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Mary Jo Campbell
- 38, Female
- Downers Grove, IL
- United States
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Trying hard to Not Give Up on revisions of reality YA novel
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Synopsis in serious need of repair? Wondering what goes here or there? Short synopsis repair is here. 1-2 pages, we don't care. Any longer though, you must look elsewhere. Group Coordinator is LM Prestion.See More
Mary Jo Campbell commented on Georgia McBride's group Queries That Work"what a great idea for a group! Time to get reading...."
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Are you a query pro? Got a knack for writing queries? Just know what works? Post your winning query here so others can read and learn. Please also post results (agent/deal secured/release date, partial(s)/full(s) requested w/# details). Thanks!
Mary Jo Campbell commented on Georgia McBride's group Tier II Members Only Group"hello ladies! I've been MIA for months: writers block, summer chaos, teaching workshops, etc. I may have deleted the invite. I am a paid Tier II member (recently renewed) and would love to participate in the exclusive group. Help?"
Mary Jo Campbell posted a blog postCommit to 3
Inspiring writers is what I do, but sometimes I need a little inspiration myself. Thankfully, I read this amazing post and Writing Workout on Teaching Authors, where April Halprin Wayland helped me to find focus by creating shorter weekly goals followed by a mini-reward.I know you…See More
Mary Jo Campbell posted a blog post2011: The Year of Happiness
I’m a big believer of visualizing. Attitude is everything. Where your mind goes, your energy flows. So, 2011 will be The Year of Happiness. Of course Clarity is still a focus of mine, as I believe it is a daily practice. But for this upcoming year, I’m going to keep Happiness in the frontal lobe. Happiness can be a pumpkinspice…See More
Mary Jo Campbell replied to LM Preston's discussion YALITCHAT Nanowrimo 2010 CONTEST!!!!"Hey NaNo'ers!
Check out Plot Whisperer for PlotWriMo - she's posting daily (non-writing) exercises all month of Dec to help you develop and polish your NaNo novel plot.
Here's a snippet from her newsletter:
1) 3rd ANNUAL…"
Mary Jo Campbell replied to LM Preston's discussion YALITCHAT Nanowrimo 2010 CONTEST!!!!"That is hilarious! I never thought of using my kids as "props" to help me plot : )
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Mary Jo Campbell replied to LM Preston's discussion YALITCHAT Nanowrimo 2010 CONTEST!!!!"I'm with anna - I petered out at just about 35k. No. more. energy. But I created story I believe in and love and part of me needed to step back so I didn't smother my characters ; )
CONGRATULATIONS to all winners (and us participants!)…"
Mary Jo Campbell replied to LM Preston's discussion YALITCHAT Nanowrimo 2010 CONTEST!!!!"congrats, Rebecca!
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2011: The Year of Happiness
I’m a big believer of visualizing. Attitude is everything. Where your mind goes, your energy flows. So, 2011 willbe The Year of Happiness. Of course Clarity is still a focus of mine, asI believe it is a daily practice. But for this upcoming year, I’mgoing to keep Happiness in the frontal lobe. Happiness can be a pumpkinspice latte on a rainy day, or reading under the covers with my littleboy. Happiness can be crossing off monotonous tasks from my to-do listor just watching my boys get along.
I was inspired by this archived list from Literary Mama and decided to make my own. It’s more of a creed than a list ofresolutions. Borrow some or add your own. Just make up your mind to havea GREAT 2011.
2011: The Year of Happiness
Play more board games. Print the pictures you downloaded. Make a VisionBoard. Eat ice cream for breakfast. Treat yourself to a pedicure. Take anap outdoors. Go on a scavenger hunt. Journal about your day.
Play tag at the park. Buy or rent a tandem bike. Go to a midnight showing.Attend a high school concert. Attend a free outdoor concert. Put on yourown Rockband concert. Borrow international CD’s from your library.Write a poem about rhythm. READ MORE...
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Commit to 3
Posted on January 21, 2011 at 10:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Inspiring writers is what I do, but sometimes I need a little inspiration myself. Thankfully, I read this amazing post and Writing Workout on Teaching Authors, where April Halprin Wayland helped me to find focus by creating shorter weekly goals followed by a… Continue
2011: The Year of Happiness
Posted on January 2, 2011 at 9:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I’m a big believer of visualizing. Attitude is everything. Where your mind goes, your energy flows. So, 2011 will be The Year of Happiness. Of course Clarity is still a focus of mine, as I…
Continue Marketing Tips for Writers
Posted on September 22, 2010 at 12:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Some marketing tips for new authors!
- Independent book stores are more approachable than the large chains.
- Connect your reviews to your Amazon book page by signing up for an author page.
- Contact book clubs to see if they would read your book one month, and offer to come either in…
Stephen King Gave Me Permission
Posted on September 2, 2010 at 7:43pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 1:31am on November 5, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Mary Jo
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 1:17am on November 5, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Mary Jo
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 9:33pm on January 3, 2011,
Melissa Smith said…
- Hey there Mary Jo! The book revisions are actually going pretty well. My friends have been helping me a lot. Thanks for asking!
- At 4:55pm on November 5, 2010,
StaffSheri Larsen said… - Happy Birthday!!
- At 1:06pm on July 6, 2010,
StaffC. Lee McKenzie said… - Just read your comment about First Five Pages. Glad you checked that group out and liked the critiques there.
- At 1:05pm on July 6, 2010,
StaffC. Lee McKenzie said… - Thanks for the friendship, Mary Jo. Look forward to knowing you here on yalitchat.
- At 11:14am on July 5, 2010,
Amber Skye Forbes said… - Appreciate the friend request. ^_^
- At 11:10am on July 4, 2010, Amber Skye Forbes said…
- Welcome to YALITCHAT! Please take a moment to visit our New Member welcome center by clicking here (http://yalitchat.ning.com/page/new-members). If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks-Amber
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