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Author Poll: Writer James Riedy wants your help with his book cover

James Riedy is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press. And he wants your help with the book cover.

Begin a Lifetime of Exploration, Admiration, and Devotion…

Arguably the most functional device in the male human — symbols of manliness, objects of ribald humor and obscenities, dispensers of sensual pleasure, therapeutic devices, producers of testosterone and “bad ass tadpoles” — the testicles…or balls, or eggs, or nuts, or stones…have been all but totally ignored in the writings of even recent internationally celebrated sex authorities. Entertaining, provocative, and hilarious, exhaustively researched, drawing on information from sources as diverse as ancient history and current online chat groups, The Pleasures of Testicles explores all angles of this underappreciated aspect of male sexuality from visual enhancements to the most shocking intimate acts. If you’re ready for sexual adventure and education or you’re just curious, The Pleasures of Testicles will give you a wealth of information…and plenty of ideas you can put into action to more thoroughly enjoy the amazing jewels that make the man.

After discovering that there was not a single broad-audience book on the market focusing on the testicles (despite several recently published books on the penis, breasts, and vulva), Professor James Riedy decided to fill this gap in sexual literature. With his wide-ranging background as a journalist, musician, photographer, and world traveler, Professor Riedy was in a unique position to research, appreciate, and present this subject matter from a scientific, aesthetic, and cultural point of view. He has become an internationally recognized expert, and has been invited to give presentations to such distinguished groups as The American Urological Association, The American Culture Association, and The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. This is his third book.

Please take a look at two possible covers below then vote on the choice you recommend for Professor Riedy:

Click on the thumbnail to enlarge Cover Option A

Click on the thumbnail to enlarge Cover Option B

 
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Posted by on June 25, 2012 in Survey Poll

 

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Overcome Writer’s Block: Tip 2: Build on What You Have

Every writer, at one time or another, has found herself staring at a blank computer or notepad with nary an idea in mind. Perhaps you’re up against a deadline, but your creative juices don’t flow on anyone else’s schedule. Is this, of all days, the day your talent finally eludes you for good?

Writer’s block can stymy a project faster than anything, but over the course of years writing and communicating with other writers, Outskirts Press staffers have discovered and gathered some unique strategies for helping writers deal with a stubborn creative funk. One of these techniques is bound to work for you, too.

Build on what you have.
Writers aren’t always inspired by the opening paragraph first. And, sometimes, the entire storyline isn’t even clear. If you’re itching to write but don’t yet have the whole picture, you don’t necessarily have put off writing until the entire outline is sketched out.

Sometimes a small plot point is all we really have to go on, but we feel it could lead to something big — follow it! There’s no rule against starting there, even if the destination isn’t yet clear. Elaborate on a catchy bit of prose or an intriguing concept you haven’t fully fleshed out. Sometimes you can build an entire chapter or story from that nugget.

Bounce your “scene” idea off an unbiased party; he or she may be able to provide feedback that helps you hash out the entire plot. Choose your writing confidants carefully, then lean on them in times like these.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll discuss more of these techniques in-depth. We want to hear from you, too. What writer’s block-breakers have gotten you past the creative brain freeze? Do share!

Start Self-Publishing Now!

 
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Posted by on June 25, 2012 in Advice, Author Inspiration

 

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