Fiction Contest & Stuff

Got Fiction?

Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards contest is looking for submissions. Grand Prize winner receives a trip to the Writer's Digest Writing Conference in NYC, $2500 in cash, and some other WD goodies. Deadline is November 1, 2010. For details, click here.

This and That

Ran across these links the other day.

Info on the new FTC guidelines

Blog tips and profits from Yaro Starak 

Here's a short review on a writing book. Hmm, the reviewer's name sounds familiar...
Coffeehouse for Writers' Blog

Unplugging

Am hoping to finish lesson plans for my teen online writing course, so I am unplugging for the rest of the week.

What exciting things are you doing this week? :)

See you soon!
Happy writing,
Karen

 
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Summer Writing, Prompts, & a Contest

Summer Writing

My tutoring schedule is lighter in the summer, so I like to work on additional writing projects. In theory anyway. So far I've done little more than keep my head above water trying to catch up on things postponed through the spring. I'm encouraged, though, by the fact that time still remains to get some extra projects done. Many writing days are waiting in August...:)

What kind of writing are you doing this summer? Does your writing change with the seasons? Does a change of weather inspire you?

Writer's Digest Contest

It's time for the annual Writer's Digest Short Story Competition! They're looking for fiction that's 'bold, brilliant...but brief" with a word count of 1500 or less. First place prize is $3000, second place is $1500, and third place is $500. There are even prizes for fourth through twenty-fifth place. Deadline is December 1, 2010. To enter, click here. Don't forget to let us know if you win!

Awards

Several of you have blessed me with awards in the past few months. Forgive me for not posting about them sooner, it is not that I am not grateful, just really busy! I hope to post them soon. Thanks for your kindness and patience.

Writing Prompts

If you need a bit of inspiration, The Journal has interesting writing prompts to suit most any taste. Exercises include journaling, free writing, prose, poetry, memoir, and opinion prompts. If you're feeling brave, share one with us!

Don't forget to share about your summer or other writing projects. We're all ears. :)

Blessings for your weekend,
Karen

Self Published?

Have you self published a book, or know someone who has? Check out the Writer's Digest's Self Published Competition. The Grand Prize Winner gets $3000. That's not too shabby! First Place winners are awarded $1000 and the Honorable Mention winners receive a $50 gift certificate for Writer's Digest Books. Genres include fiction, non-fiction, children's books, reference, and poetry, among others. Books self published between 2005 and 2010 are accepted, and an entry fee applies. Click here for more details.

Is a self published book among your writing credits? Have you considered self publishing? What do you think that the pros and cons of self publishing are? Share your thoughts about it; I'd love to hear what you think.

Speaking of contests, don't forget to enter this week's One Year Blogoversary giveaway. Check out Monday's post for more details.

Have a good weekend. Happy Writing!