July 22, 2009

Publisher's Desk For July 22nd

EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON EMPLOYMENT AD WARNING SIGNS!

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/07/15/cb.avoid.job.scams/index.html

FALL '09 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST

The WritersWeekly.com Fall 2009 24-Hour Short Story Contest is open for entrants. The Fall contest is our most popular because it always has a crispy Fall theme! 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

Entry fee is $5. You can see the complete list of 85 prizes and sign up here: http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/contest.html

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

2. Blog Your Book to the Top
How to use blogging as a successful marketing tool.

3. 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.

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NEW BOOKS!

ATTENTION! The Art of Holding Your Audience in the Palm of Your Hand
Keep audience attention with these 18 effective, entertaining speaking strategies!

The Nitch Witch's Guide to Food & Cookery Book Publishers
Of the multitude of niche writing markets on the scene today, the food and cookbook niche is one that continues to grow steadily. Not only are more people cooking, but they are also being exposed to more cuisines.

Punctuation for Writers
Your most important task as a writer is to keep the reader reading, and punctuation has everything to do with that. Well-placed punctuation marks go quietly about their task, smoothly and invisibly guiding the reader...

BOOKLOCKER.COM BEST SELLERS!

1. Cancer-Free -- Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing
Healing cancer requires knowledge of alternative treatments. Here it is.

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A dying man's secret is all he has to lose.

3. Why the Church Needs More Bartenders
Stories about life, beer, and Jesus.

4. Remembering Your Soul Purpose
An ascension book/workbook for excavating your soul's unique contribution.

5. Stepping Into the New Reality
Survive the fall and move into your Heaven with ease.

6. Marlene's Piano
Jazz age pianist Marlene Piper finds music, freedom and love.

7. HONTO!
The oral history of an intelligence operation committed to paper.

8. The Ascension Primer
An ascension book describing the process and how we are affected.

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10. Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs
Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs - Infidelity Advice

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