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| I've written several books and published a few of them. I've had a great deal of success considering my small status as an independent or self-published author. I've blown expectations for average book sale out of the water, and managed to find two distinct ways to make an incredible living attached to my being a published author. Read More... |
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See the special report that's life-changing for struggling writers ...
Wondering how - and when - your writing will start to pay off
It's time to focus on where writers just like you can earn top dollar for their skills. And, this exclusive special report will show you not just one but NINE ways to turn your words into consistent, lucrative income.
Download your copy here - it's FREE to Writer's Digest members!
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| From full-time mother to famously prolific author, here's how one bestseller turned an appetite for reading everything into the ability to write anything. Read More... |
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| New literary agent Blair Wilson of Park Literary & Media is actively looking for middle grade and young adult fiction, as well as MG, YA, and adult nonfiction. In nonfiction, Blair is interested in narrative nonfiction, crafting/instructional, true crime, pop culture, lifestyle, sexuality & identity, design, and STEM topics. Here's how to query her ... |
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NORTH STREET BOOK PRIZE FOR SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS
3rd year, sponsored by Winning Writers, one of the Writer's Digest "101 Best Websites for Writers". Awards $1,500 each to three authors along with expert marketing services. Categories: General Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction & Memoir. Fee: $60. Deadline: June 30. Judges: Jendi Reiter and Ellen LaFleche.
winningwriters.com /north
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In this live webinar on May 11, literary agent Andrea Somberg will discuss the four major factors that determine every agent's decision. She will reveal the strategic questions that every agent asks, helping you position your project for optimal success. She will reveal the steps to crafting a query letter that will yield results and multiple manuscript requests. And she will discuss the steps to finding an agent that will help you realize your dreams. Here's what you'll learn by registering for this event:
- Why literary agents request some manuscripts and not others
- The four factors that every literary agent takes into account
- How to evaluate your project from an industry perspective, and use that to effectively position yourself and your book
- How to write a query letter that yields results
- How to find an agent that's the best fit for you
- And more!
Register by clicking here ... |
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| STARTS MAY 18! In this invaluable event, you'll get to work with an agent online to review and refine the first ten pages of your novel. You'll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you'll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work. Here's how it works. Read More... |
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| Many people list reality TV as a "guilty pleasure" (or worse, a total waste of time). But I've watched a lot of reality shows over the years, and there are always lessons to be learned, especially for writers. Read More... |
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Mother's Day Fiasco: To celebrate Mother's Day, you've invited the entire family over to celebrate. But instead of bringing your mom to the celebration, your father brings someone else-and tells you that this woman is actually your mother. How do you react? Is it someone you know? Write this scene.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here .... |
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