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: Authors, brenda c hill, maralyn d hill, writers, writers conferences, writing, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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Food, Wine & Travel Writing at Sea
For all of you food, wine and travel writers, the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association is having its Conference at Sea. This media event will be from January 3-10, 2009. We will be departing from San Diego and sailing down the west coast of Mexico stopping in three ports.
For those not members, it is a great time to join as you will find a membership special included with price.
We will be having a professional development program on board as well as a mini marketplace.
If you have ever wondered about what writer's organization to join, check out IFWTWA. It is the oldest writers organization with knew ideas and on the move. The Hill Team all belong and I'm a Board Member. So, if I can answer any questions for you, please ask.
Maralyn D. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: brenda c hill, creative writing, maralyn d hill, writers, writers conferences, writers workshops, writing, writing books, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Think Outside the Box 9
Here is another photo from Worth 1000. Again they are creative. This one is something to drink and nurshing.
At, our first Success and writers' workshop, since publication of our latest books, every participant, not only bought the book, but decided to either begin writing or to take the next steps to editing to publishing their current work in progress.
On Saturday 8/l6, the Hill team, Maralyn, Norman and Brenda, spoke about fiction and plot, marketing your book and memoir writing.
"Some great books have been written from journals. This may sound simple, the voyage to the interior. Find a quiet corner, preferably in a sacred space, like a garden or a small cafe. Then put your pen to paper and be open for infinite possibilities."
We appreciate your feedback about the books and the '08 workshops.
As the Hill Team receives more positive feedback for these coffee house Saturdays, held at Rich Aroma, in Gilbert Arizona, they may develop a series of workshop on various aspects of Success for the winter months. Let us know what you need or want from the workshops.
Answer: Gatorade or Gator-Aide
Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: brenda c hill, creative writing, creativity, maralyn d hill, norman e hill, writers, writers workshops, writing, writing books, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Sunday, September 14, 2008
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Think Outside the Box 8 - Foodscape Broccoli Forest
I've come accross an artist, Carl Warner, of Kent, England, who thinks outside the box. His work is not so abstract that it is difficult to understand, but realistic. When view a huge selection of his paintings, I decided to focus on his "foodscapes" as they are creative in every sense.
Can you tell what else makes up this forest? Look closley. Those mountains in the background are bread framed by cauliflower clouds. The path that runs through the broccoli forest is paved with cumin. You may also notice the peas that hang from the broccoli trees. The grass looks like parsley, but I'm not sure on that one.
You can purchase prints of Carl's "foodscapes" online at LensWall. They ship worldwide.
In an case, that is your creative break. I'll put up more "foodscapes" in the future. Time to get back to writing. The best way to get your writing done is to write.
Maralyn D. Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
NoraLyn Ltd.Labels: creative writing, creativity, foodscapes, Writing tips
posted by Maralyn Saturday, September 06, 2008
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Writing Tip from Stephen King
Stephen King's tip on writing is..."If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."
Brenda C.Hill
Books By Hills
$uccess Blog
Where & What in the World Blog
        Labels: creative writing, writers, writing, writing books, Writing tips
posted by Brenda Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Love that quote from King--reading and writing a lot is very important. Your new book $uccess is really helping inspire me and your references, both books and internet are awesome.
By Flare Lady, September 4, 2008 6:28 PM
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Flare Lady, many thanks for your positive comments on the simple S. King tip... more to come. How did you get your name, Flare Lady. Brenda
By Brenda, September 5, 2008 9:26 AM
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