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Dear Alison and friends, You see that countdown? That's the countdown to Christmas, but I should update it for the Kim's Countdown to 20% off Manuscript Review and Writing Coach services because that deal ends tomorrow. I received a huge response via my newsletter. Evidently, people like a deal. "Who knew?" said the biggest fan of deals ever.  So I wanted to let our beloved readers in on that deal and another deal that happens tomorrow. Here's a hint...one of my books will go on sale for .99!!!  I told you I was going Holly Jolly crazy. I'll write a short post tomorrow about that deal, along with details about the New Adult Scavenger Hunt, which starts next week.  If you like to get in on the 20% off, use PROMO CODE: 2017DEAL in the comments, your reply email, or on my contact page:  KimBriggsWrite.com . Give yourself or someone you love the gift of a dream. I'll bill you through Paypal, but you don't need to send me your ma...

Dear Alison and friends, I planned to talk about the Monroe County Book Expo last Saturday and all about my book display and how to setup book displays and where to buy all the swag for it, but something else came to mind, so I will write that planned post, another day...  For this post, I wanted to talk about the Pros and Cons of Critique Groups vs. Hiring a Writing Coach. Last night, I taught a Nuts and Bolts class for beginner writers. I love teaching beginner writers--they're so excited about their writing and getting published, but as we know, the reality after five years together is that it ain't easy. There's actually a hell of a lot more stuff about writing and the steps to publication than I ever imagined when I first started. I shared my battle scars, errr... knowledge with them, and I  thought to myself,  "Kim, you should share your insight with all your readers too." So Writer, you’ve written a manuscript. You’ve read, revised,...

Dear Alison and friends, Have I got a surprise for you!!! Well, I should say I have SEVERAL surprises...First, Lori Ann Palma from Eastern PA SCBWI chapter interviewed me for the upcoming 25th annual Pocono Retrea t. Here's a quick excerpt from the interview : A Café Chat with Author, Writing Coach, and SCBWI EPA Co-Regional Advisor Kim Briggs, by Lori Ann Palma Posted on   April 12, 2017 by   EasternPennPoints If you’ve been enjoying our series of author interviews, then you’ll definitely want to read on for my one-on-one with our very own Kim Briggs! Kim is often behind the scenes working her magic for the SCBWI Eastern PA chapter, but today she’s answering my questions about writing, time management, and her path to publication.  To read more... (but then come back because I've got TWO more surprises.) I've got not one, but two exciting events going on from Inkspell Publishing Authors. A Cover Reveal for Enchanter (The Giver of Life Trilogy #1) by...