My Recent Tiny Little Minor Amputation Surgery…
I blurted out, “I’m terrified of people who wear stethoscopes!” He immediately ripped his off. That did not help…
Another Reason Authors Must Own and Control Their Own Websites? CANCEL CULTURE!
If you let any other person or company host your website, they have the power to “cancel” you if they don’t like something in your book, something you wrote online, or even some of your social media posts. You may think you’re safe from this garbage right now but you never know which way the politically correct tide is going to move in the future…
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 09/23/2021
Congratulations to Diana Lyn Smith for being the first to answer “Bait and Switch” tactics. According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, what tactic should you beware of from writing clients? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post the answer in the comments section below. You must be a […]
“I’m 15 years old. Can I still write for you?”
“I’ve read your writer’s guidelines and I’d love to send you some article ideas. However, I don’t know if you have an age limit…”
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For September, 2021!
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. We’ve been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you!
Do NOT Hire a Designer BEFORE Choosing a Book Publisher!
Don’t pay professionals to format your manuscripts before choosing a publisher. Here’s why.
Can a Ghostwriter Be Sued for Libel or Invasion of Privacy?
“A woman wants me to ghostwrite a book about her abusive childhood? This makes me nervous. Could I be sued?”
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!”