September 03, 2008

Publishers Desk For September 3rd

DO YOU HAVE A BLOG OR WEBSITE?

We're looking for anyone who might be interested in helping out with a promotion we're starting next week. You need to have a blog or website to participate. You'll get some free swag out of the deal, plus some attention for your blog or website.

If you are interested in hearing more details, email: richard@booklocker.com and put: "Promotion" in the subject line. He'll fill you in.

NOMINATE WRITERSWEEKLY?

Writer's Digest is accepting nominations for their 2009 list. To nominate sites for 2009, please send a nomination by email to writersdig@fwpubs.com with "101 Websites" as the subject line.

We'd sure appreciate it! :)

NEW, FUN CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 8TH!

* ANGELA'S CLASS - Remember, Write and Publish Your Life Story by Angela Hoy
* Creative Workout: Turning Everyday Objects, People and Events Into Stories!
* Marketing Boot Camp For Freelance Writers
* Cash in on Newsletter Writing and Publishing
* Cash in on Teens and Tweens!
* Writing As Healing: The Power Of Personal Stories
* Finish Your Novel in 8 Weeks!
* The Art of the Press Release (mini-course)
* Local Newspaper and Magazine Markets: Tap into Yours!

Read more at:
http://www.writersweekly.com/wwu/courses/

SUMMER 2008 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST WINNERS!

What was the topic of the last 24-hour short story contest?

The bells on the door were still echoing as she stepped further into the old toy store. The owner winked at her and turned back to his black and white television set. She reached under the rack on the back wall and pulled it out. It was just where she'd left it last week. She approached the counter and put the item down.

He turned to her, grabbed the item with surprise, and said, "This is NOT for sale..."

Where would you take this topic?

The winners of the WritersWeekly.com Summer 2008 24-Hour Short Story Contest have been posted! See the contest topic and the entire list of winners (and their prizes), and read the top three winning stories, here: http://www.writersweekly.com/contest/summer08winners.html

Congrats to the Top Three Winners!

1st Place - Apology by R. Scott Shanks, Jr., Hillsboro, OR

2nd Place - The Owner, the Girl and the Truck by Jack Mason, Binghamton, NY

3rd Place - This Round's on Me by Carol Scarr, Cincinnati, OH

THE 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS IN THREE WEEKS!

The WritersWeekly.com Fall 2008 24-Hour Short Story Contest is now open for entrants. Each contest is limited to 500 entrants. Contests usually fill up (it's tons of fun!), so don't delay if you want to participate.

1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $200

You can see the list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.php

DO YOU PAY WRITERS?

Email your ad to us and we'll run it at no charge. Send it to:
angela - at - writersweekly.com

MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!

Read their wants and needs at this great website:
http://www.anysoldier.com/

WANT YOUR WRITING-RELATED BOOK SOLD ON WRITERSWEEKLY?

If you've written a writing-related book and own your electronic rights, contact angela - at - writersweekly.com. WritersWeekly.com and Booklocker.com do NOT charge setup fees to list and sell non-fiction ebooks, and don't take any rights. And, you can cancel at anytime.

ARE YOU MISSING THE PARTY?

The Freelance Writing Forum is very active and we'd love to have you join us! http://www.writersweekly.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=15

WRITER'S GUIDELINES DATABASE

http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewforum.php?f=12

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT BEST SELLING EBOOKS AT WRITERSWEEKLY?

FREE EXCERPTS OF ALL BOOKS available at the links below.

1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
Entry fee and contest guidelines ebook.

2. The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print & Sell Your Own Book
Why Not Publish Yourself? Wouldn't you rather make more money, get to press sooner and keep control of your work?

3. Get Your Book on the Shelves: A Self Publisher's Insider Guide to Book Marketing
The self published and small press author will find the answer to the one question that sits on the top of everyone's mind; "How can I get my book on those shelves?".

4. Profitable E-mail Publishing: How To Publish A Profitable Emag
Angela Hoy, publisher of WritersWeekly.com, shares her secrets on how to make your ezine a success.

5. QUERY LETTERS THAT WORKED! Real Queries That Landed $2K+ Writing Assignments
Want to read real query letters that landed these contracts? Woman's Day - $2,800; Redbook - $3,500; Ladies Home Journal - $3,000; DiscoveryHealth.com - $2,000; Lifetime Magazine - $3,000; Life Extension Magazine - $6,480; Natural Remedies - $11,300; and many more!

NEW BOOKS

Creating Worlds: You Didn't Know You Could Do That
A book for anyone with a genuine interest in stories

Self Publishing POD Companies: BookLocker vs AuthorHouse, iUniverse, Xlibris, Lulu, and BookSurge

Get Your Book on the Shelves: A Self Publisher's Insider Guide to Book Marketing
Learn about the decision process that puts some self-published authors on the shelf and others in the street.