FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
All Entries must be postmarked by April 14, 2007
The “Indie Excellence 2007” Book Awards presents an incredible opportunity for unpublished writers, POD and self-published authors as well as small press authors who are looking to gain a literary agent and larger publisher for their work! The awards are sponsored by PubInsider.com, [...]
In most literary circles, writing to make money is a deadly sin. But readers do generate money from your work. Literary types would rather give away their first born, though, than to admit that they want to make a living from their profession. First of all, many of us writers don’t believe our work is [...]
Last night my sister and I saw The Color Purple on Broadway. Oh my gosh! The music, the voices, the scenery! I laughed; I cried; I jumped from my seat in joy! Standing ovations all around.
As writers, we know the senses are important. When we write, we must bring our readers into our scenes. We [...]
I gave a self-publishing seminar a couple of weeks ago. When I arrived, my hostess said, “Someone called and wanted all kinds of free information! I asked him if he wanted to take the seminar, but he didn’t. Here’s his number.” She seemed exasperated, but I didn’t know why.
After the seminar I called the guy, [...]
Trying to find time to write and blog and attend literary events and promote others literary accomplishments leaves me running in circles. One thing I can say is “I’m not bored.”
A writer should never be bored. There’s just too much good material out there. The political system alone is grist for years of [...]
The Precious Memories Bookstore presents Doris Johnson, Author of Hope Inside Grief.
After navigating the muddy waters of pain and uncertainty in my life, I discovered the powerful changing truth of hope and wish to share this power with all who read this book. I know with the power of God’s Word, [...]
The Knowledge is Power Project (KIPP) is pleased to announce their first event: Literacy Connection, a free multicultural book fair and literacy symposium.
Literacy Connection will be held Saturday, April 14, 2007 in East Orange, NJ, just 20 minutes outside of NYC. The event will include a multicultural book fair for children and young adults, [...]
· This competition is open to African American poets only. If you have already had a book published by Lotus Press, you are ineligible. However, inclusion in a Lotus Press anthology does not disqualify you.
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