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The Anthology Journey, Part 2: Out of the Woods and Onto the Page
When the Anthology Committee Zoom meeting ended, I paused to admire the woodland behind my house. The title Out of the Woods was still dancing through my mind. The theme encompassed a diversity of ideas, from a fantastical piece with a forest setting to a metaphorical interpretation. I also loved […]
The Anthology Journey, Part 1: The Seed of an Idea
The London Writers Society (LWS) inaugural anthology began with the seed of an idea; the collection’s creation was suggested many times over the years, but lay dormant, waiting for the optimal conditions to grow. That time came in 2023 when, under the leadership of President Ron Cougler, the membership expanded […]
Unlock Your Book’s Potential With Facebook Ads
WHY THEY WORK 78% of consumers have discovered products on Facebook. (Kleiner Perkins) Paid Facebook Ads let you engage a wider audience, and generate real book sales. They offer authors a controlled way to promote their books and increase their following across Facebook’s platform (Facebook & Instagram). WHAT’S A FACEBOOK […]
How To Promote and Run a Book Launch
How to Promote & Run a Book Launch A New LWS How-to Article Has Arrived! Categories: Book Promotion, How-to, Self PublishingPosted: 2023-06-17 Tags: Book Promotion, How-To, Self-Publishing A book launch is any form of activity created to promote the release of a book; a marketing technique to create awareness for a […]
Kind Words from Terry Fallis
Kind Words from Terry Fallis Comments on his evening with LWS Categories: EventsPosted: 2023-06-09 Tags: Elaine Cougler, Events, Ron Cougler, Terry Fallis Below is a snippet from a recent blog post by Terry Fallis, posted to his Substack, in reference to his time with the London Writers Society during our […]
An Evening with Terry Fallis – May 2023
An Evening with Terry Fallis – May 2023 Event Gallery Categories: Events, GalleryPosted: 2023-05-28 Tags: Events, Galleries Below you’ll find a collection of photos, taken by Anne Kay, during the “An Evening With Terry Fallis” event on May 8th, 2023. Anne was our roving photographer that night and did a […]
Peace Orphan
Peace Orphan A Poem by Gaston Mabaya Categories: PoemsPosted: 2023-04-22 Tags: Gaston Mabaya, Poems They look around in every direction For the sparrow to feed on! Incredible cry, stifled sorrow, stunned look. The unquiet, enfeebled heart pounds frantically – The heart of the undocumented one Who breathed the air full […]
What’s Up London Interview – April 2023
What’s Up London Interview – April 2023 Featuring Ron Cougler & Elaine Cougler Categories: NewsPosted: 2023-04-20 Tags: Elaine Cougler, News, Ron CouglerSpecial thanks to Jen Slay, and the team at What’s Up London, for hosting Ron and Elaine Cougler! Ron and Elaine did a great job talking about the LWS, […]
Self-Publish But Do It Well
Self-Publish but Do It Well Written by Elaine Cougler Posted: 2023-02-20 When I first felt coming from deep inside me the call to write books, I absolutely wanted to be traditionally published. All the books I read were put out by publishing companies, and serious writers simply followed the well-trodden […]
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