IWSG: Make books error-free and November’s Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway

So what’s my insecurity this month? As usual, time. We sold our house and moved in October, and in all the hubbub, I didn’t get a stitch of writing done. Since hubby and I squeezed ourselves and all our belongings (that is the things that didn’t sell at our humongous garage sale) into a small rental house while waiting to purchase the home where we’ll live the rest of our lives, November doesn’t look much more promising for writing. Therefore I can’t offer any advice on time management.

But I do have something to offer in the way of helping other writers–reading. You know, that activity every writer is supposed to do but some don’t. Well, I love reading and always have, but perhaps those who don’t love reading would do it more with a free Kindle. As a little explanation, my first Kindle is what started me taking notes of errors I find in books, mostly new releases I read to review. And since I started sending the notes to the authors, those long lists have helped me appreciate the enormous amount of effort it takes to make a book error free–like almost impossible for a single proofreader. But maybe if you and other writers read the same book and send your error notes too, it won’t be so impossible to make everyone’s books error free. Writers should help other writers, right?

 YES!

And just in case you didn’t know, even Orson Scott Card rewrote Ender’s Game. Nowadays, it isn’t that hard to send the corrections to Amazon, for example, and get them to notify previous customers. So here’s your chance to win your own Kindle, take notes, and send them to each author whose books you read! You would do that to help another author. Yes, of course you would. And if you do, there goes one more insecurity, the fear that errors will negatively affect book reviews. Poof!

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT!

Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7″.

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7″ Kindle Fire HDX (US Only – $229 Value)

Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)

NOVEMBER SPONSORS

1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
2. Feed Your Reader
3. Ripple Effect Romance Series
4. Dark Motive’s Books & More
5. Fae Books
6. Author Marianne Morea
7. Buku-Buku Didi
8. Author Camelia Miron Skiba
9. Author Stacy Claflin
10. Patchwork Press
11. Author Louise Caiola
12. Author Bella Street
13. Author Bonnie Blythe
14. Author Julia Crane
15. The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl
16. Author Kim Cresswell
17. A Bookish Escape
18. Author Talia Jager
19. Mother Daughter Book Reviews
20. Fiction Dreams
21. Book Angel Booktopia
22. Kelly’s Lucky You
23. Author Roxanne Crouse
24. Author Rachelle Christensen
25. Author Jennifer Laurens
26. Hardback Book Hotties
27. Lori’s Reading Corner
28. Author Misty Moncur
29. MyLadyWeb: Women’s History and Women Authors
30. Author Elizabeth Isaacs
31. Living, Learning and Loving Life
32. Fairiechick’s Fantasy Book Reader
33. My Story That I Like Best
34. LeahSay’s Views
35. Christine’s Blog
36. Candle Light Reads
37. NESSAROX
38. The Demon Librarian
39. SMIBookClub
40. Author T.L. Clarke
41. Back Off My Books
42. Michael SciFan
43. Author Carole Brown
44. Coffee and Characters
45. No Thought 2 Small
46. Stanley and Katrina, Pet Authors
47. Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf
48. Love Bites & Silk
49. Kimber Leigh Writes
50. Author Rae Z. Ryans
51. Author Georgina Young-Ellis
52. The Reporter and the Girl
53. Fic Central
54. Like a Broken Vessel

Sign up to Sponsor the December Giveaway (starting around December 2nd)

http://www.iamareader.com/2013/10/december-kindle-fire.html

Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7″ HDX (US Only – $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International).

There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7″.

Ends 11/30/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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