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March 27, 2020
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Contents
This Week's Backstories! How did these authors get the ideas for their books?
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From Angela's Desk
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Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals!!
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News From the Floating Home Office
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All's quiet here on the dock. We're all hunkered down and safe and comfy...well, except for two of the three air conditioners on the blink. The problem will be remedied tomorrow. Keep reading to see how we're spending our quarantine time. :)
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This Week's Backstories
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I came up with the idea to write my book at a party hosted. The odds for anyone surviving the type of surgery I'd endured are quite low. Months after my discharge from the hospital, I was celebrating my survival at a meal of thanksgiving (seudat hoda'ya in Hebrew). Guests listened to my speech about thanking GOD for the supportive …
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Writing The Entrepreneur Ethos began on December 25th, 2015 when I interviewed my father-in-law, Tim. He was an import/export entrepreneur who was a role model for Jane and I. The very next day, Jane was diagnosed with leukemia...
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You can eat it, you can drink it, you can vape it, and it's HIGH TIME you got paid WRITING ABOUT IT!
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"In order to get paid, I am expected to sign up for a corporate payment platform and I feel uncomfortable about the amount of information I am being asked to provide..."
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...In the News
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Major publishers should have recalled employees from China weeks ago; Amazon limits fast shipping on "non-essential" items (but BookLocker's books are shipping immediately!); Museum security chief takes over social media posts, and has people roaring with laughter; Skyhorse Publishing lays off nearly third of staff; and Netflix sued for defamation.
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Paying Markets for Writers!
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"We carry stories and photos of Lions’ service projects and Lions’ activities." 30% freelance. Welcomes new authors. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms after four months. Buys all rights. Accepts reprints. Responds after 2 weeks to queries. Email editor for sample of magazine. Subscriptions for members of Lions clubs and receive the magazine as part of their dues.
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Pays $0.50-$1.00/word. Features run from 1,500-3,000 words.
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“Literary journal with a lead essay on the work of a contemporary writer; poetry; and book reviews.” 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within one year. Buys first serial rights. Responds 2-3 months.
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“Information for the kosher consumer.” 25% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 8K. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms two weeks to two months after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within 24 hours.
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Pays $125-$200 for 700-1200 words.
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“Moment Magazine, North America’s premier Jewish magazine, was founded in 1975 by Nobel Prize laureate Elie Wiesel and acclaimed writer Leonard Fein. Fiercely independent, Moment is not tied to any organization, denomination or point of view and offers a balanced accounting of the Jewish experience in America, focusing on political, lifestyle, cultural and arts coverage.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on publication.
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“CPM is an easy-reading, homespun magazine featuring coal people and coal towns, with special sections on news and product development.” 40% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms one month after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within one week. Sample copy available by email. Subscription $25. Guidelines available by email.
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Pays flat fee of $250 for up to 2500 words.
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"FreeFall encourages the voices of new, emerging, and established Canadian writers while providing a platform to be proud of for their quality work." 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Buys first rights for 3 months. No reprints. Responds within 3-6 months.
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Pays $10 per page for fiction/non-fiction and $25 for poems." 4000 word maximum.
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Freelance Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 03/27/20
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NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM.
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30 freelance jobs!
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Freelance Local Reporter/Editor – must live in the Tampa, FL area
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Freelance Lifestyle Health & Wellness Content Writer
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Freelance True Crime Writer
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Freelance Women’s Lifestyle & Entertainment/Food & Restaurant Website Editor
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Freelance Finance or SEO Specialist Writer
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Freelance Adult Toy Content Writer
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Freelance Fitness & Lifestyle Bloggers
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Freelance Tech News Writers
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Freelance Copywriter & Editor
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Freelance Hardware Technical Writer
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Freelance Database Administrator Curriculum Writer
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Freelance Commerce Editor
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Freelance Food & Lifestyle Writer – Pays $13-$19/hour
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Freelance Writer – Pays $10-$12/hour
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Freelance SEO Marketing Writer – Pays $50/article
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Freelance Sustainable Fashion & Wellness Lifestyle Blog Writer and Curator – Pays $15/hour
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Freelance Sales & Marketing Copywriter
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Freelance Writers/Editor – Pays $40/hour
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Freelance UX Content Writer
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NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM.
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