So you’ve finished your novel. Now it’s time to publish it. Here are a few things to do in preparation to publish your book.
Hire an editor; don’t edit your own work. You’ll see what should be on the page, not what is really on the page.
Study other [...]
For a work of short fiction or creative non-fiction (prose) written by a woman. Length: between 50 and 5,000 words. Thetop prize for the fourth Glass Woman Prize award is US $600 and possible (but not obligatory) online publication; two runners up prizes of $100 each and possible (but not obligatory) online publication. Subject is [...]
If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster.
Isaac Asimov Sci-Fi Author, 1920-1992
That’s right. It’s time to step away from your computer and face the public. Book signings give the public a chance to get a little personal piece of you. They’ll be able to brag that they met the author and are more likely than ever to recommend your book to family and friends. That is, [...]
Don’t miss the Retreat for Women Storytellers with Susan Danoff and Teresa Whitaker
at Cooper Hill Inn, East Dover, Vermont
In our twelfth annual storytelling retreat we wish to create a magical space for several days where we can be with other women who also care about the powerful and elusive issues that are part of our [...]
“It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it.”
Anais Nin, French born American Author of novels and short stories, 1903-1977
Announcing the Soul Shelter First-Person Essay Award, with U.S. $2,000 in prizes and no entry fees:
* Grand Prize: $1,000 and publication online
* Second Prize: $500 and publication online
* Third Prize: $250 and publication online
* Plus Five Runner-Up Awards of $50 each
All entries must be nonfiction and 400-1,500 words in length.
Essays should tell a true story [...]
A website is an integral part of an author’s promotion. It’s the place where people can find information about your books and your background; can read your book excerpts; find out about your services and areas of expertise; and most importantly, purchase your books. A website is your online salesperson.
This is your greatest [...]
The Writer 2008 Short-Story Contest is for all you mystery wordsmiths out there!
Genre: Mystery
Prizes
$1,000, first place; $300, second place; $200, third place
The first-place entry, along with the finalist judge’s comments, will be published in The Writer magazine. All three winning entries will be posted on The Writer Web site, www.WriterMag.com.
Deadline
Postmarked by June 30, 2008.
For more [...]