Editor’s note: If you want to make money from your writing, this article by Larry Henderson should help you gather a following and get paid on Instagram. Instagram Affiliates VS Instagram Influencers: What is The Difference? By Larry Henderson Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms on the web
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2021-22 ~~ Scintillating Starts Contest Winners Are
The Contest Winners Are Our compliments to all of the finalists. Each of our 3 top winners receives a $100 cash prize as well as publication here. We hope our feedback is useful and that this award helps you get published. We’d love to hear from you or any Scintillating Starts Winners whenever you sign
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Winter of 2022 ~~ Contests and Markets
Special thanks to Winning Writers & The Community of Literary Magazines and Catapult Publishing Company. Want us to share your writing contest or opportunity? Please send us the contest name, the link, and your deadline, using the Contact Box on the home page. We’re happy to share. March Opportunities Arena Fantasy Magazine: “The Evil Twin”
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Winter of 2022 ~~ Hooked on Books
“I had to become who I wanted to be.” ~~Ruth Rymer As a thank you for being a loyal follower and reading this page, I’d like to offer you a special deal: If you’ve been curious about either Talent or Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62, now is the time to order a copy.
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Winter of 2022 — Writing Advice
[What] all members of the human family need and deserve. ~~Michael Larsen Making Every Day a Holiday Written by Michael Larsen Now retired, Michael Larsen, PhD is the co-founder of the Larsen/Pomada Literary Agency in San Francisco, California. He speaks and teaches around the country on writing, agenting and the publishing industry. In
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Winter of 2022 ~~ Marketing Advice
Your chance to contribute is below Fauzia Burke’s article. Hope you’ll read both. Which Social Media Platforms Should I Use? By Fauzia Burke, Book Publicist . Publishing Consultant . Entrepreneur . Speaker . Author Fauzia Burke.com No matter what you write or how you choose to publish, the majority of authors can agree on one thing:
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Winter of 2022 ~~ Author Interviews
“This story that existed on my laptop that I typed on in my pajamas in my cabin in the North Georgia mountains a few years ago is suddenly a Proper Thing with folks making decisions about wardrobe and hair and emotions and perspective. . .” ~~Karin Slaughter Karin Slaughter’s Pieces of Her on Netflix
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2021 — Flash Prose Contest Winners
The Flash Prose Contest Winners Are 2021 Flash Prose Winners It’s never easy to pick winners. All of the finalists submitted wonderful pieces. So did those who were long-listed. Our judges felt these pieces are winners and I agree. We hope you’ll enjoy them. As always, if you’d like to send a message to any
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Fall 2021~~Writing Advice
“Write from the heart.” ~~B. Lynn Goodwin (and many others, I’m sure) A Smorgasbord of Writing Advice EDITOR’S NOTE: Respected San Francisco literary agent Michael Larsen is one of the judges in this year’s writing contest run by Women’s National Book Association. Submissions closed recently. Since I am the administrator I recently sent Michael
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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?” –B. Lynn Goodwin 🎤 The Times They Are A–Changing If you receive the quarterly e-mail from Writer Advice, you might have seen my invitation which said, “I’d love to hear what you think is better and what is more
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Fall 2021 ~~ Author Interviews
“Write about things that you’re afraid to speak. . . ” ~~Linda Hoye The Presence of Absence: A Story About Busyness, Brokenness, and Being Beloved The Presence of Absence sounds like an oxymoron at first. Far from it. It’s a story that encompasses philosophy, spirituality, and a fascinating journey of self-discovery. Author Linda Hoye
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Fall 2021 ~~ Hooked on Wonderful Books
“I was a writer at 12 years old when my parents bought me a Smith Corona typewriter and I wrote my first story.” ~~Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU Written by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN #: 979-8642089934 Independently published (June 3, 2020) Let It All Out
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