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- Blog/website
- http://www.gwenellery.com
- Introduce yourself!
- Hi, I'm Gwen and I'm a writer, formerly agented, currently indie.
I'm editing a steampunk-light novel set in Vienna. I'm into it for the clothes and steampunk decor; yeah, I'm superficial like that. :-) Actually, this novel explores depth psychology and the human spirit, which will always triumph over The Machine. I often remind myself that literature is a branch of the humanities, not of the sciences.
I also publish a contemporary comedy series set in Paris and available on Amazon:
WHAT'S FRENCH FOR WTF? A SITCOM FOR ROMANTICS
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009R6K49A
- What do you hope to find at The Steampunk Writers & Artists Guild?
- I'm looking to meet readers, writers and artists who enjoy the steampunk aesthetic.
- How did you hear about us?
- ...through a Google search
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Gwen Ellery commented on Travis I Sivart's event Sounds Of Steam, Steampunk to Reality: Making Your Dreams Come True, May 27th, 2013
"Good to know! If it's heavily industrial, I may need to give it a listen after my morning cup of tea. :-)"
Gwen Ellery commented on Travis I Sivart's event Sounds Of Steam, Steampunk to Reality: Making Your Dreams Come True, May 27th, 2013
"Thanks for the invite. I'm on German time, 6 hours ahead of EDT, but will check in asap as soon as I wake up."
Travis I Sivart liked Gwen Ellery's discussion Join our new writing accountability group
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"I hear you. So, does Wattpad plan to sell books one day? Or is that not part of the vision?
Signing off. Will check back later.
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Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"Oooh, good to know. I like this. As soon as I come out of Amazon Select for a title of mine, I'm going to dive into Wattpad with it. Darn Amazon is so good at favoring its Select titles, it's hard to make the break when you're just…"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"That's right. Caitlin was her name. OK, I'll get on that asap that I have a cover for it I like.
Thanks for your tips and info, Gavin. And for helping to make mobile a major format for ebooks. Things are really taking off internationally…"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"I hear you. :-) Y'all need to get that Justin Bieber steampunk-styled video on your site as a reminder to teen girls that steampunk is cool. Better yet, get Justin Bieber to write a steampunk novel. I'll ghost write it for him! (not…"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation and tips, Gavin! Are authors allowed to include Amazon or other vendor links on your site or within a book? That could be a way to do some approximate tracking..."
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"Answering my own question here: Sorry I didn't look it up first! I found some more info about this in your FAQs. It says featured writers need to be relatively active, but I suppose there are some exceptions to this rule, and that's fine…"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"Good to know! Do writers apply to get featured? I got an offer to have my chick lit novella featured from one of your chick-lit area coordinators. That was done via email. Is it similar with steampunk?"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"I have a question for you, Gavin (and BTW, thanks for coming to our forum!). Are you able to track how many readers eventually become paying fans of later works in an author's series? Knowing the conversion rate would be a big motivator for me…"
Gwen Ellery replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading.
"Thanks for everything you do, Gavin. I like what Wattpad has done with the new Chick Lit section launch. A couple of my acquaintances participated in that.
I was moved that Marian Keyes acted as a spokeswoman in the video y'all did for it.
With…"
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Join our new writing accountability group
Need to be more regular in your writing habits? Join us right here on SWAG in The Accountables. We'll notice that you wrote and will cheer you on. We use a proven carrot-and-stick method that has been tested by the moderator in groups like Survivor Writers and Writer Island. It works! The carrot is delicious, and no worries -- the stick doesn't really smart.See More
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:21am on December 30, 2011,
Lia Keyes said… Welcome to the Guild, Deanna!
- At 10:20am on December 30, 2011,
Kelly Stanaway said… Hello and welcome! I hope you find everything you'll ever need here!
- At 11:00am on December 30, 2011,
Travis I Sivart said… Welcome Deanna, and thank you for reaching out in friendship.I think you will find this a helpful and friendly community. Lots of good folks here, and looking at your background, I can immediately see how you will be a helpful addition!
So grab your cat and your white wine as you look around, and let us know if we can to anything to help you!
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Join our new writing accountability group
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Need to be more regular in your writing habits? Join us right here on SWAG in The Accountables. We'll notice that you wrote and will cheer you on. We use a proven carrot-and-stick method that has been tested by the moderator in groups like Survivor Writers and Writer Island. It works! The carrot is delicious, and no worries -- the stick doesn't really smart.
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Gwen Ellery commented on Paul Marlowe's blog post Literary Award Shortlist for "Ether Frolics""Ah, that makes sense. A pity! Do you have an excerpt on your site?"
"A 'read' registers every time a new user clicks on a chapter. If someone comes back to read it again it won't register as they've already seen it.
Wattpad Feature books, but only if the author is willing to leave them up…"
S.C. Barrus replied to Gavin Wilson's discussion Wattpad: a new approach to writing and reading."Hi Gavin,
I use Wattpad, and I have to say that I've had a very positive experience so far. I have one question about reads. What constitutes a read? Does a person just need to visit the first page of a chapter for the number to…"
S.C. Barrus replied to Maeve Alpin's discussion Interview on Steamed - Dawn Donatis-Steampunk stained-glass artist"Wonderful interview. Those boxes are beautiful."
S.C. Barrus replied to Kevin Steil's discussion The Steampunk Museum Needs You!"Hello Kevin,
The Museum sounds like a great project, and once my novel is released, I'd be happy to add it to the museum. What kind of writing work do you need done? I can donate a little time.
In regards to you asking about interviews, I…"
S.C. Barrus posted a blog postIndie Author Turning Heads with Upcoming Novel & Kickstarter Campaign
The world of publishing is actively changing around us. The internet is abuzz with authors favoring self-publishing their works over taking the traditional route to publication. The latest author to follow this emerging trend is debut indie author S.C. Barrus with his upcoming novel,Discovering Aberration.Discovering Aberration is a new take on the popular steampunk genre, which take place in an alternate Victorian-era setting where steam and clockwork technology have taken hold. “Discovering…See More
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