Synopsis: A unique, beautifully designed journal filled with helpful tips and invaluable advice vital for every aspiring romance novelist—and every romance fan! For romance writers and readers alike, How to Write a Romance is a sleek, inventive journal that will inspire you to create love stories that stir the heart, tease the imagination,... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: “A treasure trove of relevant information for industry professionals, new publishers, and indie authors.” —Kevin J. Anderson, #1 international bestselling author and publisher of WordFire Press In The Law (in Plain English)® for Publishers, Leonard DuBoff and Amanda Bryan tackle the many legal considerations of the publishing world.... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Southlea Bay's favorite sweethearts, Flora and Dan, are getting married and the members of the Rejected Writers' Book Club are excited to help. Especially the group's head honcho, Doris Newberry, who, much to Flora’s frustration, wants to control every detail, attempting to strong-arm Flora into accepting ridiculous wedding vows, wayward bongo players and into... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Librarian Janet Johnson is puzzled when she is invited—and practically dragged—to her first meeting of the Rejected Writers’ Book Club. This quirky group of women would much rather celebrate one another’s rejected manuscripts over cups of tea and slices of lemon cake than actually publish a book. But good friends are exactly what... Continue Reading →
In March, we will be hosting a March Madness Free Writing Contest. 1st round - will consist of writers doing a flash fiction piece (500-1,000 words). 2nd round - will consist of writers doing a short story (2 pages). 3rd round - will consist of writers doing a short memoir... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, We will be hosting a Valentines Day Writing Contest, where writers will get to compete with other writers for the best Valentines Day Writing Story. This competition cost onlly $5.00 to enter in, and will begin on February 8th. All those wanting to participate must sign up now. Registration ends on February 7th.... Continue Reading →
Mark Your Calendars! We have many new and exciting events coming this years. First of all, editing fees will remain at $30.00 per manuscript until January 31st. Talk about a deal! Second, we are hosting a Valentine's Day Writing Contest starting on February 8th. All interested writers can read below to find out... Continue Reading →
Write what comes to you. In other words don't try and force something out of your writing just to please others. Write with passion! If you don't like your own work, then stop and write something else. Use beta readers! These are the readers who will help you out most! Start with the basics. Use... Continue Reading →
Tips for the Perfect Query Letter - Limit i to 1 page, single-spaced. - Address the editor by name. - Grab the editor's attention with a strong opening. - Indicate how you intend to develop the article or book. - Let the editor know if you have photos/ illustrations. - Mention any expertise or training... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Didn't Know about Dialogue 1. It's easier & faster to read than narrative, moves the story by faster, and keeps readers interested. 2. #1 Purpose is to provide essential information. 3. #2 Purpose is to move the plot forward. 4. #3 Purpose is to define the different characters. 5. It defines a... Continue Reading →
Themes - Think of these as your thesis of your novel. Once you know what your thesis, use it throughout your novel. Task: Choose any one of your favorite novels. Why is this novel your favorite? Be as detailed as possible. Now, what can you learn from this author's craft? Task #2: Write about a... Continue Reading →
Criticism Anyone? Every where we live with the fact that we may not excel with every piece that we have written and tossed out to the public to critic. There are no harsher words than when one receives the bad criticism. It surely takes that dip into our writer's ego. Yes, we writers have an... Continue Reading →
From the Desk of a Publishing Intern Finding story ideas - Look at your newspaper for ideas. They are plenty of happenings in your area that can inspire you to find an idea to write that perfect novel. Personal Experiences - Use these to write that irresistible new story that every reader will love to... Continue Reading →
Freelancing for writers is overwhelming. There are now so many places one can go to find a freelancing gig. But did you know that majority of the sites that posts all these gigs requires money for a chance to maybe be hired. With so many writers attempting to steal the same job you're after, it's... Continue Reading →
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To all my author friend out there, this is specifically written for you! When hosting a book launch, one must have a plan. A plan that can help launch your book in many ways and forms to all of your family, friends, and fans out there plus grab you new ones. So here's the three... Continue Reading →
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The Writer’s Relief Review Board Is Now Open For Submissions— But Only Until Thursday, April 16. We’re currently accepting new clients, but first you must receive Review Board approval. Our Review Board is accepting work in the following genres only: > Novels and memoirs > Poetry > Short stories and narrative nonfiction (personal essays) Space... Continue Reading →
Deadline: 2/15/2015 Submit to: CDS Documentary Essay Prize in Writing Entry Fee: $35 First Prize: $3,000 plus publication Type: Documentary writing (literary nonfiction) Deadline: 2/15/2015 Submit to: Doris Betts Fiction Prize Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $250 plus publication Type: Fiction Deadline: 2/15/2015 Submit to: Georgetown Review Poetry Manuscript Contest. Online Form Entry Fee: $30... Continue Reading →
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Free Webinar from Writer's Digest for Writers is today. Sign up now! Even if you can't watch it live you can always watch and listen to the recorded version for FREE! But, you have to sign up now for it or else miss it! What you'll learn: • How to make sure your manuscript is... Continue Reading →
Here is a writing challenge for all writers: -Starting today, you will need to brainstorm ideas for a creative nonfiction piece to write. - Then starting on Monday February 1st, you will begin writing your nonfiction piece. You need to write at least 1,500 words worth for Monday. Now, all of you fiction writers, are... Continue Reading →
FREE Webinar Hosted by Writer's Digest When? February 2nd Time? 12:00-1:00 pm Central Time What for? Self-Publishing 101: What Writer's Need to Know to Succeed at Self-Publising. Who? A best-seling author will be leading the webinar! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Sign up now by clicking on the link below: http://click.writers-community.com/?qs=4b3970314b68bdd8d3899da2478a40beb13ff9eb09889e45381d09277c696968f99dcca2cc1ddb1a
Authors please email before the third week of January if you are interested in having your book featured on the front cover of the Universal Creativity Inc. Magazine! Also, there are two amazing deals going on right now. One is the $5.00 editing fee for short stories and $10 editing fee for anything above 7,500... Continue Reading →
Magazine Cover Design Any authors out there interested in having their book on the front cover of Universal Creativity Inc's magazine cover? This opportunity would be a great way to promote your book and or novel, plus you get a section featuring your bio, interview Q&A, along with promotion of both current and future works... Continue Reading →
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SHORT STORY EDITING FOR ONLY $5 Since it is a new year, and writers are just beginning their new projects, I will be hosting a two week sale of short story editing for only $5.00. All short stories must be under the 7,500 word limit. Any thing higher than the 7,500 word limit, will cost... Continue Reading →
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Writing Assignment Time! That is right! It is that time again when you are required to write, write, and write! What better way to start off the new than to write? Writers need to write daily. It doesn't matter what you write as long as you write. This helps those creative juices inside you to... Continue Reading →
Characteristics of a Good Hook Attracts the reader's interest. Can be written in the form of a question. Can be something silly or funny. Connects with the readers. Leaves an impression upon your readers. Keeps them up reading all night long. Makes them want to read your next book. Can be written as a cliffhanger.... Continue Reading →
I have currently finished editing a manuscript for Royalty Publishing House, and I am available for editing submissions. Please, feel free to check my editing services page for prices and guidelines. No manuscript is too small or too big. If your manuscript is smaller than 3,000 words feel free to email me, and I will... Continue Reading →
James Deploy NEW After 4 month long and rather rough deployment across the Pacific Ocean once more I came home with a second draft of a story that I had been working on for years. The first one was okay but I felt I could be better. Playing as a pawn within a pawn for... Continue Reading →
Prologue There was this man who made a certain woman's heart melt with each passing day. He was a United States Naval Engineer. He was a writer. A talented writer, whose words could bring to life any character from his books. He fell in love with a very average, every day, plain woman. They shared... Continue Reading →
Use a 1-inch margin on all sides; justify the left margin only. Put your name and contact information on the top left corner of the first page. Type the novel’s genre, word count and the word “Synopsis” in the top right corner of the first page. Don’t number the first page. Put the novel’s title,... Continue Reading →
Write a novel within 12 months! How is that possible? Most novels are about 10,000 words. Within 12 months you can write a total of 12,000 words. By breaking it down into small sections. Each month your goal is to write 1,000 words! That's right! A grand total of 1,ooo words a month. Now, you... Continue Reading →
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Here is a sample of a query letter:
1. Promises 2. Vehicles 3. Back story 4. Opening with unattributed dialogue 5. Jumpy Chronology 6. Too many characters 7. A distant omniscient narrator 8. Assumptions
Just a note for those who are wanting the free book reviews, be sure to check that your email address is valid and correct. Out of 40 something book reviews that I have done so far on here, I have not had any trouble with that until just yesterday. An author sent me a request... Continue Reading →
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Write a 250-word description of a real or fictional person—both inner and outer characteristics—using any sense(s) except sight (2) write a 250-word description of a place with "character," revealing the elements that suggest its history (3) write the opening of a story or essay featuring the character you described in part one of this assignment... Continue Reading →
To see the new agent and to find out what type of manuscripts are being called and how to submit them to her please click on the link down below! http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/new-literary-agent-alert-stacy-testa-of-writers-house?et_mid=686714&rid=242190553
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Any author whether you are a novelist or an article writer, please feel out the form below if you are interested in doing a featured interview that will be posted on the following places: - WordPress - Linked-In - Facebook - Google - Twitter - Blogger - Avon Romance Website (if you write romance)
Since it is August, my birthday is this month and I wanted to do something for authors and writers. So, I thought why not charge a super low price for full editing services for writers and authors on the day of my birthday!!!My birthday is August 19th. So, on that particular day the full editing... Continue Reading →
If you worked or are working on a novel or story and are stuck with no ideas to go from, then I suggest you stop. That's right!STOP!Okay so, now you have stop thinking on what to write. GOOD!Now go pick up a book. NO, not yours!!!A book from any other author but you! And read for enjoyment!!!Why?Because... Continue Reading →
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