INSULTING! “Can you send me a free critique of my short story/article/poem/book manuscript?”
I get a bit miffed that so many people assume that I will drop everything to critique their work for free.
LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS TOMORROW!! What Will the Fall, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Are the leaves changing yet in your neighborhood? They are here! And, what better way to entertain yourself than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?!
Will it be there be pumpkins, hay bales, and beautiful falling leaves? How about some crisp apples at an orchard? A cold wind, or an early snow perhaps? Maybe something dark and creepy awaiting unwary trick or treaters! Or…maybe not!
I Was Assaulted by a Hummingbird!
They were flying under the porch ceiling, in front of us, behind us, over our heads, etc. I said, “It’s only a matter of time before one of them flies into one of us. Keep your glasses on so you don’t lose an eye!”
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 09/10/21
Based on last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, if you’re buying books for Christmas gifts this year, what should you do? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post the answer in the comments section below. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s […]
Freelance Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 09/10/21
THE FALL, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST WILL BE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021! Our fall contest is the most popular one each year. Only 500 participants permitted so DON’T DELAY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY!! NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete […]
True Homeschooling Takes Less Time, and is FAR Less Stressful, Than Virtual Public School
Many kids are attending school virtually right now. And, there is no shortage of parents complaining about their kids spending more time in front of a computer screen than they ever did in class, and, sadly, lots of stories about frustration and tears. I’m here to tell you that it does NOT need to be that way!
Noisy neighbors force a camping family to… Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
The campers next to them were noisy, rude, and downright obnoxious. She winced each time more profanity echoed through the woods. The next morning, they packed up their belongings to head to another campground. But, when they were about to pull out…
Angela Shares a Brutally Honest Review of an Author’s Book Description on Amazon
I recommend pulling your book from the market.
If You’re Buying Books for Christmas Gifts This Year, You Should Start Shopping NOW. Here’s Why…
At BookLocker, we use the largest print on demand printer in the world. They sent out an email last week warning us about an industry-wide problem…
Seriously Now… WHAT Were the Chances?!?!
We forgot our key so the nice lady behind the counter got our mail for us. But, she accidentally grabbed the mail from the wrong box. I started flipping through our mail. It wasn’t ours. Guess whose it was?