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How Open Calls from Publishers Can Inspire You to Finally FINISH THAT MANUSCRIPT by Dawn Colclasure

Published on January 19, 2023 author, storytelling, writer's block, writing career advice

Some writers are notorious for starting books they just can’t finish writing. However, it’s not about being lazy.

LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Winter, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!

Published on January 19, 2023 Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every every Winter contest, you can expect some f-f-f-f-freezing temperatures, some romance, maybe something cozy, or creepy…or maybe none of the above! Ha ha ha!! You’ll soon find out!

The Knots on the Old Stick Matched Her Gnarled, Arthritic Knuckles… – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Fall, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on October 28, 2022 Contests!, storytelling

“It’s yours now,” the elder said as she handed over the thick stick, its knots and bumps matching her gnarled, arthritic knuckles. “But, be warned…”

When Family Members Don’t Read Our Work…

Published on October 28, 2022 author, storytelling, writing career advice

Nobody in my family has read all of my books.

How to Get Your Audiobook Customers to Buy Your Other Books! – by Neil Plakcy

Published on September 30, 2022 amazon, audiobooks, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, storytelling

A personal connection, and some crafty add-ons to the end of your audiobook(s) will keep readers coming back for more!

How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books – by Verity Partington

Published on September 16, 2022 author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, storytelling, writing career advice

You might be ignoring one of the most effective book marketing methods there is, the traditional email newsletter.

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

Published on September 16, 2022 Contests!, storytelling

As with every Fall contest, you can expect some some chilly air, beautiful leaves, perhaps some haystacks, apples, or pumpkins, maybe something cozy or creepy…or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You’ll soon find out!

This inn looks NOTHING like the brochure! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2022 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on September 9, 2022 Contests!, storytelling

As they turned away from the desk, room key in hand, the unkempt clerk muttered, “Ya both need to know there are paths in these here woods. Whatever ya do, do NOT…”