u/CognisantCognizant71

Hello ACNA Subgroup,

I am not a member of an Anglican or Episcopal congregation per se, but read a fair amount including the Bible to aid my spiritual ghrowth. For several years, some writers within Jewish Spirituality have influenced my own spiritual growth, and recently became aware of Christ Church Jerusalem, online.

I just started reading R. Lawrence Kushner's How Jesus Became God, for example. Here are my wonderings:

Would voices such as N.T. Wright, R. Gerald McDermott, J.I. Packer, be examples of the orthodox/conservative category of Anglicans; Rowan Williams, and Richard Morray, (forgive spelling) be the more liberal-minded spokespersons in the denomination's authorial circle?

Finally, how would Anglicans in general hold fourth century writer, Ambrose?

His citation concerning death being a positive for the believer on the website CommonPrayer.net, was 'spot on' in my estimation. Thank you!

I am contemplating looking into one-to-one situations for feedback on my efforts to create engaging short story drafts. What would be the expectations from a writing coach vs. those of a creative writing instructor acting in the capacity as consultant? Could they each address short stories changing in scope from a previous eera to today? I find general classes help, but miss what I am looking to find. Thanks in advance!

Hi r/Writing,

I have been writing fiction for a few years, and recall a former group that was titled something like Penguin Country for writers. It was discontinued 15 or so years ago. Has anything since taken its place either by Penguin or other notable publisher?

Thanks in advance.

Hello, I used to use ProWritingAid because reports could be sent to one's inbox, whichx was convenient. Or, a given report could be accessed by link.

Then, PWA somehow adopted a drag-and-drop approach, which made use of this cumbersome for my circumstances.

Among the popular options available,, are there program(s) that strictly or mostly use links or buttons for one to access its features?

Note: This to me is a question of reasonable accommodation rather than to ask a program be announced or publicized. .

Thank you in advance.

Hello Book Promotion folks,

My wife and I are currently reading a novel recommended by a relative; its title, Theo of Golden. Self-published in 2023, and then traditionally published in 2025, according to The Slate review I read, has brought this title exponential sales described as extraordinary for a first-time author.

The Slate reviewer asserts popularity appeals to core faith values that appeals to readers.

The author has used, in the reviewer's words, grass roots techniques to promote the book. Detail of these techniques is not provided.

Are you among the rest of us who marvel and wonder at all this?

It may be an incredible book but what determines incredibility? Thoughts?

I titled this in such a manner so not to violate group rules as understood. Two authors come to mind who recently 'beat the odds' with ther published works going from zero to nearly number one over time. They supposedly worked at marketing in one case using 'grass roots techniques' according to one read review. What are 'grass roots techniques' in book promotion?

Also, this same author self published first and then traditionally published with a smaller press. This proved exponentially favorable for said author!

I've cogitated over 'what works' and still wonder what the hell works?

Hi Gentlemen,

How do you live within marriage and know you have the occasional and sometimes ongoing desire to make love with another guy?

I live in a small town, am known for my professional abilities, and have children and grandchildren as well as a loving, considerate, generous wife. If I met the right kind of guy, I may say yes! I hesitated to join this subgroup but couldn't put it off any longer. I miss the time spent being mutually affectionate and I believe in that came affirmation. Help please.

I am wondering if anyone here has an opinion based on experience with BookFunnel, The Fussy Librarian, and services provided by one Liam Micheal or his site that I think is called Transcriptia?

Does it work to have BookFunnel or other similar site plugged into a third party link that may be similar in purpose?

I cannot afford marketing services from the known, vetted entities. Thanks for replies and thoughts in advance.

I have posted before about other topics and the help has been plentiful; thank you. If you have reasons to suspect someone may be scamming you, the author, how do you tip the scale either to answer yes or answer no they are genuine. The only three things that suggest scam are: the language in the initial contact email, my replies on check were revised by AI most likely, the suggest to 'say yes' if interested in knowing more. I also discovered that even if someone uses a contract and also uses Shopify that doesn't altogether put someone in the legitimate camp. Is there a going rate in legitimate marketing for basic packages?

If the person half answers questions about their location, is it cause for caution?

Sample: Are you a native of ...? Answer, I basically am in ....

Can one contact a marketing service like Reedsy and ask questions up front about cost, packages, etc?

Beyond orgs like ALLI, would the Authors Guild be a resource for marketing firms?

Thanks once again. I want to make the best decision possible.

Hello, I am interested to post one of my book titles on GoodReads Listopia, and already have reviews posted at this site from a little over three years ago. How does one garner votes once this is done?

Does the voting period remain ongoing for a certain length of time?

Thanks for the assist in understanding how lists may benefit.

I have been writing for a few years now, but am looking forward to joining an online writing group in a couple weeks so to commiserate with others overt the short story genre. The prompt has become my means to create story from the first word to the final period. I've broke the habit of fixing drafts, and enjoy the process much more and feel less uptight.

My goals are realistic as my life stage is that of senior citizen. Do you think most writers have a favored method to hop on a story idea? If so, or if not, please share what works for you!

And, keep at it!

Hello, Happy July to you!

Today begins 31 days of promotion for three of my titles in the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale. Some participations have netted sales, others not. I have a memoir and two short story collections in my 'catalog'. Toying with the idea of releasing a chapbook, that will share the same title as my most recent EBook, From My Red Chair: A Short Story Collection.

What I read tells me the chapbook appeals to newbie readers, whereas the EBook appeals to most readers. I have struggled to create a fan base, an audience in my years of writing. To keep costs down, I will use the same cover as is on my EBook title and same title but add Book II to the title.

Any further tips are welcomed!

I realize today's topic is brainstorming, and I am going to get to that with this post. As a result of recent policy changes where I am self-published, the next six months will be spent to actively make the others out here aware of my three titles through means this given entity provides. My audience are those who make themselves known to me by replying to posts in Social Media circles. At my piano gig, a minority also make themselves known to me in that venue.

Brainstorming has me currently concluding if my three titles do not live up to the required policy, continued writing will shift to submissions for online venues and or EZines. I am regularly published in one, and also occasionally in another. In theory, that's plenty!

Do you surmise we each get to a point where we come to grips with what this craft asks in our total life?

Have you reached this similar place yet on your journey?

My sales are small over twelve years and five titles altogether. I don't expect a deluge of sales anymore!

My opinion, in our world, there already is too much product and not enough consumer interest to be the demand. Thoughts of course welcomed!

Hello r/Book Promotion Members,

I am a short story fiction writer by and large, and have three active titles at the moment. These are listed for the upcoming Smashwords Summer/Winter sale, and stymied on how to best promote and have sales result.

Any insights on how to make these become workable opportunities?

I have a blog, Substack, and primarily active on Reddit Subgroups.

I am happy to connect with another author looking for a promotion partner for this event in July.

I won't paste the notice as it would probably break a couple subgroup rules. However, did you also receive an Email from the Boker Agency announcing its collaboration with StreetLib to internationally distribute, publish, and offer book pub and promotion for a nice sum that lasts one's lifetime?

Will you consider this as an indie author, or put it in the E-Circular file?

I think the advantage would be for authors who see a vocation ahead of them for a few years. Thoughts welcomed!

I just started reading Volume I of D. H. Lawrence's short story collection. I find in some instances, it is difficult for me to discover the inciting incident, the conflict at hand, but can sense the occurrence of climax and ending, of course. It seems these elements are more apparent in contemporary writing compared to early 20th century stories. Yet, there is much to learn from the styles of earlier authors: dialogue tags, description, opening. Your thoughts please?

I am having trouble moving from the setting where this quote was heard, to imagine a full short story where it might fit in another scenario:

"Just give me one more week and things will be right where we want them."

I imagine this to be a passive aggressive threat;

A married couple (gets vague beyond that)

Intention: Create a short story of 500 to 700 words. This quote will be the opening.

Whom would you have utter this quote?

Gentlemen, I was wanting to respond to one of two posts here but they evidently got 'buried' from other posts. I am married, mature American (senior citizen) but experience the ebb and flow of m2m desire. This has occurred throughout much of my adult life, and it seems others do as well.

Of late, desire is perked when some guy contacts me out of the blue related to my avocation. Usually, I let the craving run its course, subside, and take a nap or do something unrelated. If I had the courage, what might be a way to indirectly hint to wanting more communication between myself and the contact? Thanks

I am endeavoring to write two stories a month, and considering doing so as flash fiction. I found some prompts and guidelines suggested at a respected website. Please, Where can one submit short fiction for feedback here in the Reddit Subgroups?