FundsforWriters - July 26, 2019 - Newsletter versus Blogging

Published: Fri, 07/26/19

FundsForWriters: Tips and Tools for serious writers to advance their careers!
  Volume 19, Issue 30 | JULY 26, 2019  
 
     
 

Message from the Editor


Earlier this week I sent out a request on Facebook for reviewers. The goal was to reach 100 reviews for each of the newest four books in my inventory in time for the next book, Edisto Tidings, which releases in late October. 

The result was 32 review copies going out. A handful of ebooks and the rest in print. I'm thrilled to have so many hands go up. Fingers crossed they all come through. 

Some asked for the older books. Some asked for multiple books. To those I had to decline.

What readers aren't aware of is that publishers no longer send out dozens of print review copies anymore. They put ebook copies up on NetGalley and that's it. However, I knew that a lot of my fans still read print and that I needed to invest in review copies to improve my image on Amazon. 

These books come out of my pocket.

The average cost of a print review copy, counting the book, wrapping, and postage, is $13. With a grand investment of $350+ (a few souls asked for ebooks), I sent my babies into the world in hope that readers love them well enough to place reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, the two prime places they are needed to make any sort of difference. 

Some ask me if it's worth it. How do you know if it is until you try? Unsure. But I know that when I did this in the past, the resulting number of reviews on Amazon have qualified my books for certain promotions from places like BookBub who are highly particular in who they accept. I do not believe I would have sold nearly as many books if I hadn't. 

Let me say thanks to Abigail Beal and Mary Beth Frisbie, reviewers who have already placed their reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, and also to Carrie Frisky who assured me via picture below that she was all over her review this weekend. 
Thanks to these lovely ladies. . . and to the others who volunteered. Can't wait to read what you think up online at Amazon.







C. Hope Clark
Editor, FundsforWriters
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EDITOR’S THOUGHTS


NEWSLETTERS VERSUS BLOGGING

While I hate giving away my age, years ago newsletters were fresh and new. The goal was to direct people to your website, and from there you sell your wares. We're talking 15-20 years. Few people could do newsletters, and there were few email delivery services that could handle a newsletter. Most people didn't want to pay for what an email could do anyway. That was the time period that FundsforWriters was born. It was cool to be in magazines.

After a few years, when I had graduated to four newsletters, and the Internet was becoming popular and THE place to be. . . when Amazon was fledgling but strong. . . folks came up with a blog. Blogger.com exploded in popularity, and everybody decided they needed a blog. The argument arose whether you needed a blog or a website.

The clock ticked on. . . blogs got creative with WordPress, websites incorporated blogs, and social media stepped up its game. Newsletters became passe. Everyone was everywhere, so what was the need? 

Podcasts, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc. came alive, and audiobooks took off. It was more attractive to see and hear someone. The trend was to become more interactive. 

Then suddenly blogs were history. . . and newsletters came back to life. I laughed the entire time, because I knew they would. Newsletters could be personal without intrusion. Some people don't have time to listen to talking heads. 

And then I read another post this week and chuckled out loud at how life comes full circle. 5 Ways to Convert Your Blog Readers to Subscribers - https://www.bookworks.com/2019/07/convert-author-blog-readers-subscribers/ . The goal now is to attract people to your newsletter via blog.

Listen. . . if you had jumped on every bandwagon spouted over the last 20 years, you've have bounced all over the place trying to be seen, heard, read, and followed. You'd be frustrated. You may or may not have a substantial readership because you were inconsistent. 

The lesson is. . . decide what works for you and work it to its fullest. Remember your focus. And understand that trends come and go, but your dear name is precious. Protect it by being mature, professional, and consistent.






 

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HOPE'S APPEARANCES



 

    
  • August 5 - 7 PM - Night Harbor Book Club, Chapin, SC
  • August 10 - 3PM - Edisto Bookstore, Edisto Beach, SC
  • August 24 - 9-4:30 PM - Sylva, NC - North Carolina Writers' Network West conference
  • September 3 - 7PM - Night Harbor Book Club, Chapin, SC
  • September 7 - 2:30 PM - Newberry Book Club, Newberry, SC
  • October 7 - 6PM - Greenwood Book Club, Montague's Restaurant, Greenwood, SC
  • October 25 - 3PM - Edisto Bookstore, Edisto Beach, SC
  • March 23, 2020 - 7:15 PM - St. Andrews Women's Club, Irmo, SC
     





 

 
NEXT CONFERENCE! As always, when I'm asked to present at a conference, I promote it graciously in the newsletter. Here's the next one, in Sylva, NC. A one-day fun time that I hope you'll attend. 






SUCCESS QUOTE

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— Stewart Stafford


 

SUccess Story



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Featured article

 

How LinkedIn Networks You like a Pro

By Dorit Sasson

Recently I needed to build momentum as a certified SEO copywriter. Enter LinkedIn, a highly undervalued networking resource for writers, and suddenly, I had a new strategy for landing writing gigs.  

The types of writing gigs one reaches for on LinkedIn can be typically found under “search job” tab where you also enter your location. There is a plethora of niche driven writing and editor jobs which companies and agencies pay big bucks to advertise. Such gigs include technical, romance, email marketing writer, B2B/B2C, freelance, copywriting, digital content, SEO writers, among many others.

But consider also using LinkedIn to network with potential people who may need your services. For example, if you’re an SEO content writer, you might want to network with CEOs of SEO agencies. Or if you are a freelance writer, you might want to connect with editors or publishers. 

There are two ways to leverage LinkedIn as a professional. The first is optimizing your LinkedIn profile and the second is networking.  

Be Keyword Friendly 

Just like on any social media site, your prospect has just a few seconds to size you up. There are two prime real estates on LinkedIn: Your title and your profile. 

1) A professional title that spells out your focus or niche.  Keywords help you build professional credibility. They are also used by recruiters, hiring prospects, managers, publishers, and editors – basically anyone who may need your services. Other titles include digital marketing specialist/digital marketer, business ghostwriter, SEO writer/content creator. Don’t forget to add your location and areas you’re certified in such as “Google certified” and “SEO copywriting.” Consider narrowing your niche if you are a B2B or B2C freelance writer especially if you offer expertise in technology or software.

2) A strong profile describing how you help clients. Using a bit of sales copy helped me restructure my profile so it’s not about me but what I can do for the client. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doritsasson/)  Consider using the powerful second person, “you.” What does your prospect currently struggle with and need help with? If your prospect is a hiring manager representing clients, what are your client’s pain points? 

Increase Personal Outreach

The more people you know on LinkedIn, the higher the chances your profile will be seen by the right people. When I reach out to prospects, I make sure to say, “We’re mutually connected by person x,” which automatically increases my professional credibility. Invest 15-30 minutes a day to increase the numbers of your professional network. 

Adjust Your Profile Settings

Once you increase your networking pool, start making those direct contacts. Leverage your network by also taking note of those who have viewed your profile. Adjust your settings under “Privacy,” so your profile is viewed by both contacts who you aren’t connected to you via LinkedIn and those who are. 

When a prospect views my profile, I immediately follow up with this short but sweet note: 

Hey, Prospect X,
I noticed you were looking at my profile. I was just wondering if you needed marketing, writing, or any SEO support. If so, I’d be happy to hop on a call and talk with you. 
Thanks!


There you go…nothing too scary!

Post Regularly

Finally, be sure to post regularly. No-one wants to hop on your LinkedIn profile only to find that the last time you’ve posted was six months ago. Inactivity shows a lack of professional commitment. 

Happy networking!

Bio - Dorit Sasson, award-winning author of the memoir Accidental Soldier is also the creator of SEO with Soul (www.doritsasson.com) . Through her SEO content writing services, courses and webinars, she empowers the busy authorpreneur with information how to increase website traffic and conversions. To learn more about Dorit and how she can help build your author platform with search engine optimization, click here. http://www.doritsasson.com/seo-copywriting-for-authorpreneurs-updated-for-2019/


 

COmpetitions



WRITER'S DIGEST SELF-PUBLISHED EBOOK AWARDS
https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/self-published-ebook-awards
ENTRY FEE $99. Deadline August 1, 2019. Writer’s Digest’s 6th Annual Self-Published Ebook Awards honors the best self-published ebook(s) in eight of the most popular categories with $5,000 in cash, a featured interview in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to the ever-popular Writer’s Digest Annual Conference in New York City. In addition to $13,000 in total cash prizes, all entrants will receive a brief commentary on their work from one of Writer’s Digest’s judges. Categories: Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Memoir, Young Adult, Nonfiction (General, Cookbooks, Reference, Guidebooks, Textbooks). The competition is open to self-published authors of English-language ebooks which were published (or revised and republished) electronically between 2014 and 2019. 



INTO THE VOID FICTION PRIZE
https://intothevoidmagazine.com/into-the-void-fiction-prize/
$12 ENTRY FEE CANADIAN. Each entry comes with a free one-year online subscription to Into the Void worth $9.99. Deadline November 1, 2019. Maximum 5,000 words. First Place: $1,000 + publication on the website and in print Issue 15 of Into the Void. Second Place: $200 + publication on the website and in print Issue 15 of Into the Void. Third Place: $100 + publication on the website and in print Issue 15 of Into the Void. 



WOVEN TALE PRESS CONTEST
https://www.thewoventalepress.net/wtp-literary-art-competitions/
$25 ENTRY FEE. Submissions open August 15–October 15, 2019. First prize a one-week creative retreat to the legendary Hamptons of Long Island, NY; publication in The Woven Tale Press; and a complimentary copy of the print edition. Second prize $300 and publication. Third prize $100 and publication. 



CRAFT FIRST CHAPTERS CONTEST
https://www.craftliterary.com/first-chapters-contest/
$20 ENTRY FEE. Deadline July 31, 2019. International submissions are allowed. First chapters of unpublished book-length fiction only. Limit 6,000-word count maximum. Winner: $2,000 award and a manuscript critique of the novel or novella, up to 100K words, by The Artful Editor. Runners-up: $500 and $300 award respectively for the second and third place finalists. Agent review of the top three entries by Samantha Fingerhut of Compass Talent—Samantha will offer feedback on the first 25 pages of the project and accompanying query letters. Publication of the top three excerpts in CRAFT, each with an introduction by Naomi Huffman, and an Author’s Note (craft essay) to accompany the excerpt by each of the writers.  


 

GRANTS / FELLOWSHIPS / CROWDFUNDING



NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY
https://howlround.com/residencies
In collaboration with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, HowlRound Theatre Commons established the National Playwright Residency Program (NPRP) in 2013. The program provides three years of salary, benefits, and a flexible research and development fund for a diverse group of American playwrights at selected theatres around the country. More than a standard residency, we conceived this initiative as an intervention into the traditional relationships between artists and institutions, as a way of reimagining what institutions might look like when an artist’s voice is at their cores.



FILMMAKERS WITHOUT BORDERS GRANTS
http://filmmakerswithoutborders.org/grants/
Deadline August 1, 2019. Proposed projects should address one of the following themes: social justice, women’s voices, youth voices, identity, cultural exchange, climate change. Proposed projects should meet the following requirements: 100 percent of funds dedicated to the film project (not to salaries or large equipment purchases), scheduled for completion within 365 days of application deadline, and subtitled in English. Grants are available for all of the following stages of production: Development, Production, Post-production, Film Festival Applications. Grants are available in the following amounts (Tier 1 – Tier 4): Development: $250, $500, $750, or $1,000; Production: $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000; Post-production: $250, $500, $1,000, or $2,500; Film Festival Applications: $100, $250, $500, or $750.



LEWIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS
https://arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/
Deadline September 17, 2019. The Lewis Center for the Arts, in collaboration with other University departments, offers two artist fellowship opportunities. Both are designed to support artists, in all artistic disciplines, who demonstrate great promise. Princeton Arts Fellows spend two consecutive academic years (September 1-July 1) at Princeton University and formal teaching is expected. The normal work assignment will be to teach one course each semester subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, but fellows may be asked to take on an artistic assignment in lieu of a class, such as directing a play or creating a dance with students. The Hodder Fellowship is open to artists demonstrating “much more than ordinary intellectual and literary gifts.” Fellows are selected more “for promise than for performance.” Fellowships are for one academic year and provide the opportunity to pursue an independent project. No teaching is required. A stipend is provided.



THE THEATER PROJECT
https://www.thetheaterproject.org/playwrights-workshop.html
Each month, one play is chosen for a public script-in-hand presentation at the Cranford Community Center, which includes a discussion between the author and the audience. Each year we present the “Kaleidoscope Kabaret of One Act Plays" at least once and sometimes twice per year. These productions showcase our playwrights and give them the opportunity to see their work performed on stage before a live audience. The Theater Project is committed to providing new writers the opportunity to hone their work and present their plays to the public for feedback. To join the Playwrights Workshop, a writer submits representative pieces to Mark Spina, Artistic Director. The work is then reviewed by two or three current members of the group who offer feedback and make a recommendation on accepting you into the group. Location Union, NJ. 



DORA MAAR HOUSE FELLOWSHIP
https://www.mfah.org/fellowships/doramaarhouse/
The Brown Foundation Fellows Program, based at the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, France, provides residencies of one to three months for mid-career professionals in the arts and humanities to concentrate on their fields of expertise. Fellowships beginning March 1 or after and ending no later than June 30: Applications due by October 15, 2019. The program offers residential fellowships lasting for between one and three months. The successful candidates receive: Travel expenses to and from Dora Maar House, reimbursement for reasonable shipping costs for materials such as books and research files, a stipend of US$50 per day for basic living expenses, a private bedroom, bathroom and studio. Use of all communal facilities, and a cell phone and €30 worth of credit (provided upon request).



ILLINOIS INDIVIDUAL ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM
http://arts.illinois.gov/Individual%20Artist%20Support
The IAS program encompasses two different tracks. Each track has specific limitations and requirements. Review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals. Artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year. Artist Project Track (IAS/AP) supports individual artists in the production and presentation of an artistic project. Applicants may request a maximum of 75 percent of the total cash expenses of the project up to $4,000. The minimum request is $500. Applicants must secure a cash match to cover the remaining costs.
Professional Development Track (IAC/PD) supports professional development opportunities related to an individual artist's career.  Applicants can request grant amounts between $500 and $1,500 with no cash match required. Applicants must secure funds to cover any remaining costs exceeding $1,500. This program has an open deadline and will support activities that occur by August 31, 2020. Applications must be received eight weeks prior to the start date as identified in the application. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received and will be accepted until funds are fully committed or by May 15, 2020.



EFFING FOUNDATION
https://www.effing.org/grants
Deadline July 31, 2019. We focus on supporting #ownvoices: that is, people who are members of disadvantaged groups doing work that is grounded in their experiences. In particular, we are looking to fund ongoing work and one-off projects by people with one or more marginalized identities, including women (cisgender and transgender), people who are members of gender/(a)sexuality/relationship minorities, people of color, people of size, neurodiverse people, and/or people with disabilities (mental illness, chronic illness, and/or other physical disabilities). We make grants to support both ongoing work and one-off projects. 





 

FREELANCE MARKETS



GARNET AND BLACK ATTACK (SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS)
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3242d403aa04a751
Garnet and Black Attack, the SB Nation blog covering the South Carolina Gamecocks, is hiring writers. The writers will be responsible for helping cover Gamecocks sports - primarily football, but basketball and other athletics, too - on an agreed-upon schedule. These are remote contractor positions that pay monthly stipends. Some daytime availability is preferred. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and a sports-related writing sample. 


 
FIRESIDE 
https://firesidefiction.com/submissions
Fireside holds a submissions period for each upcoming issue of Fireside Quarterly. We will be open to submissions for short stories during the following periods: Submissions for the July 2020 issue of Fireside Quarterly will be open from August 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019; Submissions for the October 2020 issue of Fireside Quarterly will be open from December 2, 2019 to December 6, 2019. We accept short stories up to 3,000 words. Our budget allows us to pay for up to 7,000 words per month, which means we are always going to buy more shorter fiction than longer stories. Payment of 12.5 cents per word. 



CATALYST MAGAZINE
http://www.catalystmagazine.net/writers-guidelines
CATALYST is a newsprint magazine that has served as Salt Lake City’s resource for creative living since 1982. We’re always on the lookout for great local writers, both to take story assignments from our editor as well as to present us with stories and story ideas. Please note: We are primarily looking for writers to approach us with story ideas they would like to write. Our feature stories generally run 2,000-4,500 words. Smaller stories usually run between 600-1,500 words. We pay $.10/word, upon publication. Some in-depth, research-heavy articles will be paid at $.12/word. We are most interested in pieces on the following topics: Arts, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Progressive, Politics, Health, Spirituality, Healthy/Organic Food, Transportation (alternative, etc.), Gardening/Food Security.



AARP
http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/info-05-2010/writers-guidelines-aarp-magazine.html
People 50+ live their most fulfilling lives. Story idea letters for specific features and departments should be one page in length and accompanied by recent writing samples. Features and departments cover the following categories: Finance: investments, savings, retirement, and work issues; Health and Fitness: tips, trends, studies; Food and Nutrition: recipes, emphasis on healthy eating; Travel: domestic and international; Consumerism: practical information and advice; General interest: new thinking, research, information on timely topics, trends; Relationships: family matters, caregiving, living arrangements, grandparents.



WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
https://www.wihe.com/info/submission-guidelines/
Our mission is to provide women on campus with practical ideas and insights to be more effective in their careers and lives. We want women in higher education to gain the power they need to win respect, influence others, sell ideas and take their rightful place in leading society. Our goal is to enlighten, encourage, empower and enrage women on campus and to win acceptance of women not only higher education but also our larger society. Word counts are estimates, but we don't publish articles over 1,500 words. We pay $150 per solicited guest contribution. Currently, WIHE is not paying for unsolicited guest submissions. (Which means query with ideas first.)



COLLIDOR
https://collidor.submittable.com/submit
Collidor is a science fiction appzine. We seek character and relationship-driven stories from the full gamut of subgenres of speculative fiction, as long as there is a scientific or technological element that reflects the existential conditions for life forms and consciousness (human or otherwise). We are unfortunately not accepting horror, pure fantasy, vampire or zombie-themed stories unless they meet the above criteria. We are accepting pitches for essays, reviews, opinion pieces and editorials that would be of interest to our readers. Topics include science, technology; book, movie and game reviews; geek/fandom culture, interviews, artist profiles, and event coverage. We pay $0.25 per word for the first 5,000 words, $0.20 per word for the next 5,000, and $0.10 per word up to 18,000 words. We pay $0.11 per word for serialization rights for the entire series. We pay $0.10 per word for previously published stories.



BRIARPATCH MAGAZINE
http://briarpatchmagazine.com/submissions
Briarpatch Magazine publishes writing and artwork on a wide range of topics, including current events, grassroots activism, electoral politics, economic justice, ecology, labour, food security, gender equity, indigenous struggles, international solidarity, and other issues of political importance. We welcome pitches from unpublished writers, seasoned freelancers, front-line activists, and anyone else with a story to tell and a desire to tell it compellingly. Our standard rates of pay are as follows:

$100 – Profiles, short essays, reviews, blog posts, and parting shots (generally <1,500 words)
$200 – Feature stories, photo essays (generally 1,500-2,500 words)
$300 – Research-based articles and investigative reportage with extensive primary research (generally 2,500-3,000 words)



YAM MAGAZINE
https://www.pageonepublishing.ca/submission-guidelines/
YAM magazine celebrates the unique personalities, trends, and tastes that make Greater Victoria such a desirable place in which to live. This vibrant magazine features exclusive, original content designed to inspire readers, with a focus on home and garden, food and wine, experiential travel, arts and culture, health and fitness, and lifestyle. We are looking for features of 1,200 to 3,000 words in length, as well as shorter pieces.



DOUGLAS BUSINESS MAGAZINE
https://www.pageonepublishing.ca/submission-guidelines/
Douglas readers are Southern Vancouver Island’s business elite — entrepreneurs, influential decision-makers, CEOs and upper management. Editorial topics include in-depth business features, profiles, real estate and development, finance, sales and marketing, technology, business lifestyle, and resources. Like all of our publications, Douglas is designed to be coffee-table worthy and is a respected source for readers seeking the inside track on business. Pays 40 cents/word.



5280
http://www.5280.com/writersguidelines
5280 is the premiere monthly guide to the arts, entertainment, dining, and lifestyle issues in Denver. We accept pitches for our front-of-the-book sections, Compass, Culture, Adventure, and Eat & Drink; for our departments/columns; and for our feature well. Front-of-the-book stories, which are short, lively takes on life in Denver, run anywhere from 50 to 400 words. Departments are generally 800 to 1,500 words and cover everything from travel to sports to politics. Features can run up to 6,000 words.



1859 OREGON'S MAGAZINE
http://1859oregonmagazine.com/writers-guidelines
1859 is an exploration of the state’s rich history, its incredible destinations and colorful personalities. Departments like “What I’m Working On,” “Home & Design,” “Ventures,” and “Sound Off” will resonate with residents of Oregon. Departments like “From Where I Stand,” “The Road Reconsidered,” “Home Grown,” and “Top 5” are visual and editorial pollen that attracts the travel bee. Payment varies from $0.30/word to $0.50/word, with web-only copy at a lower rate. We pay on publication. 1859 Oregon's Magazine buys all rights, although there can be some exceptions.



CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: YOU GO, GIRL - 101 STORIES ABOUT FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
http://www.chickensoup.com
Deadline December 15, 2019. You are in charge of your life and the decisions you make. A woman doesn't have to lose her femininity or become a bully. A woman doesn't have to be single or divorced to be looked upon as independent. Married women and women in relationships are independent, too. We are looking for your true stories on how you are running your life, how you became empowered and achieved independence. Your story will help young women feel stronger, more capable, and more confident...more empowered. No fiction. Limit 1,200 words. Payment is $200 and ten copies of the book. 


 

Publishers/agents


 
PETERS FRASER + DUNLOP
https://petersfraserdunlop.com/about-us/
Peters Fraser + Dunlop is one of the longest-established literary and talent agencies in London. We develop industry-leading work in the fields of literature, film, television, radio, audio, public speaking, digital platforms and journalism. We work closely with our clients to connect them with the right partners, across the media, while protecting their rights every step of the way.



THE BLAIR PARTNERSHIP
https://www.theblairpartnership.com/about/
As J.K. Rowling’s agent, we have pioneered a new approach to representation that has helped to create and continues to constantly grow one of the world’s major entertainment franchises. We represent a range of people internationally, from debut and established writers to broader talent across business, politics, sport and lifestyle. Our range of work spans publishing, digital, dramatic rights and film production.



WATSON, LITTLE
https://www.watsonlittle.com/about/
Watson, Little Ltd is a long-established literary agency that offers a full service to its clients across all aspects of media. It has an outstanding track record and has represented a number of celebrated, bestselling and prize-winning authors over the years. Its current authors feature some of the world’s leading and most exciting novelists, children’s writers, historians, illustrators, and specialist writers, each of whom are at the top of their respective fields of expertise. Watson, Little’s agents combine years of experience in many different aspects of the publishing industry with modern and author-centred attitudes and a keen awareness of the changing face of the industry. All forms of media are handled in-house by Watson, Little staff or associates with a view to developing each client’s long-term career as a writer or illustrator.



PROSPECT AGENCY
https://www.prospectagency.com/faq.html
Prospect Agency values literature that surprises, breaks conventions, transports the reader to a new world, but never forgets the basics of storytelling: strong characters and a gripping narrative. Check each agent’s bio for what they are looking for. Agency specialties are: Romance, Women's fiction, Literary fiction, Fantasy and sci-fi, Mysteries and thrillers, Young adult/children's literature, Picture book writers and illustrators. We do not accept poetry, textbooks, plays, or screenplays.



PERRY LITERARY
https://www.perryliterary.com/
Seeking the following. NONFICTION: Narrative nonfiction (music, film, television, sports, pop culture, biography, politics, current affairs, medical, journalism, history, legal history, and travel), Business books (business biography, history, business technology, economics), Cookbooks, Food and Wine, Parenting, Philosophy, Photography, Psychology, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Self-help, True Crime. FICTION: Literary fiction, Historical fiction, Legal thrillers, Picture books. In addition to his agency services, Joseph is an attorney who performs legal work for authors, publishers, editors, and other publishing industry professionals. 



SAPERE BOOKS
https://saperebooks.com/about/submissions/
We are looking for Crime Fiction, Mysteries, Thrillers, Women’s Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action and Adventure (Military, Naval and Aviation Fiction) and History. At the moment we are not looking to publish any Children’s Fiction, YA, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Erotic Fiction or Poetry.


 

SPONSORS

 
 

I’m delighted to share the news that my friend, the author and writing teacher, Joan Dempsey is once again offering a free online class, which is open now and immediately available as soon as you enroll. I cannot say enough good about this lady and her skills. This time she is covering a topic that we can all use more knowledge of, and I suggest you attend her free class. That's part of what I love about Joan . . . she legitimately gives you something free, and you walk away educated whether or not you buy whatever comes at the end of the program. Trust me. . . the class is without strings, and you'll be a better writer for attending. 

Her newest class is called Self-Editing for Writers: An Introduction.

In this free class, you will . . .

  • Explore the difference between a shitty first draft vs. the ongoing edit;
  • Learn how listening carefully can help you assume your role as editor;
  • Determine which of the four approaches to self-editing will work best for you;
  • Find out why it's important to open strong and avoid backstory; and
  • See how using specific action rather than pointless activity can enhance your scenes.

I encourage you to check it out—Joan’s always got great advice for writers!

Learn More and Enroll Today (It’s Free)

Enjoy!

C. Hope Clark



 









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