Writer's Relief newsletters

Here are the latest Writer's Relief newsletters with details of how to submit work, competition deadlines and more:

June 5, 2017 Connect With Us!   ...   Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us When readers or publishers search for you on the Internet—what do they find?   Here’s how more writers are reaching a bigger audience!   1) Social Media Presence Want to promote your author brand on social media, but don’t have the time or know-how? Our social media experts can maintain your social media accounts for you!   View Social Media Packages HERE.   2) An Author Website Need a website, but don't know where to start? Our tech-savvy Web designers know what needs to be included in your author website.    View our author website portfolio here.   Already have a website? Our team can evaluate what’s working—and what’s not.   Make sure your website and social media efforts are paying off!   www.WebDesignRelief.com   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET     One-of-a-Kind Gifts For Dads & Grads   Great gift ideas for writers and readers! Quote Of The Week   Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.   –Anna Quindlen   Ron Tells It Like It Is—And It's Wonderful!   I’m a successful client in that you guys helped me find my agent, who helped me get my book published.   —Ron F., Writer Writers Classifieds   The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web.     Take a look at our great books and professional book trailers!   We can create a professional book trailer for you! Call (866) 405-3003 for details.     Field Guide To Literary Agents     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     Publishing Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     The Happy Writer     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook       Our Summer Review Board Is Open!   Got summer vacation plans? Great!   But what about summer submission plans for your writing?   There’s an easy way to do both!   You grab your flip-flops and go on vacation—we’ll keep your writing career moving forward by making key submissions to the BEST literary agents and lit mag editors for your poetry, short stories, essays, or book.   Limited space is now available on our client list.   We’re considering submissions from writers on a first-come-first-served basis.   So if you’d like to get in, act fast!   And then, while you’re relaxing, recharging, and enjoying your summer, we’ll take care of targeting your submissions to the right agents or literary journals.   • Review Board consideration is free and confidential   • There are no requirements to join Writer’s Relief if you’re accepted   • Highly recommended and effective since 1994   • DEADLINE: June 22         Identify Your Untapped Strengths As A Writer   Here’s how to determine what you’re really best at as a writer—and smart ways to make the most of those skills.         Does Your Author Website Impress the Right People?   If you’re making submissions or posting on social media, you may have more website visitors than you realize.   Be sure your website is making a good impression and giving your visitors what they want.         Celebrate Renowned Poet Walt Whitman   Walt Whitman is one of the most important poets of the nineteenth century, and his work still has impact today.   Check out these surprising facts about this master poet!         More Articles: Confused About Genre?   Short Prose: Is It An Essay, Story, Or Something Between?   Fictiony-Nonfiction? Or Nonfiction-Fiction? What To Call Your Book Based On Real Life   Don’t Know Your Genre? Here’s What To Do       Writers Classifieds   The publishing opportunities listed in our Writers Classifieds are all winners—and you may be too! Here are just a few.   Subscribe now!   Stories Through the Ages Contests Stops Reading: 8/15/2017 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 4,000 Helpful Hints: Authors may write about any topic. Cash prizes of $500, $200, and $100 will be awarded and the stories from the top 15 entries will appear in a book published by Living Spring Publishers.   Swan Scythe Press Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 6/15/2017 Entry Fee: $18 First Prize: $200 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 20-32 Poetry Book Type: Chapbook   Housatonic Book Awards Stops Reading: 6/15/2017 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $1,500 Winning Entry Published? No Page Count Limit: 40+ Eligibility Limits: Full-length books published in 2015. Fiction is open to titles published in 2014 and 2015 Categories: Books, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry Chapbooks/Manuscripts   Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction Stops Reading: 6/15/2017 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: $2,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 8,000 Categories: Short Stories   Find more great publishing leads here!     Sneak Peek At Next Week   New LGBT Books For Your TBR List   Self-Publishing Mistakes To Avoid!   5 Hot Reasons to Submit Your Writing During The Summer Months   And More! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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Ronnie Smith
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Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075

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Summer Motivation: Keep Writing And Sending Submissions!   At Writer’s Relief, we know how easy it is to put aside your writing when the weather gets warmer and the oceans, mountains, and new cities beckon. And why not? Everyone’s taking a break now, right?   Wrong.   It used to be that the publishing industry slowed down for the summer, but that scenario went out with the typewriter ribbon and carbon copies. With today’s technology, literary editors and agents are reading and accepting work all summer long, whether they’re sitting dockside or desk-side. So don’t let these lazy days lull you into neglecting your writing or your submission schedule! In fact, the best time to send out submissions is right now, while your competition is off collecting seashells.   How To Stay Motivated And Build Your Writing Credits All Summer  Stick To A Schedule   If you have plans to spend time with friends and family in the evening, opt to write in the morning. Or, if the morning is when you get most of your visiting or everyday work done, it may be best to write before you sleep. To stick to your schedule, you can even set a timer.   And if the thought of spending your summer days researching the best literary agents and journals makes your head spin, we can help!  Our Review Board is now open, and we’re currently accepting clients with short stories, essays, poetry, and books.   Your odds of getting acceptances increase when you submit to the RIGHT places in the RIGHT way at regular intervals.   We do the research and paperwork; you just write (or…go on summer vacation!).   DEADLINE: Thursday, JUNE 22   Fine Print: 100% free, confidential, with no obligations   Our Submissions Form   “Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have ‘essential’ and ‘long overdue’ meetings on those days.” — J.K. Rowling   Connect With Other Writers   Sometimes you need an extra push to stay motivated and meet your writing goals. Consider joining a writing group or reaching out to a fellow writer to share ideas and swap feedback. Plus, there are plenty of writing conferences available during the summer—find one you can combine with a mini vacation!   “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us just get up and go to work.” — Stephen King   Jot Down Ideas   Visiting new places, tasting different foods, and trying novel activities can all serve as inspiration for writing ideas! Don’t let these opportunities pass; jot down a quick note to jog your memory later.   “If you want to be a writer, you have to write every day…You don’t go to a well once, but daily.” — Walter Mosley   Take Care Of Yourself   Having a healthy, reenergized body and mind will lead to your best writing. While you may be inclined to grab a snack on the go, be sure to eat well and drink water! The caffeine in our coffee and tea is an essential writing ingredient—but so is staying hydrated! And if long summer nights inspire you to write into the wee hours, don’t make it an everyday occurrence.   “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”— John F. Kennedy   Put Down Your Phone   Your smartphone can be a handy reference tool for your poetry or prose, but it can also be your worst enemy. Social media can suck you in for indefinite periods of time, and puppy photos can distract you from any real research. So put your phone on silent and out of sight when you are writing! If you do need a phone break, limit yourself to five minutes.   “The best way to avoid interruptions is to turn them off.” — Peter Bregman   Don’t let the summer send your submission strategy back to square one. Instead, keep writing and submitting your work. Then, when you look back on your memorable summer moments—a new publication credit will have made your summer truly unforgettable!   We’re excited to read and consider your writing samples, so please submit to our Review Board before our Thursday, June 22 deadline!

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June 12, 2017 Connect With Us!   ...

Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us When readers or publishers search for you on the Internet—what do they find?   Here’s how more writers are reaching a bigger audience!   1) Social Media Presence Want to promote your author brand on social media, but don’t have the time or know-how? Our social media experts can maintain your social media accounts for you!   View Social Media Packages HERE.   2) An Author Website Need a website, but don't know where to start? Our tech-savvy Web designers know what needs to be included in your author website.    View our author website portfolio here.   Already have a website? Our team can evaluate what’s working—and what’s not.   Make sure your website and social media efforts are paying off!   www.WebDesignRelief.com   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET     Prioritize Your Priorities   For years, I spent my time writing instead of sending out work. Writer’s Relief made it possible for me to do both. Thanks to you and your staff, my first piece has been accepted for publication.   Liara M, Writer Last-Minute Gift Shopping?   Great gift ideas for writers and readers!   Writers Classifieds   The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web.   Take a look at our great books and professional book trailers!   We can create a professional book trailer for you! Call (866) 405-3003 for details.     Field Guide To Literary Agents     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     Publishing Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     The Happy Writer     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook       It's The Moment You've Been Waiting For!   Before your summer activities are in full swing, take this ONE small step that could make a HUGE difference in your writing career.   The chance to join the Writer’s Relief client list is available NOW—but only for a limited time.   We have opportunities for writers of: Poetry Short Stories Novels, Memoirs, Books  If you are accepted as a client, Writer’s Relief will manage your submissions to literary agents or editors of literary journals. From A to Z, we’ll do as much or as little of the work as you need.   Your odds of getting acceptances increase when you submit to the RIGHT places in the RIGHT way at regular intervals. We do the research and paperwork; you just write (or…go on summer vacation!).   DEADLINE: JUNE 22   Fine Print: 100% free, confidential, with no obligations   Our Submissions Form   Don’t wait another day—take ten minutes and make this the summer when BIG THINGS HAPPEN!   We’re excited to read and consider your writing samples, so please submit right away!            How To Stay Motivated And Build Your Publication Credits   Don’t spend your summer simply collecting seashells—collect acceptances instead!   Here’s the motivation you need to keep your writing career moving forward.         A Step-By-Step Guide To Relaunching Your Self-Published Book   Many authors find themselves revising their self-published books.   But can you successfully relaunch your book? Should you?   Our experts have the answers.         The Top 4 LGBTQ Books For Your TBR List   Just in time for Pride Month!   These new reads are definitely worth a spot on your shelf.   Read more now!          We've Found The Best Articles For Writers On The Internet   This week we’ve got a fabulous mix of articles for you! Don’t spend all your spare time searching the Internet for writing advice. We already did it for you!   How To Keep Hustling When Your Traffic Doesn’t Respond To Any Of Your Efforts   5 Research Steps Before You Write Your Book Proposal   How To Start A Blog – A Beginner’s Guide   4 Ways To Use Social Media To Light A Fire Under Your List-Building Strategy       More Articles: Keeping Your Head In The Game   Instant Encouragement: Affirmations For Creative Writers—And How To Use Them   Inner Motivation: Building Confidence In Your Craft   5 Biggest Obstacles To Publishing Success (And How To Overcome Them)     Amazing Publishing Leads To Jumpstart Your Summer Submissions!   Editors want your poems, essays, and stories. Really! And by entering these contests, you could win big! To see these AND LOTS MORE, check out our Writers Classifieds Pages.   Subscribe now!   Autumn House Press Nonfiction Contest Stops Reading: 6/30/2017 Contest Judge: Alison Hawthorne Deming Entry Fee: $30 First Prize: $2,500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 200 (300 MAX) Book Type: Memoir   Blue Light Press Chapbook Prize Stops Reading: 6/30/2017 Entry Fee: $10 First Prize: 20 copies of the chapbook Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 10-24   May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize Stops Reading: 6/30/2017 Contest Judge: Jennifer Militello Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 80 Word Count Limit: 20,000 Poetry Book Type: Chapbook   Find more publishing leads here.         Sneak Peek At Next Week   Self-Publishing Mistakes To Avoid!   Which Literary Father Figure Are You Most Like?   How To Know If People Are Visiting Your Author Website

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