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MAY 29, 2025

Contents

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From the Publisher's Desk - "Celebrity Author" Impersonators Are Fooling Unwary (Real!) Authors

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The WritersWeekly Podcast! - NEW EPISODE!

  • EPISODE 9: How to Win Writing Contests

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News From the Home Office - Male “Karens” and K9 Tornado Warnings - by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

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Feature Article - Building a New Career from Your Book - by Gary Sturgis

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Ask The Expert - "Should I put 'by' in front of my name on my front cover? And, should I put 'a novel' on the cover of my book under the title?"

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New Releases from BookLocker!

(NOTE: If BookLocker publishes your book, we can feature it for our thousands of WritersWeekly readers, and on our numerous social media channels, at no charge!)
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Paying Markets for Writers

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Freelance and Full-time Remote Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 05/29/25

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Marketing Secrets - 4 Sites That Pay You To Write About Love and Relationships - by Samuel Peters

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From the Publisher's Desk

"Celebrity Author" Impersonators Are Fooling Unwary (Real!) Authors

I have received a dozen emails over the past week from authors who were contacted by "celebrity" authors...

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"Celebrity Author" Impersonators Are Fooling Unwary (Real!) Authors

The WritersWeekly Podcast!

Available on 4 platforms, including YouTube!

Click for links to ALL EPISODES.


NEW!!!

EPISODE 9: How to Win Writing Contests (and winners of the most recent 24-Hour Short Story Contest!)


PREVIOUS EPISODES

(#1 AND #2 are the most popular so far!)
EPISODE 8: How Exactly Does the Book Publishing Process Work?
EPISODE 7: 9 New and Nasty Scams Targeting Authors
EPISODE 6: How AI (Artificial Intelligence) is Getting Writers, Students, and Even LAWYERS into Trouble!
EPISODE 5: Memoirs and Lawsuits
EPISODE 4: Demystifying Query Letters and Book Proposals
EPISODE 3: The Collapse of NaNoWriMo: What Went Wrong?
EPISODE 2: “In Just $299” – Publishing SCAMS You Need To Avoid!! Part 2
EPISODE 1: “In Just $299” – Publishing SCAMS You Need To Avoid!! Part 1

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News From the Home Office

Male “Karens” and K9 Tornado Warnings - by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Our dog, Tank, works better than our weather radio!

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Male “Karens” and K9 Tornado Warnings - by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

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Feature Article

Building a New Career from Your Book - by Gary Sturgis

Publishing a book opens doors to various income opportunities beyond royalties. Many successful authors often think like entrepreneurs...

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Building a New Career from Your Book - by Gary Sturgis

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Ask The Expert

"Should I put 'by' in front of my name on my front cover?"

"And, should I put 'a novel' on the cover of my book under the title?"

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"Should I put "by" in front of my name on my front cover?"

New Releases from BookLocker.com!

(NOTE: If BookLocker publishes your book, we can feature it for our thousands of WritersWeekly readers, and on our numerous social media channels, at no charge!)

The More We Take - by Kevin Curnin

When the Ogallala Aquifer dies, life in the Midwest will perish. Can ordinary Nebraskans turn the tide? Only with help of legendary Lakota chiefs. Their race not yet run, together they may stop a second desecration of the Great Plains.

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The More We Take - by Kevin Curnin

Beeline - by Mark A. Moore

Beeline is a story of mystery, romance, suspense, backpacking, co-dependencies, family dynamics, insecurities, and triumph set along the Appalachian Trail and at the fictional Thirdway Lodge in Virginia. Enjoy the journey.

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Beeline - by Mark A. Moore

Never Say No - by Jackie Adams

What happens when a childhood friend texts years later and wants to meet up? Does he want a friendship or does he have another twist in mind?

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Never Say No - by Jackie Adams

MomFails 24/7: Real Stories By Real Moms by Erica Leigh

A collection of silly MomFail stories written by moms just like you and me. If you ever feel like you failed as a mom, this book will help you feel less alone. It will make you laugh so hard, you pee your pants!

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MomFails 24/7: Real Stories By Real Moms by Erica Leigh

Paying Markets for Writers

Sci Phi Journal

Ádám Gerencsér and Mariano Martín Rodríguez, co-editors. 80% freelance. “Sci Phi Journal explores the intersection of speculative philosophy, cosmological, anthropological and theological SFF through conceptual (idea- rather than character-driven) fiction and FNF (fictional non-fiction).” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 2 months of acceptance. Buys first digital publication rights. No reprints. Responds in 1-2 weeks. Guidelines online.

Pays £0.03/word for fiction, £0.01/word for translations for up to 2K words.

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Remediation Technology

“Remediation Technology covers Superfund sites, brownfields, and other kinds of contaminants that need remediation.” Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within two months of acceptance. Buys one-time rights. No reprints. Responds in one week. Sample articles available online. Guidelines available by emailed request.

Pays $250/article

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Rising Innovator

“Rising Innovator is an online publication that welcomes submissions across a broad range of topics that align with our core mission. We provide news, tips, ideas, interactive tools, and support for young entrepreneurs, their parents, and other adults such as school club leaders. An innovator may be an inventor as well, however Rising Innovator is not focused on invention beyond how it may be commercialized by children.” Pays within 30 days of acceptance. Publishes ms one to two weeks after acceptance. Buys first right, with some exceptions. Accepts reprints. Responds in 3-5 business days. Guidelines online.

Pays $50 minimum.

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Rising Innovator

Sierra

“Sierra is a source of information, entertainment, and inspiration for people who care deeply about nature. Our mission is to encourage the Sierra Club’s 500,000-plus members (and other readers) to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.” Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Circ. 600K. Bimonthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. serial rights. No reprints. Responds within 30 days.

Pays $1.00-$1.50/word for new writers.

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Freelance and Full-time Remote Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 05/29/25

NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM.

30 freelance and full-time remote writing jobs!

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Remote Full-Time News Editor – Pays $45K-$70K/year
The Epoch Times

Freelance Technical Writer – Pays $42-$47/hour
EPITEC

Freelance Editorial Writer
Huckleberry Labs

Remote Full-Time Proofreader/Copywriter
Devoted Health

Freelance Technical Writer
Jobs via Dice

Freelance Writer
Mallolas Group

Freelance Telecom Construction Technical Writer – Pays $20-$21/hour
Lensa

Freelance Technical Writer – Pays $40/hour
The Judge Group

Remote Full-Time Technical Writer
WorkForce Software

Freelance Assessment Writers
PDK International

Remote Full-Time Medical/Clinical Reimbursement Policy Writer
CareSource

Remote Full-Time Lead Writer
ClickOut Media

Freelance IT Technical Writer – Pays $40/hour
CBTS

Remote Full-Time CDI Query Writer
Accuity

Freelance Contributing Writer
The Social Edge

Freelance Copywriter – Pays $26-$38/hour
KellyMitchell Group

Freelance Web Copywriter
VARITE Inc.

Freelance Technical Writer
LS Solutions

Freelance Technical Writer/Editor
Lensa

Freelance Austrian Writer
Outlier

Remote Full-Time Technical Writer
REPAY – Realtime Electronic Payments

Remote Full-Time Copywriter – Pays $60K-$75K/year
RKD Group

Freelance B2B Marketing Content Writer – Pays $40/hour
The Mom Project

Freelance Technical Writer
INSPYR Solutions

Freelance Technical Writer
Actalent

Remote Full-Time Technical Writer
Bee Talent Solutions

Freelance Technical Writer
ECLARO

Freelance Claims Writer
Metro Public Adjustment, Inc.

Freelance Copywriter
Meet Life Sciences

Freelance Medical Writer
Apex Systems

Freelance Copywriter
Solomon Page

Freelance Medical Writer
Apex Systems

Remote Full-Time Federal Writer – Pays $70-$110/hour
Interos.ai

Remote Full-Time Physics YouTube Channel Writer/Director
Electrify Video Partners

Freelance English Content Writer
Mindrift

Remote Full-Time Marketing Content Writer
Betts Recruiting

For links to all jobs featured above, CLICK HERE.

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Marketing Secrets

4 Sites That Pay You To Write About Love and Relationships - by Samuel Peters

Summer lovin'! Get paid to share your experiences! :)

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4 Sites That Pay You To Write About Love and Relationships - by Samuel Peters
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