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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Tag: writing

Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Posted on March 18, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Funny how the most memorable punishments I endured came at the hands/commands of my father. As the youngest of eight… Read more Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Strong and Thriving

Posted on February 2, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I am strong. Not necessarily mentally, though I do feel fine in that respect. I am happy, content in my… Read more Strong and Thriving

Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past

Posted on January 19, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

The state of the world (primarily the United States) troubles me greatly, and I have felt paralyzed of late. My… Read more Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past

The benefit of not having many years to live

Posted on January 11, 2026January 12, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

As I sit here trying to make order to my thoughts in order to write a post about writing, my… Read more The benefit of not having many years to live

Leaving the Landing Pad

Posted on October 22, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

A widow’s healing journey On May 18, 2018, in the early evening, my husband died. We hadn’t planned on it.… Read more Leaving the Landing Pad

Six Years Later, the Writing Journey Continues

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

The author reflects on their writing journey, announcing a new book, “Between Two Freedoms,” about Japanese incarceration during WW2, while emphasizing perseverance and advocacy in their career.

From Draft to Print: The Editing Journey Explained

Posted on January 26, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

Before it goes to press: Editing Someone a long time ago, when I first embarked on this writing journey, told… Read more From Draft to Print: The Editing Journey Explained

Identifying Your Readers: Boosting Book Sales

Posted on January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

The author emphasizes the importance of identifying a target audience when writing. Segmenting readers helps maximize marketing efforts and increases chances of book success.

Understanding Writing: Genres and Audience

Posted on January 5, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

The author reflects on her writing journey. She emphasize the importance of understanding different genres, knowing one’s audience, and treating writing as a business. Aspiring writers should develop a social media presence and identify their measures of success.

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