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Helpful Books
E-Publishing
How to Publish a Profitable E-Mag By Angela Adair Hoy
Fiction
GMC: Goal, Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon
How to Publish Your Articles: A Complete Guide To Making The Right Publication Say Yes by Shirley Kawa-Jump
Self Editing for Fictions Writers by Browne, Renni and Dave King
On Writing by Stephen King
Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass
Markets
Writer’s Market – 8,000 Editors Who Buy What You Write (always search for latest edition)
Non-Fiction Books
Carpool Tunnel Syndrome By: Judy Gruen – Think you’re the only mother whose children turn into terrorists when you’re on the phone? Wondering how come the authorities haven’t arrested you for being a terrible parent? You’re not alone! Judy Gruen’s new book “Carpool Tunnel Syndrome” will have you nodding your head in agreement and roaring with laughter. Buy the Book
Freedom to Freelance By: Rusty Fischer – From now on, whenever I receive an email from an aspiring writer who wants to know how to get started as a freelancer, or a struggling writer who needs to know how to find work, I’m going to send them an email that simply contains the URL to purchase this book and the comment: “Read It.” Buy the Book
How to Publish a Profitable E-Mag By: Angela Adair Hoy – This book is a must have if you dream of putting out your own e-mag. It is a step by step instructional piece that will guide you through your entire publication process. Starting from. Buy the Book
The Well-Fed Writer By: Peter Bowerman – The Well-Fed Writer is a must-read for anyone considering a career as a freelance corporate writer. It provides step-by-step instructions and suggestions for establishing a career in this field, whether or not you’ve had any previous experience. If you’re looking for an easy-to-read, get-started-quick guide to a career in corporate writing, Peter Bowerman’s book is a great resource. Buy the Book
Writing for Magazines: 12 New Things Writers Must Do Today to Make Money By: Meg Weaver – Would-be magazine writers need to meet the new demands of the marketplace, Weaver says. Her book, “Writing for Magazines: Twelve New Things Writers Must Do Today To Make Money,” tells us how. Buy the Book
Proposals
Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 That Sold and Why, 2nd Edition by Deborah Levine Herman and Jeff Herman
Publishing
How to Publish Your Articles: A Complete Guide To Making The Right Publication Say Yes by Shirley Kawa-Jump
How to Publish Your Nonfiction Book by Rudy Shur
Self Publishing
How to Publish a Profitable E-Mag By Angela Adair Hoy
Earthly Charms – Self-Promotion
Synopsis
The Dreaded Synopsis – Elizabeth Sinclair
AGENTS & EDITORS
- 60 Calls for Submissions in June 2021 – Paying markets
- Agents: Knowing When To Hold One and When To Fold
- Getting Offers from Multiple Literary Agents
- Literary Agents List
- Preditors and Editors
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Tips for a Successful Editor Appointment
- Want More? Here’s How to Get It
- What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
- Windup for the (Story) Pitch
- Write the Perfect Book Proposal
CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
- 2023 MAR Calls for Submissions
- 2023 FEB Calls for Submissions
- 2023 JAN Calls for Submissions
- 2022 DEC Calls for Submission
- 2022 NOV Calls for Submission
- 2022 OCT Calls for Submission
- 2022 SEP Calls for Submission
- 2022 AUG Calls for Submission
- 2022 JUL Calls for Submission
- 2022 JUN Calls for Submission
- 2022 MAY Calls for Submission
- 2022 APR Calls for Submission
- 2022 MAR Calls for Submission
COMPUTER TIPS
- ASCII Characters
- Building Your Web Site and Doing It Right
- Don’t Be a Victim-Scams, Identity Theft, Urban Legends
- Don’t Spread Scams
- How to Annoy Your Website Visitors
- Knowing Your Target Audience
- Stopping Viruses from Propagating Through Your Email
- The Top 10 Email Errors
- Word Processors Through Time: Before MS Word & Google Docs
FORMATTING & GRAMMAR
- Achieving 250 Words / 25 Lines Per Page
- And Sammy, too? Oh, No!
- Changing Double Hyphens to EM Dashes in Word
- Edit Easier
- High Hopes–Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Misused Words
- Navigating In Your Novel
- Proofreaders Marks
- Research Links
- Rules for Writers
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- Tightening Your Manuscript and Trimming the Word Count
INSPIRATION-MOTIVATION
- A Dream Realized
- Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work
- Finding Time to Write
- Five Ways to Promote Yourself
- Fun Inspirations 1
- Fun Inspirations 2
- Fun Inspirations 3
- Fun Inspirations 4
- How Not to Procrastinate
- How to Quit Writing and End up on the Bestseller Lists
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Making Time for Self-Care While Running a Business
- Moving Up the Rejection Ladder
- Pop Quiz: Who Are You?
- Rules for Writers
- The Art of Being Rejected–475 Words
- The Juggling Act
- The Literary Food Chain
- Write Better Naked
- Writer’s Conferences Do You Really Need To Attend?
- Writing By Moonlight
MARKETS
- 35 Online Work Ideas to Earn Good Money Whilst Studying
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- EBooks-Fears to Possibilities
- Finding Markets Fiction and Nonfiction
- Freelance Writing 101
- How To Be a (Shiver) Reporter
- How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Magazine Links
- Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
- Market News–All Genres
- Newspaper Writing Resources
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Science Writing Organizations
- Selling to Children’s Markets
- Submission Tracking
- Submitting to UK Markets
- Syndication 101
- To Specialize, or Not to Specialize?
- Why E-Books?
- Writing Groups List
- Youth Writing Markets
PUBLISHING
- 60 Calls for Submissions in June 2021 – Paying markets
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publishers Websites
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Submission Tracking
- The Great Limbo Mystery Question
VIDEO & STREAMING LINKS
WRITING TOOLS - APPS
- Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work
- Free AI Tools That Can Be Used In Business Writing
- Helpful Books
- Knowing Your Target Audience
- Magazine Links
- Newspaper Writing Resources
- Reconsider Hand Writing
- Research Links
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- Unblocking Your Muze
- Word Processors Through Time: Before MS Word & Google Docs
- Writing Groups List
WRITER'S LIFE
WRITING CONTESTS
WRITING CONTESTS
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• ALL WRITING CONTESTS
- 2023 MAR Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2023 FEB Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2023 JAN Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 DEC Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 NOV Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 OCT Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 SEP Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 AUG Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 JUL Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 JUN Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 MAY Contests, Workshops, Webinars
- 2022 APR Contests, Workshops, Webinars
ABOUT WRITING CONTESTS