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April 02, 2026

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From the Publisher's Desk - A So-Called "Author" Tried to Trick Me...and Failed MISERABLY!

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The WritersWeekly Podcast! - EPISODE 39: Authors Who Had to Pay THOUSANDS After Getting Sued! - Don't be afraid. Be INFORMED! Listen to this important episode to protect yourself AND your family from potential bankruptcy.

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News From the Home Office - Our CRAZY Neighbors! An Arrest, a Brush Fire, and More!

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Feature Article - How I Was Scammed Out of $13K by "8 People" Using Gmail Email Addresses - by M.M. Lorenzo

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Ask The Expert - "Why don't I get paid royalties when someone sells a used copy of my book?"

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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 04/02/26

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Marketing Secrets - Booked Solid: How Authors Can Turn Local Libraries into Live Event Gold - by Rachel Carrington

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This Week's Trivia Question! Win a FREE E-BOOK of your choice from BookLocker.com!

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From the Publisher's Desk

A So-Called "Author" Tried to Trick Me...and Failed MISERABLY!

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A So-Called "Author" Tried to Trick Me...and Failed MISERABLY!

The WritersWeekly Podcast!

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News From the Home Office

Our CRAZY Neighbors! An Arrest, a Brush Fire, and More!

Why won't they just MOVE?!?!

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Feature Article

How I Was Scammed Out of $13K by "8 People" Using Gmail Email Addresses - by M.M. Lorenzo

Are they all the same person? What do YOU think?

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How I Was Scammed Out of $13K by "8 People" Using Gmail Email Addresses - by M.M. Lorenzo

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Ask The Expert

"Why don't I get paid royalties when someone sells a used copy of my book?"

Remember, no question is a dumb question!

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"Why don't I get paid royalties when someone sells a used copy of my book?"

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!)

A Life Ring for Katie: Finding Hope After Goodbye - by Gary Sturgis

When Katie loses her beloved brother, the ocean feels big and lonely. But a bright red life ring helps her remember something important: love never sinks. A gentle story to help children understand grief, memory, and hope.

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A Life Ring for Katie: Finding Hope After Goodbye - by Gary Sturgis

SURVIVING GRIEF: A Group Companion for Grief Group Facilitators & Those Sitting in the Circle - by Gary Sturgis

A compassionate companion for those sitting in grief circles. This book offers gentle guidance for facilitators and participants, helping create safe spaces where grief can be spoken, heard, and carried together.

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SURVIVING GRIEF: A Group Companion for Grief Group Facilitators & Those Sitting in the Circle - by Gary Sturgis

Shattered Dreams Vs. Her Will - by Michael Marmer

An inside look into a broken home. A story of sadness, brutal times and finally finding true love. Things were different for women in 1960's America. There was nowhere to turn if in an abusive relationship.

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Shattered Dreams Vs. Her Will - by Michael Marmer

Mama Jennifer - by Jenna Summers

Mama Jennifer is a memoir of survival, faith, and hope. From childhood trauma and a violent attack while pregnant to healing and missionary life in Africa, this true story shows how God turns pain into purpose.

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Mama Jennifer - by Jenna Summers

Paying Markets for Writers

The Last Girls Club

“We are the modern witches' Cosmo. We have columns on herbology, cemetery tours, book reviews, movie reviews, wacky quizzes, women in history, short stories and poetry.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays after acceptance. Publishes ms approximately a month after acceptance. Accepts reprints three years or older. Responds within two weeks.

Pays $0.015/word for fiction up to 2500 words, and $10 for poems up to 200 words.

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The First Line

"The purpose of The First Line is to jump start the imagination-to help writers break through the block that is the blank page. Each issue contains short stories that stem from a common first line; it also provides a forum for discussing favorite first lines in literature. The First Line is an exercise in creativity for writers and a chance for readers to see how many different directions we can take when we start from the same place." 95% freelance. Welcomes new writers. No reprints.

Pays $25-$50.

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“Escapees magazine contributors are RVers interested in sharing the RV lifestyle. Our audience includes full and part-time RVers, RVing snowbirds (those who travel south for the winter), and anyone considering extensive travel. Escapees members have varying levels of RVing experience; therefore, the magazine looks for a wide variety of material typically not found in conventional RV magazines. We welcome submissions on all phases of RV life and for all age demographics. Escapees RV Club members range in age from younger RVers, with or without children, who are working from the road, to retirees. A large majority of members live in their motorhomes, fifth-wheel trailers, or travel trailers, on a full-time basis. Popular topics are mechanical/technical, RV modifications and conversions, lifestyle issues and tips.” Welcomes new writers.

Pays $50-$200.

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The Massachusetts Review

“The Massachusetts Review, a literary magazine, promotes social justice and equality, along with great art. Committed to aesthetic excellence as well as public engagement, MR publishes literature and art that provokes debate, inspires action, and expands our understanding of the world around us.” Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 12 months of acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds within six months. Guidelines online.

Pays $100-$200.

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Freelance and Full-time Remote Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 04/02/26

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Full-time Remote Associate Digital Editor
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Marketing Secrets

Booked Solid: How Authors Can Turn Local Libraries into Live Event Gold - by Rachel Carrington

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