Tag Archives: Brave on the Page

I Have a Book on Amazon–Now What?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

When I published Brave on the Page: Oregon Writers on Craft and the Creative Life last October, I made the decision to use the Espresso Book Machine at Powell’s, and the Espresso worldwide network as my primary distributor. Up until now, the … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway–and Michael Gettel-Gilmartin’s Blogging Goodbye

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

Brave on the Page has been on the Powell’s Small Press Bestseller List daily since December, usually at #2, and we finally moved into the #1 spot on Tuesday. Thanks to all the contributors and our enthusiastic readers, we are … Continue reading →

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What It’s Like to Read at Powell’s

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

This essay is a more personal response to our Jan. 7 Brave on the Page event at Powell’s City of Books. I close my eyes. The lighting is that good golden light, the kind of evening glow that’s hard to photograph, … Continue reading →

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Powell’s Top Fives for 2012

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

I’ve always loved Powell’s Books in Portland. In fact, I moved here, sight unseen, in 2001, after reading about Powell’s and figuring a place with a giant independent bookstore surely would be a good place for a writer to live. … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Rejection? (With Free Books for Prizes!)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

One of the unexpected consequences of starting a micro press and opening for submissions is needing to create a form rejection letter. We’re getting really wonderful queries so far, but since we’re only planning to publish two or three books each year, … Continue reading →

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Whee!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

Thanks to everyone for your support and suggestions about handling my nerves yesterday! Once I got to Powell’s and saw friends and family, neighbors and fellow writers, I relaxed into the experience and had a marvelous time. I’ll post more … Continue reading →

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Quick: How Do You Handle Nerves?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Laura Stanfill

I’m getting surprisingly nervous today, as we approach this evening’s Powell’s reading. I’ve read in public before–not tons of times, but enough to know I can get up on stage, or behind the podium, look out at friends and family … Continue reading →

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Happy News–and the Shrinking of Newspapers’ Book Coverage

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

We have a lot of new author interviews coming up in 2013, including Anthony Lee Collins of U-town scheduled for New Year’s Eve. My writer-friend Kristen Forbes had her essay “Dream Girl” published in The Rumpus last week. It’s a candid … Continue reading →

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Two Sides of a Writerly Conversation

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

One of my favorite things about Brave on the Page: Oregon Writers on Craft and the Creative Life has been introducing writers to each other. Around when we launched the book in October, I connected Gigi Little and Sarah Cypher, two … Continue reading →

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The Interview Continues

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Laura Stanfill

My heart is broken after the shootings at the Clackamas mall and in Connecticut. Both hit close to home–as an Oregon resident and an elementary school parent. I know people who were affected by the Oregon tragedy. And I know how … Continue reading →

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