December 23, 2008

Publishers Desk For December 23rd

UNDERCOVER AT AMAZON.CO.UK

A reporter at the The Sunday Times (UK) went undercover at Amazon.co.uk after receiving a tip about labor conditions. Read the article HERE.

DISCOVERED! More Self-Publishers Hit the Big Time

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6622217.html

THE HOLIDAYS WILL BE HERE SOON! MAKE A SOLDIER SMILE!!

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WHAT ARE THE CURRENT BEST SELLING BOOKS AT WRITERSWEEKLY?

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1. 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST ENTRY FEE - $5
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2. Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed
Your mind moves at lightning speed. Your writing should, too. Introducing the FAST System approach to writing.
Whether you hate writing, or you're an avid wordsmith, Writing FAST is the must-read book for writers of all levels.

3. Writing E-books for Fun and Profit
Explains how to get ideas for your e-book as well as how to write and publish an e-book.

4. The Write Markets Report - 12 ISSUES!
12 issues/year! The newest paying markets anywhere and each editor's current needs! Landing only one assignment will pay for your subscription many times over! Only $11.95.

5. The Accidental Medical Writer
If you've considered freelance medical writing as a career, but don't know where to start, then The Accidental Medical Writer is for you.

FILLING UP!

The WritersWeekly.com Winter 2009 24-Hour Short Story Contest
is now accepting 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

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