Who owns the rights to your 24-hour short story contest entry? You do!!
Hello. Was wondering, if I did not win the contest, can I submit my story to a magazine or other publishing company?
How to Avoid Giving Yourself (and Your Publisher) LEGAL Nightmares! by Harvey Randall
Could you, not your publisher, get sued for your book? What about fair use? How many ways can an author get sued???
Tropical Storm Erika? Pffftt!!!
Last weekend was our future son-in-law’s bachelor party in Key West. Of course, Tropical Storm Erika wanted to attend…and not in a fun way.
Love the New Site!
Your new design inspired me to write you WITHOUT asking you a specific question or seeking help of some kind! I’m always grateful that you perform such substantial work for so many writers, including me! …
This Question Might Alter Your Writing Career! by Carli Brinkman
As writers, we notice copy. We notice it everywhere. Sometimes, we notice it because it appeals to and inspires us. But most of the time, as professionals with a great appreciation for the effective written word, we notice it because it’s mediocre, or just plain bad. However, in these moments when you find yourself rewriting poorly worded copy in your head
How to KEEP WRITING through Holidays, Special Events, and More! by Wendy Hobday Haugh
For years, I allowed hosting responsibilities for family birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions to sidetrack me from writing. As a mother of 3, and piano teacher to 25, the needs of my family and regular paycheck always came first, and my writing? Dead last …
My traditional publisher won’t promote my book! What’s an easy, affordable way to do it myself?
In 2002, my book was published by (a traditional publisher). It’s a book on creative writing for teachers. I don’t think the publisher could afford marketing and I did not have time with my job at a museum. Any ideas for how to promote?
WritersWeekly Needs Creative, FRESH Articles NOW!
This week, for the first time in a long time, I revised our writer’s guidelines. For some reason, we’ve been getting an increasing number of queries that aren’t in any way whatsoever related to writing or publishing. Over just the past weekend alone, I received queries about pets, retirement living, home building, and stocks. Now, I do realize that some publications have titles that may be subtle or even confusing to potential readers and writers …
Brand New AC Still Not Working After One Week!
For the past week, we’ve been staying at our daughter’s house. The AC guys installed a brand new unit, but the house wouldn’t get below 80 during the day and it was very humid inside. I suspected something was wrong with the unit or installation. I texted the technician that night and he called me right away, which was nice. He said they’d had a problem with the intake attachment. Sure enough, the next morning they found it had …
From Microsoft Layoff to Successful Freelance Career! by Sabrina Zackery
Writing has been in my blood from the day my Honors English teacher gave me an A- on my final paper. Up until that moment, I thought I was going to fail the class, never graduate, and my mother would have my head. I did graduate and went on my merry way, living a life full of twists and turns. Subsequently, I wound up putting my writing career on the back burner. When my position at Microsoft was off-shored in 2008 …