Brummet's Conscious Blog

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  -- Answering Your Questions --  Pat from the UK asks: " How much of a story do you have in mind before you start writing it? " Watch this 8 min video now to discover the answer:   https://youtu.be/qA45az9wk1A -- Check out this mini interview with Dave and I on the Book Reader Magazine website:  https://bookreadermagazine.com/featured-author-lillian-and-dave-brummet/ ... and don't forget to consider sending in your query to this potential marketing opportunity for you. -- Visit the Brummet's Author Page on Amazon  :)  -- Nature is Tina's Muse --  This next link will take you to an interview we published in 2014 with author Tina Welling who talked about using nature as a muse, or stimuli, for her writing:  https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2014/07/world-of-writing-interview_12.html    -- How Writers Can Create Posi...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  -- Fiona had us on her blog for a very interesting and challenging author interview, an in-depth look at our life as writers: https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/here-is-my-interview-with-lillian-brummet /  -- In this interview we were asked about the journey into writing, a little about my personal journey in life, where we hope to go in the future and more... https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2020/02/02/meet-guest-author-lillian-brummet /  -- Visit the Brummet's Author Page on Amazon  :)  -- Answering Your Questions --  All the way from the UK, John asks " What is it like working with a co-writer? " In response, we share numerous tips and personal experiences in this 13.47 min. video:   https://youtu.be/g3C3II0RpWc -- -- Experiencing Writer's Block? -- Here are some techniques that Dave and I have used for dealing with...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  * Note : some of these links may go back as far as early 2010's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore those:  Go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- January Jones once hosted a talk radio show and invites us to be a guest to talk about our Purple Snowflake Marketing book and to offer marketing advice to her listeners. Access the archived interview here:    https://www.blogtalkradio.com/januaryjones/2013/02/06/january-jones--purple-snowflake-marketing--lillian-brummet -- --  Quick Tip  --  • Respond to comments or communications as soon as possible. Don't dawdle nor delay, respond right away !!  -- Author Yolanda Smothers joined us on this blog back in 2014 for a Q&A interview: https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2014/10/world-of-writing-interview.html -- Visit the Brummet's Author Pa...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  * Note : these links go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore them. Go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- -- Quick Writing Tip --  • Follow-up with contacts. Schedule in the time to follow-up with your current connections so that you are on top of all the events, activities, publications and know if you need to provide something to help them, etc. Once the connection has proven fruitful, don't end things there. This is now a valuable contact. Be sure to reach out when it is appropriate and keep that connection alive.  -- Here's a great resource for you to check out:   https://thewritersandreadersmagazine.com/ -- Visit the Brummet's Author Page on Amazon  :)  -- Eclectic Authors Showcase talk radio show did a special broadcast 8 years ago with 3 different authors including my...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  * Note : these links go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore them. Go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- Back in 2012 we featured Cindy Barilleaux, of Writing Coaching Services, on our old talk radio show (no longer on air). Cindy joined us for an in-depth discussion about the world of writing - the writing process, the reality of a writing career, book proposals, common writer roadblocks, and what to expect when marketing any project. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/02/16/best-of-series-vol-14 -- Quick Writing Tip --  Promote every event / interview /charitable fundraiser, etc. Get out there and share links, promote dates, advertise events... help make everything that much more successful !  -- Here is a link to an article I wrote that was published on at the CNC Bo...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  -- Author Opportunity: Amanda Worlds podcast is accepting interview query submissions from authors, producers, coaches, speakers and directors as well. She is mainly interested in journalism and communications industries. Write Amanda Penny directly and let her know that we sent her your way. http://anchor.fm/amanda-penny    - & - http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amandas-world/id1549508971?uo=4 -- Quick Writing Tip  --  Offer More Than What You Are Asking Why should they work with you? What are you doing to make their job easy? How can you provide something that will appeal to their clients, their audience, or their boss? And if they do decide to work with you, what then? Are you prepared to help out? To promote the event? Do you have everything in place for that - BEFORE - you connect with them? -- Here is a discussion we took part...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  * Note : Some of these links may go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore them. Go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- -- Experiencing Writer's Block? -- - Skip that tricky section and write the next paragraph, chapter or ending to the book. - Glance at your tentative marketing plan for this project and review who the audience is and what the focus is - this can sometimes reconfigure a writer's ideas into a more organized and achievable level. -- Here is an article I wrote back in 2013 for Adele Park's blog re: Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs :  http://adeleparkquirkyaudiobooks.blogspot.com/2013/11/time-management-tips-from-lillian.html -- Visit the Brummet's Author Page on Amazon  :)  -- Quick Writing Tip  --  Use Correct Grammar and full sentences. When communicating w...

Just For Writers !!    This series was put together in an effort to supply support and information to people new to the world of writing. Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!   * Note : these links go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and other old links. Ignore them; go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- Today  let's start off with an article written by Aileen Lopez re: the power of poetry, that was published on this blog back in 2012: https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-power-of-poetry.html -- Online Social Networking writer's groups can often be seen as a time-waster, the sometimes dull task of scrolling through dozens of posts published per hour on each group.  However, we do take the time to visit our favourite groups every few weeks, or more frequently if our schedule allows. Take a few extra coffee breaks (or wine) while browsing the various topics covered over th...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!   * Note : Some of these links go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore them. Go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- Quick Writing Tip  --  Have draft communications written for various types of interactions that you commonly have going on. You can tweak these drafts to target the person you are connecting with, and having this draft will save you a great deal of time.   -- The Non Fiction Authors Association asked their expert members (including me!) for one of the book marketing strategies that worked best for them. You'll find my tip at the end. https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/expert-round-up-what-book-marketing-strategies-have-worked-best-for-you/ -- In this podcast interview, I share tips for looking at greener ways to market or promote business products, services and ...