storytelling

10 Secret Reasons Why That Publisher Rejected Your Book (That He/She Will Never Tell You About)

Published on May 20, 2022 author, book marketing, Censorship, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.

10 Ways to Plan a Successful Book Launch By BJ Bassett

Published on April 15, 2022 author, backstories, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

From refreshments to free give-aways, and so much in between, take these steps to ensure a successful book launch!

LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Spring, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!

Published on April 7, 2022 article ideas, Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling, welcomes new writers

As with every Spring contest, you can expect some beautiful flowers, warm breezes, and a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You’ll soon find out!!!

Why Having a “10,000-words-a-day” Writing Goal Was Too Much… By Christina Queen

Published on March 25, 2022 article ideas, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

So, why is a 10,000-word day goal so hard?

A Snowstorm, a Coffee Shop, and a Mysterious Item Under a Coat… – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Winter, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on March 10, 2022 Contests!, storytelling

Twinkle lights threaten to break the window in the wind, a blunt fingernail tapping a coffee cup, and a bell on a door that won’t stop ringing…

5 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning Writing Competitions – by Amanda Steel

Published on March 4, 2022 Contests!, storytelling, writing career advice

If you want a better chance at winning one of the highly coveted cash prizes at a writing competition, read this!

6 Things You Must AVOID When Marketing Your Book – by Amanda Steel

Published on March 4, 2022 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling

Marketing mistakes are time and money wasters!

Keeping Certain Books Out of the Hands of Children is NOT Censorship! – by Angela Hoy

Published on February 10, 2022 book marketing, Censorship, storytelling

When I was nine years old, I managed to get my hands on “Forever” by Judy Bloom. I devoured it. And, I came away a much more “knowing” 9-year-old girl. I won’t go into details but, at my maturity level back then, I had no business reading graphic teenage sex scenes and part of me changed during and after reading that book…

“Can I use the name of a real building / mall / hospital / etc. in my novel?”

Published on January 27, 2022 author, book marketing, legal, storytelling, writing career advice

Should I make up a fictitious hospital name for use in my novel? Yes. Read why.

LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Winter, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!

Published on January 20, 2022 article ideas, Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

Is it cold there? It’s downright frigid here! In fact, we’ve had 9 inches of snow in NW Georgia in the past 2 weeks! What better way to stay warm than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?!