Published on November 11, 2021
writing career advice

ban·dit: a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. an outlaw or highwayman. (dictionary.com)
It’s bad enough when publications don’t pay writers. But, when the publication is named BANDIT FICTION…
Published on November 11, 2021
book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

Buying press release services to announce getting published in a small magazine is a very bad idea.
Published on November 11, 2021
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I am always stunned when authors flat refuse to promote their books. When I first hear this from an author (and, I do hear it a lot) I’m not sure if it’s ego, laziness, or apathy…
Published on November 11, 2021

After a month of having our adorable “big baby,” we have determined that Tank is…special.
Published on November 4, 2021
Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, who won 1st Place in the Fall, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest? ***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 free! NOTE: […]
Published on November 4, 2021
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There are only 51 days until Christmas. That’s 36 business days. Most full-service print on demand/publishing services firms take around 4-6 months to get a book to market. Some offer rush services but NONE of them offers a 2-week publishing program…except BookLocker…
Published on November 4, 2021
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I would like them to write short stories for NaNoWriMo…
Published on November 4, 2021

I was on the other side of the door, watching the doorknob mysteriously turn. I thought we had a ghost! But, then the door opened and Tank pranced out, head held high, proud as can be…
Published on October 29, 2021
Congratulations to Barbara Reukema for being first to answer: Debbie called herself a “real writer.” Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, what did “Diva Debbie” call herself? ***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 […]
Published on October 29, 2021

While the skeleton costumes looked fantastic, they were VERY uncomfortable. One size fits all = One size is very uncomfortable for all. Brian’s pants wouldn’t bend when he sat down. My pants were too tight around the knees (I do NOT have large knees) but ginormously huge around the waste so they kept trying to fall down. But, it was all for a good cause (the entire city was invited) so, instead of whining about mis-fitting polyester, we…