Rach Writes...

Some bad news - cancelling the Campaign :(

noreply@blogger.com (Rachael Harrie) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 10:35:00 +0000

Guys, I'm so sorry to disappoint, but we've had to cancel the Campaign :( Cally explains the reason here, so pop over if you want to have a read. Hopefully I'll be able to do another one sometime soon.

How about you: Do you sometimes face difficulty balancing family life and writing and/or blogging and networking? I know I do (one of the reasons for my blogging silence lately). What is your best tip for walking this tightrope?

Hugs,

The Fifth Writers' Platform-Building Campaign - coming soon to a blogosphere near you...!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachael Harrie) — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:36:00 +0000

So, what do you get when you cross 2 crazy Aussies, a mountain of coffee beans, a dozen broken lead pencils, a super-fast (we wish!) internet connection, and a barrel of squeeeeeees??? That's right...

THE FIFTH WRITERS' PLATFORM-BUILDING CAMPAIGN!!!!!!!

If you're not sure what I'm talking about, pop up to my Campaign page above and have a read. Basically, I've run four Campaigns to date, each with an awesome turn-out of Campaigners - close to 500 Campaigners for one of them! We've even published an ebook with many of the Campaigner Challenge entries! If you're a beginner writer/blogger, someone who is looking to network with other writers, or a writer who wants to have fun and challenge themselves with some awesome Campaigner Challenges (and maybe win a prize or seven), these Campaigns are for you.

Yay! I'm so excited. And so is my new made-of-awesome partner, Cally Jackson. The post you want to read is HERE, because this time, Cally is going to be ringleader-extraordinaire of the adventure that is my Campaigns. She tells you all about it in her post, but in a nutshell, she missed the Campaigns so much that she asked if she could run one for me. Of course I said yes, we've been planning ever since, and September here we come! I'll still be involved and will be working with Cally every step of the way (and we're doing things much the same as in the past), but she's going to be your main point of contact as the Campaign progresses.

The dates you'll need to know are as follows:

1 September: registration opens and the Campaign begins!
7 September: registration closes and no more entries accepted (so don’t be late! )
9-13 September: First Campaigner Challenge
23-27 September: Second Campaigner Challenge
30 September: Campaign ends

Cally will announce everything on her blog, and that's where the sign-up form will be on September 1, but I'll mirror most of her posts to remind you what's happening.

So, have you read Cally's post yet? Pop over to Cally Jackson Writes if you haven't, and don't forget to subscribe to her blog so you can get all the latest info about the Campaign as it comes out.

Are any of you as excited as I am??? :)

A little hello...

noreply@blogger.com (Rachael Harrie) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:31:00 +0000

*knocks on internet*

I just wanted to break this long blogging silence to say hello to all you beautiful people out there. I've missed you all so much (more than I can say, actually!). How are you? What have you been up to - any exciting news? I can't wait to squee along with you!

Thanks to all of you who've dropped comments and sent me emails to check how I'm going and make sure everything is all right. I'm doing well, just needed to take some time to recuperate and recharge my batteries and concentrate on my family for a bit - I'm hoping that my break from writing and social media will make my work in the future even stronger :)

Guess what...I may have some exciting news (of the Campaign variety) to announce shortly, so stay tuned!!!

Can't wait to hear from you all.

Big hugs,

Writers' Charity Auction to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

noreply@blogger.com (Rachael Harrie) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:33:00 +0000

The Washington Post: A water vapor satellite image
of Superstorm Sandy on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
(Stu Ostro/Facebook)

I've been glued to the television over the last few days—as I'm sure many of you have—watching the news as it reported on Hurricane Sandy. My heart goes out to all of you who were touched by the massive storm or who know people who were touched. I'll be keeping all the victims, survivors, and those affected in my thoughts as they work to recover and rebuild.

I love how the writing community always pulls together in times of crisis. Only hours after a massive disaster, people have banded together to raise money for the victims. Today is no different. Writer Jen Malone has organized a charity auction to benefit the Red Cross and victims of Hurricane Sandy. Lots of agents and authors have donated some really cool prizes, so make sure you pop on over and bid and help raise some much-needed money.

I'll see you there :)

How about you - were you affected by Hurricane Sandy?

Have you ever wanted to completely unplug???

noreply@blogger.com (Rachael Harrie) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:01:00 +0000

Rach Writes...

Some bad news - cancelling the Campaign :(

The Fifth Writers' Platform-Building Campaign - coming soon to a blogosphere near you...!!!

A little hello...

Writers' Charity Auction to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Have you ever wanted to completely unplug???

New Adult: A Real Category or an Absurd Balkanization of Bookstores? (Guest post by C. Lee McKenzie)

New Adult: A Real Category or an Absurd Balkanization of Bookstores?

Writing with Technology (Scrivener, Evernote, iPads, oh my!)

Interview with Jericha Senyak, aspiring author

BE HERE NOW: A Writer's Auction to Raise Funds for Andy Whitfield's Documentary about Cancer Awareness

What is "BE HERE NOW?"

What are "BE HERE NOW" Critiques?

Writers participating so far:

When does it start?

Important Details

Beta Match - Are you looking for a critique partner or beta reader? (June 4, 2012)

May Self-Publishing and Digital Publishing Series (Week 4: Adina West Guest Post)

May Self-Publishing and Digital Publishing Series (Week 3: Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Guest Post)

May Self-Publishing and Digital Publishing Series (Week 2: Rachel Morgan Guest Post) (and Random Act of Kindness BLITZ!)

May Self-Publishing and Digital Publishing Series (Week 1: Michael Offutt Guest Post)

What's on in May (plus #writemotivation post, Beta Match, and winners of my Writing Prompts Contest)

A to Z Blogging Challenge (Rach's Writing Prompts CONTEST!!!)

Winners - Second Campaigner Challenge (Fourth Campaign)

Campaigner Notice-Board (Friday, March 9th, 2012)

Winners - First Campaigner Challenge (Fourth Campaign)

Second Campaigner Challenge (of my Fourth Campaign, February 2012)

Campaigner Notice-Board (Friday, March 2nd, 2012)

Of shoes and ships and sealing wax-- Of captcha and kings (who stand on platforms)

Campaigner Notice-Board (Friday, February 24th, 2012)

First Campaigner Challenge (of my Fourth Campaign, February 2012)

Campaigner Notice-Board (February 17th, 2012)