Entries by Karina Fabian

Awards Contests for Self-Published Authors: Are They Really Worth It?

In my post last month, I gave a link which lists some popular awards contests for self-published authors: https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/blog/2009/01/self-published-book-contests/ This list doesn’t claim to be all inclusive, but it is helpful. And be aware that most of these contests require an entry fee. One award that doesn’t require an entry fee (if you’re a member) […]

Press Release: Catholic Writers to Hold Conference in Arlington, Texas

M E D I A   R E L E A S E CONTACT:  Ann Margaret Lewis Phone: (317) 755-2693 e-mail: [email protected] For Immediate Release Catholic Writers to Hold Conference in Arlington, Texas Arlington, TX–The fourth annual Catholic Writers’ Conference LIVE will take place August 29-31, 2012, at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX. Sponsored […]

Using Photos and Images on Your Blog

There’s something appealing about a good picture with a good blog post. I started using images as a matter of course when I noticed some of my favorite bloggers doing it. It’s like a challenge, sometimes, finding the picture that expresses the post. Sometimes it’s a way of sending another message in the post. Other […]

May and Mary

May is, without a doubt, a crazy month for most of the people I know. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the fact that maybe May is Mary’s month because the only way we moms will get through it is with her help. Call me a bit cynical. Or overwhelmed. Or considering crawling under the table […]

One of my Favorite Characters, Sister Grace

I’m excited to blog today about one of my dear characters, Sister Grace, for two reasons:  First, her second book came out this month—Live and Let Fly.  Second, her story, Siren Spell, comes out today from Flying Island Press. Sister Grace is not your typical nun.  First of all, she’s not from our world.  She […]

Great Marketing Opportunity – the CWG Booth

Every year at the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show, the Catholic Writers Guild organizes a booth which displays members’ books. Wholesalers, bookstore owners and other attendees can see, page through and even read excerpts of displayed books. It’s time again to gather books for the booth. You don’t need to attend the conference or trade […]

Design Matters

Does design matter? Yes. Yes, it does. Let’s use the example of books, because if you’re here, I’m assuming that (a) you write and/or (b) you read. When’s the last time you picked up a book with a terrible cover? Or, even worse: when’s the last time you picked up a book that had terrible interior […]

Lions and Tigers and Bears! Oh, my! Tension, Conflict, and Suspense – Creating Compelling Stories

One of the most fundamental techniques of fiction writing is skillful creation of tension, sometimes referred to as conflict. Our favorite authors hook us on page one with a character so compelling that we read further to find out what happens. The character is engaging, with likeable traits that endear them to us, even if […]

What’s New, CWG?

Hey, everyone!  It’s been a great month for the CWG.  here are the highlights from your committees: CWG Essay Contest: Maria Rivera This is still on hold, but please keep in mind that we may be asking for judges and looking for folks to submit their stories for the CWG/Christus story contest. Seal of Approval:  […]