Whispers and Warnings for 08/27/2016

Whispers and Warnings for 08/27/2016

I consider anyone “using” a website to be a “user” With No User Growth, Twitter Inc. Starts Plans to Monetize Logged-Out Visitors “Without significant user growth, Twitter is being forced to look elsewhere to grow its ad revenue…” I love a good mystery! Copies of mysterious Voynich Manuscript to be published for the first time […]

Virus (of the Stomach Variety!) Knocks Me Offline for Two Days

Virus (of the Stomach Variety!) Knocks Me Offline for Two Days

This issue will be a bit abbreviated. I’m running waaaay behind this week because a stomach virus attacked the “home office.” We were falling like flies! We’re all MUCH better now but I’ll be spending all weekend trying to get caught up on email. 🙂

“I’m too embarrassed to self-publish!” vs. “I’ll never sign another traditional publishing contract!”

“I’m too embarrassed to self-publish!” vs. “I’ll never sign another traditional publishing contract!”

Contrary to popular author assumptions, self-publishing no longer hurts your chances of landing a traditional contract. In fact, if you can prove impressive sales of your self-published book, your chances of landing a traditional contract are greatly increased. Fifty Shades of Grey is one example. It was a successful self-published book and look what happened after a traditional publisher discovered it!

Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2016 24-Hour Short Story Contest!

Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2016 24-Hour Short Story Contest!

For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted for the WritersWeekly Summer, 2016 24-Hour Short Story Contest. In case you’re not familiar with our quarterly contest, this is how it works. On the date of the contest, at start-time, we send out the topic for that specific contest to all registered entrants, while also posting it on WritersWeekly.com.

Writer’s Digest

“Our charter publication Writer’s Digest literally “wrote the book” on writing and getting published. For more than 90 years, the experts at Writer’s Digest have been publishing books, magazines, competitions, conferences and distance education materials for writers who want to polish their skills and hone their craft. “ Welcomes new writers. 70-80% freelance. Circ. 77K. 8 issues/year. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Response time varies. Subscription $19.96. Guidelines online at https://www.writersdigest.com/submission-guidelines.
Pays $0.50/word. Articles fun 300-4,000 words.”

Writing Jobs for 08/27/16

These jobs are expired. Please see the latest available jobs at the bottom of our home page – HERE   Freelance Copywriter – for branding script blind ad Freelance News Writer – Pays $15/hour OpposingViews.com Freelance Full-time Media Reporter/Gossip Writer – Pay varies, includes benefits. Mediaite Freelance Automotive Blogger – Pays $20. exotic car website […]

That Story About the Extremely Lifelike Doll in the Hot Car!

There was another story in the news this week about a lifelike doll being left in a hot car. A police officer arrived on the scene, broke the window, and attempted to perform CPR. That’s when he realized the “baby’s” skin was offering no resistance. The doll in question was a “reborn” doll. They are […]