2021 Flash Fiction Winners “It took one hundred and four seconds but felt longer. She knew something was wrong within twenty-five.” –Máiréad Hurley The quality of the writing was high. We had some wonderful stories from both experienced and emerging writers. Good job! We are proud of our winners, finalists, and everyone who had the
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Fall 2021 ~~ Building a Marketing Support System Without Selling Anything
“Can you look in their books and see if they list a publicist or two?” If you Google “Tips for Book Marketing in 2021,” you’ll find plenty of openings, opportunities, and sites with promises that seem too good to be true. Use discretion if you go that route. Use the same intelligence you brought
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Fall 2021 ~~ Hooked on Wonderful Books
WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS Written by Stacey Abrams and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN #: 978-0385546577 Doubleday (May 11, 2021) When Medical Science and Ethics Collide “Science is the greatest trick the Devil ever played on man!” Justice Wynn screams at a graduation ceremony where audience members worry about his sanity. Has paranoia become
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Fall 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets
“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 FALL 2021–CONTESTS AND MARKETS Do you run a writing contest with or without
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Fall 2021~~Writing Advice
“Write from the heart.” ~~B. Lynn Goodwin A Smorgasbord of Writing Advice One day when I felt stuck, I went searching for new advice. I sought something that would raise my writing to the next level. Here are 3 good articles I found 8 Writing Tips From Nobel Prize Winners: https://www.nownovel.com/blog/writing-tips-from-authors-nobel/ There’s
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Summer 2021 ~~ Interviews
“I showed up, worked hard, and simply kept going.” ~~Susan Keller Writing Brings Clarity An Interview with Susan Keller by B. Lynn Goodwin Susan Keller submitted the opening of Blood Brother to Writer Advice’s Scintillating Starts Contest. It captured my interest, with its unique situation and powerful conflicts. I passed it on to the
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Summer 2021~~Hooked on Books
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” ~~ Joseph Addison From the Danville Library, Danville, Contra Costa County, CA MORE reviews coming soon. Check back. NOTE: If you are interested in reviewing for Writer Advice, please send us a sample of your work through the Contact button on this site.
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Summer 2021 ~~ Writing Advice
“Spread Social Media Love.” ~~ Debra Eckerling Support, Support, Support When I read Debra Eckerling’s article, “7 Ways Authors Can Support Their Author Friends: Kindled Spirits” I knew I had to share it with you. It’s full of ways you can support others, and when you offer your health, most will reciprocate. The abbreviated version
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Summer 2021 ~~ Marketing Advice
Be your own best advocate. ~~Michael J. Coffino Book Promotion via the Audio Interview By Michael J. Coffino Book promotion is relentlessly exhausting. That is especially true when it comes to a campaign of radio interviews and podcasts. Whether the return on book sales from audio interviews is worth the time and money they command
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Summer 2021 ~~ Markets and Contests
“The secret of good writing is telling the truth.” ~~Gordon Lish Who’s Seeking What? and what can you offer them? We want to help you meet your publishing goals. So what opportunities are you seeking? Tell us the genres you’re looking at, and we’ll post information about them. Otherwise, we’ll remain eclectic. SUGGESTION: Check
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Spring 2021 ~~Flash Memoir Winners
The Contest Winners Are “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” ~~ Terry Pratchett Excellence in Flash Memoir Congratulations to winners, finalists, and everyone who had the courage to enter their work. Flash Memoir is a blend of truth and artistry. The stories here are true recollections to the best
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Spring 2021 Writing Advice
“The only people who see the whole picture are those who step out of the frame.” ~~Salman Rushdie Writing Advice from Hillary Hauck Hilary Hauck’s publicist approached me about reviewing her book. My stack of reading material is quite tall, but I took here up on another offer: an article about her work. Read
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