Posts made in March, 2014

Practical tips to promote your book on Twitter in less than 10 minutes a day.

Promoting your book on Twitter: a sane strategy for busy writers. Between updating your website and your Facebook, Tumblr, and Pinterest pages – not to mention writing your next book – the idea of spending time and creative energy on another endeavor may be daunting for writers. But, as this handy guide shows, you can do your book and your brand a world of good in just 10 minutes a day on Twitter. “Twitter for Authors in 10 Minutes...

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Tarcher/Penguin hosts the NYC Publishing & Creativity Conference for Writers

The New York City Publishing & Creativity Conference for Writers is the first ever conference of its kind hosted by the largest book publisher in the world—Penguin Random House. Whether you’ve written a book and are looking to get it published, or you are just starting your writing journey, The New York City Publishing & Creativity Conference for Writers is for you! You will: Be inspired by JULIA CAMERON, the author of the best-selling...

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Last call for entries! Able Muse Book Award (for Poetry) — 2014

$1000 prize plus publication of the winning manuscript by Able Muse Press. Finalists will also be considered for publication. Entry deadline: March 31, 2014 Final Judge: Molly Peacock Guidelines: Blind Judging by the Final Judge Molly Peacock. Initial screening by the Able Muse Editors. Entries may not be previously published, but individual poems and chapbook-length sections may have been if the previous publisher gives reprint permission....

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Katherine Paterson Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing

What is the Katherine Paterson Prize for YA and Children’s Writing? An annual prize for Young Adult and Children’s Literature. A chance for your YA and Children’s Lit to be read by Hunger Mountain editors and guest judges! What will the winner receive? One overall first place winner receives $1,000 and publication! Three category winners receive $100 each and publication. The categories are Young Adult (YA)  Middle Grade (MG) Picture Book or...

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Sports Fiction and Essay Contest

Now in its third year, this contest, sponsored by Winning Writers, seeks the best in original sports-themed fiction and essays. Published or unpublished welcome. Up to 6000 words. Entry Fee: $16 per story Deadline: May 31, 2014 Prizes: FICTION: First Prize, $1,000; Honorable Mentions, 5 awards of $100 each. ESSAYS: First Prize, $1,000; Honorable Mentions, 5 awards of $100 each. Visit...

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