Published on August 27, 2016
For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted for the WritersWeekly Summer, 2016 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 contest to all registered entrants, while also posting it on WritersWeekly.com.
Published on August 27, 2016
Letters and Comments on previous WritersWeekly articles
Published on August 27, 2016
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Published on August 27, 2016
These jobs are expired. Please see the latest available jobs at the bottom of our home page – HERE Freelance Copywriter – for branding script blind ad Freelance News Writer – Pays $15/hour OpposingViews.com Freelance Full-time Media Reporter/Gossip Writer – Pay varies, includes benefits. Mediaite Freelance Automotive Blogger – Pays $20. exotic car website […]
Published on August 20, 2016
There was another story in the news this week about a lifelike doll being left in a hot car. A police officer arrived on the scene, broke the window, and attempted to perform CPR. That’s when he realized the “baby’s” skin was offering no resistance. The doll in question was a “reborn” doll. They are […]
Published on August 20, 2016
writing career advice
What if I told you there was a great way to attract more readers to your blogs, books, status updates or other writings? What if I told you there was a way that goes beyond great SEO, or in-store book signings? What if I told you attracting more readers is as simple as coming up with a catchy title for your work?
Published on August 20, 2016
Letters And Comments For 08/19/2016
Published on August 20, 2016
Print on demand, self-publishing
Over the last 2 weeks, we’ve received reports from authors that another well-known P.O.D. publisher recently kicked the bucket. In their email notice (which used the word “regret,” but offered no apologies, nor an explanation), they told authors to pay them ($250 to $300 per author!) if they wanted copies of their production files and an ISBN. That’s right. AFTER those authors paid upwards of $1,000, $2,000 or even more to get published, the publisher is trying to drain their wallets further…as they’re kicking those authors out the door…
Published on August 20, 2016
They now make more money as professional travelers, relying on income they generate from their travel blog…
Published on August 20, 2016
After 30 years in an administrative, management and corporate career, I knew I’d had enough. The daily trials and tribulations, while challenging and often rewarding, became a monotonous series of sameness. But, I still needed a job! The pull of a writing career drew me. I’d always written, ever since I’d first held a crayon, […]
