“I’m afraid that self-publishing company is going to steal my manuscript!”
How do I know they won’t take my rights, or steal my manuscript from me altogether?
Writers, Got Mood Swings? You Can Profit From Them! by Wendy Hobday Haugh
People have mood swings. It’s a fact of life. So, why not put them to good use in your writing? I was furious, stunned, and bereft years ago when my first husband left me. But, right away, my writer’s brain kicked in. I vowed to make the most of my situation by writing about it and garnering some much-needed income.
Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Winter, 2017 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted for the WritersWeekly Winter, 2017 24-Hour Short Story Contest. In case you’re not familiar with our quarterly contest, this is how it works: On the date of the contest, at start-time, we send out the topic for that specific […]
In Just 1 Year, I Earned $23,000 Publishing My First Book! by Mikey Chlanda
I needed something to take my mind off of the injuries and upcoming rehab.
Letters and Comments for 03/08/2017
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WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 03/01/2017
Question for 03/01/2017: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com – What resolution (Dots Per Inch) should all images for print be when submitting a manuscript? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER […]
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs – 03/01/2017
NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM. Selfies – of people portraying characters in a book series. Pays $5-$10. The Shadowvectors Freelance Writers – to create persuasive, thought-provoking and charismatic copy. Pay is negotiable PressCable Freelance Marketing Content Writer You Need […]
“Angela, what’s your opinion about publishers and authors hiring ‘sensitivity readers?'”
The practice of hiring “sensitivity readers” is absolutely RIDICULOUS! Books are supposed to challenge readers’ thinking. They not only entertain readers, but also disturb, offend, spur people to action, expand our thinking, teach us about things, people, and societies that we would otherwise never be exposed to, and so much more! This is pre-publication censorship, plain and simple…
Do You Think Your Publisher is Ripping You Off? I Might Be Able to Help! by Angela Hoy
I’ve been publishing books for 18 years and I’d like to believe that I’ve seen it all. But, sure enough, every once in awhile, I see a new zinger. And, when I do, we’re very happy to investigate…
When Homeschooled Kids Get Sick…
“I’m not so sure I could shoot a gator but I could probably stab one!”