Author Topic: FAQs, Rules, Tips, and "Forum Decorum" for the Writers' Cafe (Read 513660 times) Tweet

nigel p bird · « **Reply #125 on:** March 26, 2013, 05:54:29 am »

What a really useful thread. Thank you.

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intinst · « **Reply #126 on:** March 26, 2013, 08:04:25 am »

Quote from: bonnerauthor on March 25, 2013, 05:19:08 pm

Couple of other forums I'm in have a 'mark as favorite' that shows up on subscriber home page. Not familiar with all the places to click on KB yet but I was hoping. I'll just come back once in a while and bump the thread.

Still, it might be a good idea but I don't know how to contact the mods who ever they are.

Bottom of every thread page lists the moderators for whatever forum the thread is in, with a link that takes you to their profile page, where if you scroll down there is another link to send a personal message. Couple of clicks with a mouse and you can contact them.

SEAN H. ROBERTSON · « **Reply #127 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:05:32 am »

Thanks for this forum & tips, Harvey & KB staff!

sausisue · « **Reply #128 on:** April 09, 2013, 06:35:17 am »

Hello,

I'm new to Kboards and I would love to have anyone give advice on how to have my book recognized. This is my first book as i am not a season author. All suggestions are much appreciated, be kind im a rookie.

Thanks
Sausi~Sue

MrBourbons · « **Reply #129 on:** July 26, 2013, 06:31:40 am »

This is an awesome guide - huge thanks for putting it together.

Mike Dennis · « **Reply #130 on:** August 08, 2013, 09:02:28 pm »

How do I post an image of a cover that is not yet on Amazon? I can't use the link-maker, because that's just for Amazon ASINs, right?

KBoards Admin · « **Reply #131 on:** August 08, 2013, 09:35:59 pm »

Quote from: Mike Dennis on August 08, 2013, 09:02:28 pm

How do I post an image of a cover that is not yet on Amazon? I can't use the link-maker, because that's just for Amazon ASINs, right?

That is correct. To post cover AAAAAA.jpg so that it links to website URL BBBBBB, the cover must be uploaded to a server (like your own website, or Flickr, etc) so that you have an image URL for it.

Then you can use the following bbcode in your signature:

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[url=http://www.BBBBBB.com][img height=125]http://www.yoursite.com/AAAAAA.jpg[/img][/url]
... replacing the URLs as appropriate. Let me know if that helps.

Betsy the Quilter · « **Reply #132 on:** August 09, 2013, 08:09:18 am »

Quote from: bonnerauthor on March 25, 2013, 05:19:08 pm

Couple of other forums I'm in have a 'mark as favorite' that shows up on subscriber home page. Not familiar with all the places to click on KB yet but I was hoping. I'll just come back once in a while and bump the thread.

Still, it might be a good idea but I don't know how to contact the mods who ever they are.

bonnerauthor, in case you hadn't noticed, we now have an "add bookmark" that will let you save threads... In the thread (like this one), click on the "Add Bookmark" button in the upper right above the thread, next to "Reply." Then, to see your saved bookmarks, click on "Bookmarks" in the top blue menu bar.

Betsy

NathanMeunier · « **Reply #133 on:** August 10, 2013, 08:07:10 pm »

Cool, what a great resource! Looking forward to becoming an active member of the community!

lazarusInfinity · « **Reply #134 on:** September 13, 2013, 05:58:45 pm »

Thanks for all the info. Very helpful!

Diane Carter · « **Reply #135 on:** October 29, 2013, 04:55:20 am »

Just started today. Hooray.

Cherise · « **Reply #136 on:** November 28, 2013, 12:19:22 pm »

Here is a thread that I strongly recommend for the original post on threads for newbies:

How much should it cost to self-publish a book?
https://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,159102.0.html

The article in the first post is way off, but akin to what all the rumors outside the Writers' Cafe tell newbies. They need to hear the reality we give in the rest of the thread, as soon as possible, before someone price-gouges them.

KBoards Admin · « **Reply #137 on:** November 29, 2013, 09:41:19 am »

^ Thanks, there's good info and a lot of valuable perspectives in that thread.

Cherise · « **Reply #138 on:** November 30, 2013, 08:17:14 am »

You're welcome.

I recommend this thread, too, about Traditional Publishing vs Independent Publishing:
https://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,168924.0.html

Sarah Stimson · « **Reply #139 on:** December 01, 2013, 02:56:25 pm »

This is useful for anyone starting out. A list of pre-made book cover sites

https://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,148623.0.html

Deepak Jeswal · « **Reply #140 on:** December 26, 2013, 02:29:01 am »

Well I guess I have to post once to get started. So here we are. Seems a great community. Let me discover this one.

kristentaber · « **Reply #141 on:** February 02, 2014, 04:33:32 pm »

Thank you. This is very helpful! I can't wait to become more involved in the boards

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ssolano · « **Reply #142 on:** February 05, 2014, 01:06:39 pm »

Harvey,

I am trying to add a picture to my author profile as well as picture links to my books to display on my posts.
Somehow I can't find the information. Is there a link that explains this? I am sorry to ask this silly question.

Thanks for any help.

Suzzette

KBoards Admin · « **Reply #143 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:11:04 pm »

Hi, Suzzette,

To set up your profile picture (a.k.a. "avatar"), click the Profile > View Profile option from our main menus, and go to Forum Profile Information. Be sure the graphic you're using is less than 140 pixels high and less than 130 pixels wide.

Here's a thread on setting up your signature:
https://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,46766.0.html

Let me know if you're running into problems with the above!

ssolano · « **Reply #144 on:** February 05, 2014, 05:12:20 pm »

Thank you so much Harvey,

The link worked great and the instructions above and at the link were perfect.

Best Wishes, Suzzette

KBoards Admin · « **Reply #145 on:** February 05, 2014, 07:23:17 pm »

Nicely done!

Arlene Webb · « **Reply #146 on:** March 26, 2014, 03:46:12 pm »

Does any one know if it's possible, how to use the ~~strikethrough~~ feature in a blurb?

C Ryan Bymaster · « **Reply #147 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:58:56 pm »

Wondering if someone can walk me through adding an image to a post.
I have a cover image for a WIP I want to post to see what people think of it before I decide on making it official.

Thanks!

Jeff · « **Reply #148 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:35:23 am »

Quote from: C Ryan Bymaster on March 28, 2014, 10:58:56 pm

Wondering if someone can walk me through adding an image to a post.
I have a cover image for a WIP I want to post to see what people think of it before I decide on making it official.

Thanks!

First you must upload the cover image to the internet. If you don't have your own domain you can use an image hosting service like Flickr or Photobucket.

When you've uploaded the image, copy the URL to your post and enclose it inside image brackets.

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[img]http://www.myimages/NewCoverImageForBymasterWIP.jpg[/img]

C Ryan Bymaster · « **Reply #149 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:48:18 am »

Quote from: Jeff on March 29, 2014, 12:35:23 am

First you must upload the cover image to the internet. If you don't have your own domain you can use an image hosting service like Flickr or Photobucket.

When you've uploaded the image, copy the URL to your post and enclose it inside image brackets.
Code: [Select]
[img]http://www.myimages/NewCoverImageForBymasterWIP.jpg[/img]

Thanks Jeff! Much appreciated

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