Hey all, long time no read? Okay, bad joke. LOL! Anyways, there has been some busy time for this writer since we last talked. I have had to fulfill a few long article contracts along with my usual J.O.B. I am back, full swing again. I would like to post here for any of my readers in New Hampshire, actually any writer near the state capital of Concord. There is a new writer's group forming at a bookstore, Liberty Books and Comics at 75 Allison St. I went to the first meeting and it seems like it might take off actually. The owner of the bookstore, Jim Dodson, was present and the Joe Paquette, a friend from my usual J.O.B., gathered a few of us writers together. We spend an hour getting to know each other and talking about our passion of writing. We also talked about support and what each other's strengths are when it comes to writing. I actually lost track of time. The meeting was only suppose to be an hour which Joe was great about keeping it moving along and on track. We all decided to meet again, in a month. Also, Joe and Jim wanted to open this up to more writers in the area. They will be advertising this writers group, however, if anyone in the area wants to catch up with this group - the next meeting is August 25, between 6 and 7 PM. No RSVP is required, just show up. I already know of several more people that will be making an attendance for the next meeting. If nothing else, you can network with other writers or just browse the shelves of the store.
Now, I am going to try and get back into blogging more. I have been busy writing, working and finding time with the family. I have bought a few electronic fun toys that I want to review on this site as well as - I am in the market for a new laptop. You will be getting some reviews on these and more gadgets for writers. I also am compiling some sources for publishing your article, looking for jobs and book publishing. My plan is to review some and have you let me know how things are going with your current publisher. I also welcome book reviewers, ads and websites where many of you are listed. I will publish any links to your work or personal website. Just drop me a line.
Well, I am off. I have some things to do as this is my day off from my J.O.B., but not from writing. :)
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Contests for writers and more
Thousands of writers use FanStory.com for:
•Feedback - Learn from feedback that will be written on everything you write. All forms of writing welcomed including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, book chapters, and scripts.
•Contests - Participate in free writing contests for cash prizes. Choose from over 50 new writing contests each month. In addition, a new writing prompt contest is announced daily.
•Rankings - If you are talented enough you can earn a top rank or even the #1 spot in the rankings. Every comment counts towards your rank
•Fun - Enjoy an online experience with no match. Put your writing to work for you and enjoy the friendly and competitive nature of FanStory.com
Contest Listing
Write a folksy song about this pair
Write either a folk song or a country song about the pair depicted in the picture.
Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.
A Science Fiction Thriller
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.
Biblically Inspired VII
Write a 8-24 lined Biblically Inspired Poem. The poem must have the inspired verse(s) in the authors notes to qualify. Since this is the 7th Biblicaly Inspired contest--write a poem that includes a scriptural reference to the number seven.
Deadline: In Two Days, Oct. 7th.
Watch the world burn
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
My Favorite Quote
Write an essay about your favorite quote, why, and how it influence you. Use any quote you wish, be it old, contemporary, anonymous.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
Sunshine Songs
Write a 1970's sunny and optimistic pop song in the style of : The Turtles, The Rascals, Three Dog Night , The Grass Roots etc.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
A Princess Journey
You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: In Four Days, Oct 9th
Strong Woman
Write a strong character story based on the portrait shown in the announcement. To increase the challenge, certain topics are off-limits, see announcement for details.
Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th
Wonderful Friendships!
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Friendships come in every imaginable form. Any type of Prose is acceptable.
Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th
Book of the Month
Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.
Deadline: Oct 11th
Historical Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story based on an American Historical Figure, first or third person. Good or bad, living or dead.
Deadline: Oct 12th
Beached
Write a story based on the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: Oct 12th
We are taking this book because...
The first mate has announced that there is only room for one book in the raft, you have just a few minutes to convince your fellow would be deserted island mates that all of you would be best with this book...
Deadline: Oct 13th
A Song About Love Gone Wrong
Write a story about a fictional or factual failed romantic relationship.
Deadline: Oct 13th
Cinquain Poetry
Write an "Cinquain" poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 15th
Freedom
Write a poem based on the topic of "Freedom" for this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 15th
He's Been Watching Me All Day
Elisa is bored. She accompanied friends to Aruba, but stayed for a few extra days after they left because she doesn't want to go back to her boring life. Describe how she will have fun over the next few days.
Deadline: Oct 15th
Poem of the Month
Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Oct 16th
Princess Ember
You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Adult Halloween Costume Party
Write a story based on an Adult Halloween costume party. It can be sensuous, flirty, erotic, or innocent. You decide. But, you must make reference to the costume in the artwork provided.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Flash Fiction
In this flash fiction contest we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500 and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is "the dance". $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Oct 23rd
Strong Character
A strong character can make a story. Write a story based on the character pictured in this announcement. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 26th
Halloween Poetry
Write a horror or thriller poem for our Halloween poetry writing contest. We are looking for horror or thriller poetry. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them with your words for this contest. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 31st
Halloween Horror Story
Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this contest. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
•Feedback - Learn from feedback that will be written on everything you write. All forms of writing welcomed including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, book chapters, and scripts.
•Contests - Participate in free writing contests for cash prizes. Choose from over 50 new writing contests each month. In addition, a new writing prompt contest is announced daily.
•Rankings - If you are talented enough you can earn a top rank or even the #1 spot in the rankings. Every comment counts towards your rank
•Fun - Enjoy an online experience with no match. Put your writing to work for you and enjoy the friendly and competitive nature of FanStory.com
Contest Listing
Write a folksy song about this pair
Write either a folk song or a country song about the pair depicted in the picture.
Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.
A Science Fiction Thriller
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: Tomorrow, Oct. 6th.
Biblically Inspired VII
Write a 8-24 lined Biblically Inspired Poem. The poem must have the inspired verse(s) in the authors notes to qualify. Since this is the 7th Biblicaly Inspired contest--write a poem that includes a scriptural reference to the number seven.
Deadline: In Two Days, Oct. 7th.
Watch the world burn
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
My Favorite Quote
Write an essay about your favorite quote, why, and how it influence you. Use any quote you wish, be it old, contemporary, anonymous.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
Sunshine Songs
Write a 1970's sunny and optimistic pop song in the style of : The Turtles, The Rascals, Three Dog Night , The Grass Roots etc.
Deadline: In Three Days, Oct 8th
A Princess Journey
You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: In Four Days, Oct 9th
Strong Woman
Write a strong character story based on the portrait shown in the announcement. To increase the challenge, certain topics are off-limits, see announcement for details.
Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th
Wonderful Friendships!
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement. Friendships come in every imaginable form. Any type of Prose is acceptable.
Deadline: In Five Days, Oct 10th
Book of the Month
Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.
Deadline: Oct 11th
Historical Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story based on an American Historical Figure, first or third person. Good or bad, living or dead.
Deadline: Oct 12th
Beached
Write a story based on the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: Oct 12th
We are taking this book because...
The first mate has announced that there is only room for one book in the raft, you have just a few minutes to convince your fellow would be deserted island mates that all of you would be best with this book...
Deadline: Oct 13th
A Song About Love Gone Wrong
Write a story about a fictional or factual failed romantic relationship.
Deadline: Oct 13th
Cinquain Poetry
Write an "Cinquain" poem for this contest. A cinquain poem is a poem that follows a specific format. Read the announcement for a sample poem. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 15th
Freedom
Write a poem based on the topic of "Freedom" for this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 15th
He's Been Watching Me All Day
Elisa is bored. She accompanied friends to Aruba, but stayed for a few extra days after they left because she doesn't want to go back to her boring life. Describe how she will have fun over the next few days.
Deadline: Oct 15th
Poem of the Month
Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Oct 16th
Princess Ember
You are challenged to write a story poem that somehow incorporates the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Adult Halloween Costume Party
Write a story based on an Adult Halloween costume party. It can be sensuous, flirty, erotic, or innocent. You decide. But, you must make reference to the costume in the artwork provided.
Deadline: Oct 20th
Flash Fiction
In this flash fiction contest we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500 and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is "the dance". $100 prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Oct 23rd
Strong Character
A strong character can make a story. Write a story based on the character pictured in this announcement. This writing contest rewards a $100 prize to the winner.
Deadline: Oct 26th
Halloween Poetry
Write a horror or thriller poem for our Halloween poetry writing contest. We are looking for horror or thriller poetry. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them with your words for this contest. $100 prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Oct 31st
Halloween Horror Story
Write a horror or thriller story for our Halloween writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this contest. The winner of this contest will take away a $100 prize.
Deadline: Oct 31st
Friday, August 14, 2009
Writer classes
Learn the Craft of Storytelling!
Join us on August 25th for our latest webinar:
Crafting a Narrative Essay: How to Apply Elements of Fiction to Your Nonfiction Story
A narrative essay is a story. And whether that story is a retelling of true events or born of your imagination, the same writing fundamentals apply. In this comprehensive online seminar, the editors of the bestselling Cup of Comfort series will demonstrate how to apply elements of fiction writing to create successful nonfiction stories. These elements include:
Dialogue: Strong dialogue can enhance the effectiveness of your message and reinforce your characters' credibility. Our editors will discuss common flaws and fixes!
Pacing: The right tempo is key to keeping your story on track and your message effective. We'll teach you to know the right pace!
Crafting powerful scenes: Our editors will instruct you on how to create effectual scenes to maximize your story's emotional impact.
Character Development: If readers don't care about your characters, they don't care about your story. We'll help you create characters that leap off the page and into your reader's heart—with just a few lines!
Setting: What's said is important. But where it's said matters too! Our editors will discuss techniques to make your locations come alive!
Structure: You've got a lot to say. We'll help you refine your focus and create a story that flows.
Q&A: Our editors will answer any question you may have following the presentation.
Don't miss the opportunity to refine your writing techniques!
Date: Tuesday, August 25th
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cost: $49.95
Register Now!
Join us on August 25th for our latest webinar:
Crafting a Narrative Essay: How to Apply Elements of Fiction to Your Nonfiction Story
A narrative essay is a story. And whether that story is a retelling of true events or born of your imagination, the same writing fundamentals apply. In this comprehensive online seminar, the editors of the bestselling Cup of Comfort series will demonstrate how to apply elements of fiction writing to create successful nonfiction stories. These elements include:
Dialogue: Strong dialogue can enhance the effectiveness of your message and reinforce your characters' credibility. Our editors will discuss common flaws and fixes!
Pacing: The right tempo is key to keeping your story on track and your message effective. We'll teach you to know the right pace!
Crafting powerful scenes: Our editors will instruct you on how to create effectual scenes to maximize your story's emotional impact.
Character Development: If readers don't care about your characters, they don't care about your story. We'll help you create characters that leap off the page and into your reader's heart—with just a few lines!
Setting: What's said is important. But where it's said matters too! Our editors will discuss techniques to make your locations come alive!
Structure: You've got a lot to say. We'll help you refine your focus and create a story that flows.
Q&A: Our editors will answer any question you may have following the presentation.
Don't miss the opportunity to refine your writing techniques!
Date: Tuesday, August 25th
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cost: $49.95
Register Now!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
networking
Well, hello all!
I just wanted to drop by and see how you all were doing. So? How are you doing? I want to just droll on about a subject that I can not stress enough - networking. I had a wonderful opportunity in my own J.O.B. to network about my writing and past experiences. I think I told you all about working with other writers. Well, Saturday we decided to get together at Borders in Concord. Although, one of our three guest did not show up - myself and one of the other writers had quite a meeting. The meeting was only suppose to be an hour - nope, almost two hours we met. It was a wonderful meeting. Because of networking even in my day job - I now have the opportunity (possibly) to open a new publishing company with the help of the other writer. It had been his dream, and mine to start again. We need to hash out the details, but I love writing and I love to make other writers dreams come true. It seems like we have the same goals and the same ethics, so I hope to start this project in the near future.
What does this really have to do with networking? You would be surprised at how many doors have opened for me - personally - through networking. You can network anywhere you go. Meet with other writiers, meet with editors... meet with everyone. You need to get yourself out there - the jobs and opportunities will not come knocking at your door. You need to make things happen for yourself.
Some places to network on the internet:
Myspace
Yuwie
facebook
twitter
digg
through your own blogs
oh, my the list goes on.
If you have found a new networking place, drop me a comment. I would love to check it out.
Well, I am off. I have a writing project that I have to do before I have to go back to work tomorrow. Remember to read, write and be merry.
I just wanted to drop by and see how you all were doing. So? How are you doing? I want to just droll on about a subject that I can not stress enough - networking. I had a wonderful opportunity in my own J.O.B. to network about my writing and past experiences. I think I told you all about working with other writers. Well, Saturday we decided to get together at Borders in Concord. Although, one of our three guest did not show up - myself and one of the other writers had quite a meeting. The meeting was only suppose to be an hour - nope, almost two hours we met. It was a wonderful meeting. Because of networking even in my day job - I now have the opportunity (possibly) to open a new publishing company with the help of the other writer. It had been his dream, and mine to start again. We need to hash out the details, but I love writing and I love to make other writers dreams come true. It seems like we have the same goals and the same ethics, so I hope to start this project in the near future.
What does this really have to do with networking? You would be surprised at how many doors have opened for me - personally - through networking. You can network anywhere you go. Meet with other writiers, meet with editors... meet with everyone. You need to get yourself out there - the jobs and opportunities will not come knocking at your door. You need to make things happen for yourself.
Some places to network on the internet:
Myspace
Yuwie
digg
through your own blogs
oh, my the list goes on.
If you have found a new networking place, drop me a comment. I would love to check it out.
Well, I am off. I have a writing project that I have to do before I have to go back to work tomorrow. Remember to read, write and be merry.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Earn money
Hey all, I just stumbled upon Yuwie.com. It is a social network that you can also (possiblly) earn some money while socializing. From what I understand, you earn money everytime someone reads your blogs or socializes with you. Try it out, it is free! Jump to Yuwie.com and check it out.
Remember to read, write and be merry.
Remember to read, write and be merry.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
writer's news
Taken from Writeraholic.net
Barnes & Noble Goes Digital
Barnes & Nobel began their first online audio book store in April this year.
with Barnes & Noble.com.
And now they have gone even further by hiring an eBay executive to oversee their
B&N digital operations and new business opportunities.
New Pulitzer Prize Winner
New York Novelist, Elizabeth Strout, has received this year's $10,000 Pulitzer Prize for her novel, Olive Kitteridge; A Novel in Stories.
Her novel is a collection of 13 stories set in a small town in Maine.
You can read more at www.pulitzer.org.
Stephenie Meyer Now the Top-Selling Author
USA Today Magazine has said that Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series of novels are the top four selling books in the USA. Another book in the series "The Host" is 14th.
This means that in the first quarter of this year, she was responsible for 16% of all book sales in the US.
Free WordWeb Pro Download
WordWeb is a comprehensive one-click English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. It can be used to look up words from almost any program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. It includes pronunciations and usage examples, and has helpful spelling and sounds-like links.
http://wordweb.info/cgi-bin/cooklinkww.pl?writeaholics
New US Web Site
"The Smart Set" is a newly launch web site in the USA and is currently looking for articles.
We're always looking for excellent, original, and previously unpublished personal essays, critical essays, reporting, memoir, travel writing, stories, photo essays, and even video projects.
In particular, we are currently looking for pieces to publish under the columns Something Personal (memoir and personal essay), and Grand Tour (travel essays). These columns should run no more than 1,500 words. Features run anywhere from 2,500 to 5,000 words (or longer).
Payment is up to $200 USD for stories and $25 USD for poems.
http://thesmartset.com/about/
Stories Wanted for Romance Anthologies
SunDrop, a new fiction imprint of New Concord Press (EGPG) is preparing to publish two anthologies in fall 2009, early winter 2010. These themed anthologies will contain 6 stories each, and be published in trade paperback, e-book, and Kindle formats
Stories can be in any era, any place, and any subgenre (except young adult and erotic romance).
Postmark deadline for submissions is July 15, 2009.
Word count: 11,000 to 12,000 words
All queries/submissions must be sent via e-mail.
Authors selected for inclusion will be notified by e-mail no later than August 1, 2009.
Selected authors will receive a one-time payment of $25.00, plus one (1) copy of the book.
http://newconcordpress.com/sundropbooks/seaons1.html
Guitarist
Europe's longest established magazine on the subject of the latest guitars, equipment or artists, is looking for articld queries from freelance writers.
Send a brief and succint summary of your article idea and any relevant images or audio.
Contact the deputy editor, Owen Bailey with your query.
http://www.guitarist.co.uk/page/guitarist
Shock Totem; Curious Tales of the Macabre & Twisted
What We Want:
Fiction: Your best! We consider original, unpublished stories within the confines of dark fantasy and horror—mystery, suspense, supernatural, morbid humor, fantasy, etc. But the stories must have a clear horror element. We're looking for short stories up to 5,000 words (firm). We are also interested in tightly woven flash fiction (no vague pieces or stories that say nothing).
Non-fiction: We're interested in journalism, well-researched and emotionally compelling non-fiction about real horrors—disease, poverty, addiction, etc.—but also the standards, such as interviews and editorials on relative subjects.
Poetry: We're interested in dark poetry on a limited basis.
We pay 5 cents per word, with a $250 cap. Payment will be made within 30 days after publication. Authors accepted for publication will also receive one free copy of that issue upon request.
Rights: We claim First North American Serial Rights and First Electronic World Rights (not to include Internet use) for a period of one year. After which all rights revert to the author.
Although CLOSED to submissions at this time, we will reopen on Aug 1, 2009.
http://shocktotem.com/guidelines.html
Ladybug Books Looking for Book Manuscripts
We are looking for books to serve the needs of women. Categories of special interest right now include:
Issues facing younger women today
Sports, especially women's professional sports
Women's history from a fresh angle
New families: Modern family issues and/or creative living styles
If you have unusual or specialized information of use or interest to women and the ability to share it in a clear and concise way, we want to hear from you! (No How-To books, please.)
We are also interested in true accounts of women's lives to add to our "Extraordinary Women" series. These will include biographies of women of achievement and interviews with women who are making a difference in the world, their communities, or women's lives. (Please don't send first-person stories unless they include a variety of perspectives and some expertise on the issues the experiences address.)
Manuscripts should be between 75 and 300 pages in length, typewritten is OK for submission but we will need your book in electronic form if it is accepted for publication. Photographs, illustrations, or graphs you will be furnishing should be included with the manuscript or fully described in a cover letter. No manuscript should be sent unless a query has resulted in a request to see the manuscript. A SASE should accompany materials you want returned.
http://www.ladybugbooks.com/writersguide.htm
Remember to read, write and be merry.
Barnes & Noble Goes Digital
Barnes & Nobel began their first online audio book store in April this year.
with Barnes & Noble.com.
And now they have gone even further by hiring an eBay executive to oversee their
B&N digital operations and new business opportunities.
New Pulitzer Prize Winner
New York Novelist, Elizabeth Strout, has received this year's $10,000 Pulitzer Prize for her novel, Olive Kitteridge; A Novel in Stories.
Her novel is a collection of 13 stories set in a small town in Maine.
You can read more at www.pulitzer.org.
Stephenie Meyer Now the Top-Selling Author
USA Today Magazine has said that Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series of novels are the top four selling books in the USA. Another book in the series "The Host" is 14th.
This means that in the first quarter of this year, she was responsible for 16% of all book sales in the US.
Free WordWeb Pro Download
WordWeb is a comprehensive one-click English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. It can be used to look up words from almost any program, showing definitions, synonyms and related words. It includes pronunciations and usage examples, and has helpful spelling and sounds-like links.
http://wordweb.info/cgi-bin/cooklinkww.pl?writeaholics
New US Web Site
"The Smart Set" is a newly launch web site in the USA and is currently looking for articles.
We're always looking for excellent, original, and previously unpublished personal essays, critical essays, reporting, memoir, travel writing, stories, photo essays, and even video projects.
In particular, we are currently looking for pieces to publish under the columns Something Personal (memoir and personal essay), and Grand Tour (travel essays). These columns should run no more than 1,500 words. Features run anywhere from 2,500 to 5,000 words (or longer).
Payment is up to $200 USD for stories and $25 USD for poems.
http://thesmartset.com/about/
Stories Wanted for Romance Anthologies
SunDrop, a new fiction imprint of New Concord Press (EGPG) is preparing to publish two anthologies in fall 2009, early winter 2010. These themed anthologies will contain 6 stories each, and be published in trade paperback, e-book, and Kindle formats
Stories can be in any era, any place, and any subgenre (except young adult and erotic romance).
Postmark deadline for submissions is July 15, 2009.
Word count: 11,000 to 12,000 words
All queries/submissions must be sent via e-mail.
Authors selected for inclusion will be notified by e-mail no later than August 1, 2009.
Selected authors will receive a one-time payment of $25.00, plus one (1) copy of the book.
http://newconcordpress.com/sundropbooks/seaons1.html
Guitarist
Europe's longest established magazine on the subject of the latest guitars, equipment or artists, is looking for articld queries from freelance writers.
Send a brief and succint summary of your article idea and any relevant images or audio.
Contact the deputy editor, Owen Bailey with your query.
http://www.guitarist.co.uk/page/guitarist
Shock Totem; Curious Tales of the Macabre & Twisted
What We Want:
Fiction: Your best! We consider original, unpublished stories within the confines of dark fantasy and horror—mystery, suspense, supernatural, morbid humor, fantasy, etc. But the stories must have a clear horror element. We're looking for short stories up to 5,000 words (firm). We are also interested in tightly woven flash fiction (no vague pieces or stories that say nothing).
Non-fiction: We're interested in journalism, well-researched and emotionally compelling non-fiction about real horrors—disease, poverty, addiction, etc.—but also the standards, such as interviews and editorials on relative subjects.
Poetry: We're interested in dark poetry on a limited basis.
We pay 5 cents per word, with a $250 cap. Payment will be made within 30 days after publication. Authors accepted for publication will also receive one free copy of that issue upon request.
Rights: We claim First North American Serial Rights and First Electronic World Rights (not to include Internet use) for a period of one year. After which all rights revert to the author.
Although CLOSED to submissions at this time, we will reopen on Aug 1, 2009.
http://shocktotem.com/guidelines.html
Ladybug Books Looking for Book Manuscripts
We are looking for books to serve the needs of women. Categories of special interest right now include:
Issues facing younger women today
Sports, especially women's professional sports
Women's history from a fresh angle
New families: Modern family issues and/or creative living styles
If you have unusual or specialized information of use or interest to women and the ability to share it in a clear and concise way, we want to hear from you! (No How-To books, please.)
We are also interested in true accounts of women's lives to add to our "Extraordinary Women" series. These will include biographies of women of achievement and interviews with women who are making a difference in the world, their communities, or women's lives. (Please don't send first-person stories unless they include a variety of perspectives and some expertise on the issues the experiences address.)
Manuscripts should be between 75 and 300 pages in length, typewritten is OK for submission but we will need your book in electronic form if it is accepted for publication. Photographs, illustrations, or graphs you will be furnishing should be included with the manuscript or fully described in a cover letter. No manuscript should be sent unless a query has resulted in a request to see the manuscript. A SASE should accompany materials you want returned.
http://www.ladybugbooks.com/writersguide.htm
Remember to read, write and be merry.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The new The Writer Magazine
The new the Writer magazine for August 2009 just arrived at my door. For those of you wanting to know the in's and out's of your first novel, there is a great article on page 28. Those of you that love gadgets like me... the article on High-Tech Tools for Writers on page 33 is an eye opening article. If you are a veteran writer like me, remember the days of a portable tape recorder, camera, notebook, pencil, datebook or scheduler and a large briefcase was what you brought to be able to do an interview? Well, with technology today, all I need is my cellphone, my laptop (and I do not always need this one) and a scheduled date with my interviewee is all I need today. Life has really gotten easy for writers. If you do not receive the Writer, it is definitely one of my favorite magazines for over thirteen years.
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend. I did not do much writing, I hope you all did. Reading page 38 of the Writer reminds me of something all writers need to do, social networking. It is essential in any business, but I think it is so important with freelance writing or if you plan on writing a book. There are so many places to social network:
Facebook
Twitter
MySpace
Mediabistro's social meetings
LinkedIn
Digg.com
Cafemom
and many, many more.
It is so important to get out to the world of the business you run. Yes, writing is a business. Even if you write as a hobby. If you ever plan on getting published in any manner, social networking is essential. I really do not know how to emphasize this more.
Thank you, remember to read, write and be merry.
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend. I did not do much writing, I hope you all did. Reading page 38 of the Writer reminds me of something all writers need to do, social networking. It is essential in any business, but I think it is so important with freelance writing or if you plan on writing a book. There are so many places to social network:
MySpace
Mediabistro's social meetings
Digg.com
Cafemom
and many, many more.
It is so important to get out to the world of the business you run. Yes, writing is a business. Even if you write as a hobby. If you ever plan on getting published in any manner, social networking is essential. I really do not know how to emphasize this more.
Thank you, remember to read, write and be merry.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Back from Maine
Well, I am back in my home office in New Hampshire. Above you can see the pool in which me and my boys swam all weekend. We stayed at the Countryview Motel on Route 1.
We went to the Nubble and saw the lighthouse.
We drove along Long Sands and then we spent time on Short Sands where my boys found it fun to play in the beach sand.
By taking this mini vacation over the weekend it has given me a break from the stress of everyday living. I did not write much, which I regret. However, we had a wonderful time. I hope you enjoyed the few pictures I have posted. Tomorrow I will be back to the chains of writing and get some job postings done. I have found a few you might want to know about. Until tomorrow then. Remember to read, write and be merry.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Vacationing in Maine
Hey all! I am here in Maine at the Countryview Motel in my rented townhouse overlooking the pool. Wow! This is so great. I just came home from a trip to Short Sands. We all had a lovely time. We visited the Goldenrod, a candy store that make homemade candies. It reminded me of the candy store on the 'Harry Potter's' movies. We all had a ball. I am going to be jumping in the pool soon. It has been sunny and beautiful. The whole family is destressed. Not much has been happening on the writing front other than my upcoming tele-summit that I was invited to take part of on June 30, 2009. Kimmoy the Curvy Coach personally invited me to join. There is not that many spaces left so if you are a part of the fashion media in any way, drop me a line, I can hook you up for free.
I have not downloaded any of my pictures from my cellphone yet, so as soon as I do, I will put them up here so you can see the sites. It is simply beautiful here. We are hoping to come back again, if not this summer definately next year, twice!
Well, I am off. Remember to read, write and be merry.
I have not downloaded any of my pictures from my cellphone yet, so as soon as I do, I will put them up here so you can see the sites. It is simply beautiful here. We are hoping to come back again, if not this summer definately next year, twice!
Well, I am off. Remember to read, write and be merry.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Write well and get rewards
My examiner.com job just gave me some wonderful rewards. On examiner I write for plus-size fashions. A media rep from IGIGI just contacted me to do a product review for their clothing line. This is wonderful to have this kind of feedback. They read my articles and loved them. I am a bit excited to say the least. I'll keep you posted as to what happens.
Today was a long 8 hours at work. I am home now checking on how things have progressed with my work online. I am also planning a few articles that I am also researching as I write this blog. I really need the weekend to catch up on my articles that I never got to yesterday. One is an article on examiner.
I have tripled my pay on examiner.com by linking and doing things to gain hits. I am excited about that also. I have given up on attaching my blog to mylot. I am going to see about getting it attached somewhere else.
How are all you doing on your writing? I look forward to hearing from more of you. I'll catch up with you all tomorrow. Have a wonderful night. I leave you with one question, did you write something today?
Today was a long 8 hours at work. I am home now checking on how things have progressed with my work online. I am also planning a few articles that I am also researching as I write this blog. I really need the weekend to catch up on my articles that I never got to yesterday. One is an article on examiner.
I have tripled my pay on examiner.com by linking and doing things to gain hits. I am excited about that also. I have given up on attaching my blog to mylot. I am going to see about getting it attached somewhere else.
How are all you doing on your writing? I look forward to hearing from more of you. I'll catch up with you all tomorrow. Have a wonderful night. I leave you with one question, did you write something today?
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tired of computers
Today has been a trying day. I have had computer issues through the roof. This happens some days when you are trying to make money of the Internet. Today I had to remember that eventually today will end and tomorrow is a new day. All the flustrations will leave me and tomorrow is new and new projects will come and go.
The writer's life is like this, it can be fun and exciting on one hand and the other it can be hard, flustrating and you want to pick your computer up and throw it off the balcony. I did not do this, but I wanted too.
So I now sit, resolved. Resolved in the fact that something I wanted to get done today will not get done today. I have tomorrow. I am sitting with a cup of coffee and blogging you in hopes to actually stop getting flustrated and start looking forward to tomorrow. I now leave you to remember, even if the day does not go the way you want it to, tomorrow is another day. :)
The writer's life is like this, it can be fun and exciting on one hand and the other it can be hard, flustrating and you want to pick your computer up and throw it off the balcony. I did not do this, but I wanted too.
So I now sit, resolved. Resolved in the fact that something I wanted to get done today will not get done today. I have tomorrow. I am sitting with a cup of coffee and blogging you in hopes to actually stop getting flustrated and start looking forward to tomorrow. I now leave you to remember, even if the day does not go the way you want it to, tomorrow is another day. :)
Friday, June 5, 2009
New article on Examiner.com
Well, I was able to finally sit down today and together another article for examiner.com. If anyone is interested in viewing it, I put a link at the bottom of this page - just click on examiner.com and you can view my new article and any future articles for this month as I will be writing at least three more this week.
My insomnia... still got it. I just went to Walgreen's today and hopefully I will be able to sleep tonight. Ill let you know if what I picked up worked. Maybe it will work for others. Anyways...
I had a horrible morning, but after I visited my mother this afternoon, all seems well with the world. I paid her for my share of our townhouse we rented in Maine for the June 26th through June 28th weekend. Do not worry! I am taking my laptop and my sprint wireless adapter - I'll write you all about it. I really need a mini vacation. In this recession, a weekend is all I can affoqurd. Oh, do not worry, I will be adding pictures of our mini vacation for you to all make comments on and see how weird my family is - well, I am too. LOL!
I see that I have some visitors. Feel free to make comments and let me know if I am boring you. LOL! If you have any questions, I will gladly answer them through the blog. :)
Tomorrow is a 4:30 AM morning. Working weekends definately puts a damper on my relaxations. Oh, well. I guess I have to pay bills. I dont know, something about needing to pay the rent or I cant stay here. Go figure. LOL!
Well, I am off for the evening. I hope to make longer blogs as I get used to doing this type of thing. I do hope some are getting something out of this... Night all.
My insomnia... still got it. I just went to Walgreen's today and hopefully I will be able to sleep tonight. Ill let you know if what I picked up worked. Maybe it will work for others. Anyways...
I had a horrible morning, but after I visited my mother this afternoon, all seems well with the world. I paid her for my share of our townhouse we rented in Maine for the June 26th through June 28th weekend. Do not worry! I am taking my laptop and my sprint wireless adapter - I'll write you all about it. I really need a mini vacation. In this recession, a weekend is all I can affoqurd. Oh, do not worry, I will be adding pictures of our mini vacation for you to all make comments on and see how weird my family is - well, I am too. LOL!
I see that I have some visitors. Feel free to make comments and let me know if I am boring you. LOL! If you have any questions, I will gladly answer them through the blog. :)
Tomorrow is a 4:30 AM morning. Working weekends definately puts a damper on my relaxations. Oh, well. I guess I have to pay bills. I dont know, something about needing to pay the rent or I cant stay here. Go figure. LOL!
Well, I am off for the evening. I hope to make longer blogs as I get used to doing this type of thing. I do hope some are getting something out of this... Night all.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wittywriter's life as a writer
Well, I tried to get some writing done today. Didn't! I tried and sat next to a blank screen from 7:30 until 9:00 AM. I got fed up and took a shower. I tried to write after, but found that I just surfed the web until my husband told me WE needed to go to Bestbuy.
After Bestbuy, I ended up in Manchester NH. I was there in a hot car until we went back home around 4:40PM. Man, I wasted the day. And now I just am trying to salvage the day with the blog. At least I have some writing done.
I joined a new writing area, it is hubpages.com. It has been going well. I already have 43 hubs published on it. I am making a little, okay, not much yet, but I have only been on there a short time. If anyone wants to check out my hubs go to http://hubpages.com/profile/wittywriter , I would appreciate it if anyone makes comments. Also, please join. We could always use another hubber.
Another writing place hiring is examiner.com. When filling out the application, put April Godbout in the reference area. Well, I am going to end for the night. Ill chat with you soon. Ill give you a list of other places I writer for that are still looking for writers.
After Bestbuy, I ended up in Manchester NH. I was there in a hot car until we went back home around 4:40PM. Man, I wasted the day. And now I just am trying to salvage the day with the blog. At least I have some writing done.
I joined a new writing area, it is hubpages.com. It has been going well. I already have 43 hubs published on it. I am making a little, okay, not much yet, but I have only been on there a short time. If anyone wants to check out my hubs go to http://hubpages.com/profile/wittywriter , I would appreciate it if anyone makes comments. Also, please join. We could always use another hubber.
Another writing place hiring is examiner.com. When filling out the application, put April Godbout in the reference area. Well, I am going to end for the night. Ill chat with you soon. Ill give you a list of other places I writer for that are still looking for writers.
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