Published on September 4, 2026
According to this week’s podcast episode, name one controversial book that Brian owned in his teen years…that he probably shouldn’t have. ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post your answer in the comments section below. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: A FREE EBOOK OF THE WINNER’S CHOICE FROM BOOKLOCKER.COM! You must […]
Published on September 3, 2026
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Hand your attendees packets that will help them solve a mystery, experience a prophecy, or save a distant planet! And, hide some clues in the library!
Published on September 3, 2026
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A note on a windshield gets dismissed, an unopened package gets discarded, and LOTS of people are getting paranoid!!!
Published on September 3, 2026
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In the dark underworld of internet scammers, even THEY aren’t safe from each other!
Published on September 2, 2026
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“The Old Schoolhouse(R) Magazine is the #1 trade magazine for homeschool families. It is a quarterly print (125 page) publication, but is also accessible via online browser and via free apps at www.tosmagazine.com, and www.tosapps.com. It is available by subscription or in stores like WalMart, Walgreens, Target, Barnes & Noble, Kroger, and many Christian book outlets.” 30-50% freelance. Quarterly. Pays within 90 days of publication. Publishes 3 months to over a year after acceptance, based on needs. Buys First rights for 180 days. No reprints. Responds in 4-6 weeks. Guidelines online
Pays flat rate of $75 for up to 800 words.
Published on August 31, 2026
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Published on August 27, 2026
According to this week’s podcast episode, are men or women more likely to admit being scammed? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post your answer in the comments section below. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: A FREE EBOOK OF THE WINNER’S CHOICE FROM BOOKLOCKER.COM! You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to […]
Published on August 27, 2026
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That is NOT how the industry works, folks!!!
Published on August 27, 2026
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Brian D. Meeks, author of Mastering Amazon Descriptions, doubled his sales rates simply by rewriting his book descriptions.
Published on August 27, 2026
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What often drives long-term success is having one strong flagship book that introduces readers to the rest of your work!