Friday 16 June 2017

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!
 
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Important Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When readers or publishers search for you on the Internetwhat 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!
 
 
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. 
 
 
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!
 
 
QUESTIONS?
Live Chat OPEN weekdays
from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
 
 
 
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
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
Publishing
Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals
 
 
 
 
 
The Happy Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 

 
 
 
 
Here’s how to determine what you’re really best at as a writer—and smart ways to make the most of those skills.
 
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
 
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.
 
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
 
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!
 
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
More Articles: Confused About Genre?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The publishing opportunities listed in our Writers Classifieds are all winners—and you may be too! Here are just a few.
 
 
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
 
 
 
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


Submit Write Now!
Ronnie Smith
207 Hackensack Street
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075



 
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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
 
 
“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!
 
 
Writer's Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com


June 12, 2017
Connect With Us!
 
...
 
       
 
 
Important Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When readers or publishers search for you on the Internetwhat 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!
 
 
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. 
 
 
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!
 
 
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
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
Publishing
Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals
 
 
 
 
 
The Happy Writer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
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! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Don’t spend your summer simply collecting seashells—collect acceptances instead!
 
Here’s the motivation you need to keep your writing career moving forward.
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
 
 
Many authors find themselves revising their self-published books.
 
But can you successfully relaunch your book? Should you?
 
Our experts have the answers.
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
 
 
Just in time for Pride Month!
 
These new reads are definitely worth a spot on your shelf.
 
Read more now! 
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
 
 
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
 
CLICK HERE TO READ NOW!
 
 
More Articles: Keeping Your Head In The Game
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
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
Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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