World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For November, 2019!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column. Get ready to chuckle!
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We Told Them NOT to Write about THIS…So They Wrote About THAT! Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com FALL, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
Children catching falling sugar maple leaves, a cold, dangerous river, a protective mother…and a toothless man with a dripping red shirt… You’re going to LOVE the winning stories for the Fall 24-Hour Short Story Contest! DO NOT MISS THE FIRST PLACE WINNER! IT’S AWESOME!!
Are You an Arrogant Speaker? Five Rules for Enchanting Your Audience! – by Wendy Hobday Haugh
THIS IS A GREAT ARTICLE! Getting a chance to publicly speak in front of a group of fans or fellow writers is a great opportunity for any writer. By following some basic guidelines, and avoiding certain pitfalls, you can make a great impression, and keep your audience enraptured!
Tell YOUR Story to CRACK Writer’s Block! by Dennis Peterson
It was one of those days when the Muse refused to appear. Nothing I wrote was right! Sitting before my keyboard, I struggled with writer’s block, staring blankly at the nearest wall. Suddenly, a picture frame on that wall came into focus and I read the caption beneath the photo of an antique typewriter…
GOOD ADVICE OR NOT? Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?
Should this author invest months or years doing what the agent suggests…when he/she hasn’t even contacted any traditional publishers yet? Is he/she actually trying to sell expensive services to the author? You won’t believe the things this agent suggested…
Win BIG with Small Writing Contests – By Rachel Carrington
Entering writing contests is a great way to supplement your income between writing projects. A list of free and low-entry-fee contests is featured right here!
Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish. DON’T BE KAREN!
It’s astounding how many “authors” think this is a unique thing to do, and an easy way to write a book…
Writers – Having Too Many Irons in the Fire Can Be a GOOD Thing! – by Dennis L. Peterson
4 benefits to working on multiple projects at once!
LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Spring, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Has your yucky, brown snow melted? Are beautiful flowers budding in your yard? Can you believe Easter is FINALLY almost here??? But…all may not be as bright and sunny as it seems! You’ll find out what we mean when you see the contest topic in your in-box (and on the WritersWeekly website) this Saturday! Grab a fresh cup of coffee, open a window to enjoy the fresh spring air, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing! WE CAN’T *WAIT* TO SEE WHERE YOUR IMAGINATION TAKES US!
How I Found an Entirely Unique Writing Niche While on Vacation! – Martin Mulcahey
Many fellow passengers were immersed in books. As an avid reader, it occurred to me that it would interest Americans what European bibliophiles are reading. Interview opportunities abounded as travel between destinations is often boring…
