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Flashy and Wise Writing Advice for Fall 2019

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“Trust the reader.”   — Meg Pokrass Flashy Tips by Meg Pokrass   Thank you Meg Pokrass for sharing these excellent tips for those who write flash fiction and memoir. Though you’ll always be able to find this on our blog page, we recommend that you bookmark this page and use it when you enter

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Fall 2019 — More Contests and Markets

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  There are so many contests and opportunities out there that it’s hard to keep track of what’s new and appealing. Want to help? Send your contest information–name of contest, URL, deadline, fee, and prizes, and we’ll post it as often as we can.    From Writer’s Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions   Popular Fiction Awards ENTER NOW!

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Fall 2019 Marketing Advice

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Did you read John Koehler’s advice on the Writing Advice page? He had a lot of good thoughts to share. He also has a resource page, a list of publicity experts that Koehler Books recommends. He agreed to let me share that as well.   Go to http://www.koehlerbooks.com/about/experts/. Click on the View Info button for

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Fall 2019 Hooked on Quality Books

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From the Editor: Yes, we changed the title, just slightly. These are reviews of books we recommend, and we only recommend quality. Admittedly, quality is in the eye of the beholder, but we try to give you lots of reasons why these are “must reads.” What piques your interest? Would you like to review books

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Writing Advice for Summer 2019

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“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler   Getting Unstuck: Short and Simple Tips -– Summer 2019   Here are some quick tips

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Interview with Camille Pagan–Summer 2019

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Don’t be so stuck on one course of action that you miss crucial opportunities to advance your career.   –Camille Pagan    The Only Constant in Publishing is Change An Interview with Camille Pagan by B. Lynn Goodwin   Do you ever want out of the drill and tedium of your daily life? I sure

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Hooked on Books — Reviews for Summer 2019

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“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” — Margaret Fuller   Hooked On Books – July-September, 2019   THE  NIGHT VISITORS Written by Carol Goodman and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN13: 9780062852014 William Morrow   Ever felt the need to run away? It’s common among those who feel powerless because they can’t change or control the

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Prior Winners –2019 Flash Memoir Contest

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‘It’s inspiring to read all the submissions and glance into the important moments of so many lives. You inspire me!   –B. Lynn Goodwin   Flash Memoir Winners 2019   Several submitters commented on the fact that you appreciated hearing comments from a human. From time to time, I submit too, and I agree that

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Marketing Advice for Summer 2019

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“A good agent can identify which projects are right for which editors . . . “  ~~Robert Lee Brewer   39 Literary Agents Seeking Clients   The world of publishing is constantly changing. Many author-published writers are making good money and don’t even need an agent. There are lots of programs available that will tell

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Contests and Markets for Summer 2019

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“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” –Benjamin Franklin A Wealth of Opportunities   I’m the first to admit that I borrowed this information from lists that are sent to me. Check the links to learn more. Find the contests that you already have pieces for or the contests that challenge you

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