Writer's Relief newsletters

Here are the latest Writer's Relief newsletters, including details of self-publishing contract red flags, opportunities, the 8th Annual Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award Contest and more:

July 2017 Connect With Us!   ...   Check out writing career tips that will make a difference—fast. Plus, the beach-read phenomenon!

Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered     If you’ve exhausted all the traditional markets for your work or want a publishing option that gives you total control, it may be time to consider self-publishing.   We understand writers and their publishing goals and offer realistic, affordable options.   Click HERE to schedule a free consultation.   And check out our book covers. See one that’s perfect for YOUR book?   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET   Tell Everyone How You'll Spend Your Summer   Great gift ideas for writers and readers! Review Board   Sorry! We’re not currently accepting submissions.   Submission guidelines.    Ann Is Over The Moon   Thanks so much for your help on this journey! I continue to be over the moon with the responses I’m receiving and I credit that connection completely to you at Writer’s Relief!   Ann H.R., Writer Quote Of The Week   “Cheat your landlord if you can and must, but do not try to shortchange the Muse. It cannot be done. You can’t fake quality any more than you can fake a good meal.”   —William S. Burroughs   Writers Classifieds   The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web.           Pitching A Beach Read To Literary Agents   Beach reads are big sellers in the book world.   But what exactly qualifies as a beach read?   And how can you cash in?   Here‘s what you need to know.       This Summer’s Must-Read Books For Your TBR   The best way to learn about beach reads?   Read a few!   Check out this list of unique titles!       How Self-Published Authors Can Benefit From A Writing Conference   Is it worth the time and money for indie authors to attend writing conferences?   YES!   Check out the benefits you won’t want to miss—whether you’re traditionally published or self-published.       Author: The Best Free Tool For Tracking Visits To Your Website   Do you know how well your author website is performing?   How many people are finding it?   And which pages are visited most?   Here’s a surprisingly easy way to find the answers.       More Articles: Something For Every Writer   The 8 Signs You’ve Written A Good Poem   How To Come Up With A Great Title For Your Book (Or Story Or Poem)   10 Affirmations For Creative Writers—And How To Use Them       Writers Classifieds   Your summer literary market research just got a lot easier.   Our easy-to-sort, easy-to-skim Writers Classifieds are packed with publishing leads! Subscribe now!   Here are a few new examples:   Carl Sennhenn Poetry Prize Stops Reading: 7/30/2017 Entry Fee: $8 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 10 Title Count: 3   The Louise Meriwether First Book Prize Stops Reading: 7/31/2017 Contest Judge: Bridgett M. Davis, Ana Castillo, and Melissa R. Sipin Entry Fee: N/A First Prize: $5,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 50,000-80,000 Book Type: Novel, Memoir, Short Story Collection   Haunted Waters Press Flash Fiction Contest Stops Reading: 7/31/2017 Entry Fee: $10 First Prize: $250 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 500   Find more publishing opportunities!     Sneak Peek At Next Week   Crossing Over: Writers Who Came From Other Careers   New Ways To Integrate Social Media For Better Fan-Building   And more!

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

8th Annual Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award Contest.

This year we will offer two awards: One for poetry and another for short stories. Click the link above if you are interested.

Each winner will receive over $1,800 worth of Writer’s Relief submission services free of charge. Deadline to enter: Friday, July 28, 2017.

(NOTE: This is NOT a money prize. Winners will receive $1800 in services (3 full cycles/6 months of submitting your work to the best markets and learning about the submission process.)

Our expert submission strategists will target the reputable literary journals best suited for your creative writing and help you get acceptances. [click to continue]

We look forward to receiving your submission,

Ronnie L. Smith, President
Writer’s Relief, Inc.
(866) 405-3003

P.S. This award is for writers who may not be widely published but who demonstrate exceptional technique, voice, and perspective. Writers with financial or other need are especially encouraged to apply! Please note that this is NOT a cash award. It is an award for $1,800 in services.

P.P.S. There is no fee to submit to this award.

CLICK ON THE VIDEO GRAPHIC BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PETER K. HIXSON MEMORIAL AWARD

http://writersrelief.com/peter-k-hixson-writing-award/

Connect With Us!   ...   Freedom of speech and your rights as a writer. Plus, book-setting vacations!

Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us Your Self-Publishing Questions Answered     If you’ve exhausted all the traditional markets for your work or want a publishing option that gives you total control, it may be time to consider self-publishing.   We understand writers and their publishing goals and offer realistic, affordable options.   Click HERE to schedule a free consultation.   And check out our book covers. See one that’s perfect for YOUR book?   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET   Here’s What Cecile Says   Three of my short stories are seeing the publishing light this year. Obviously, I could never have gotten here without Writer’s Relief!   And I can keep writing.   They make me submit more…and write more.   Now I can call myself a writer!   Cecile B., Writer Review Board   Sorry! We’re not currently reading new submissions.   Submission guidelines.    Quote Of The Week   The dearest ones of time, the strongest friends of the soul—BOOKS.   —Emily Dickinson   Too True!   Great gift ideas for writers and readers!   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     How Copyright Law Protects Your Writing   This Independence Day, learn more about your freedom to write.   Find out how you as a writer are protected by law—and how you’re not.       Watch For These Self-Publishing Book Contract Red Flags   Shady self-publishers can trap writers with legalese.   And even legit self-publishers may use language that is confusing.   Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.          The Best Book-Setting Vacations For Bookworms   We’d love to visit these literary locations—even if they only exist in the pages of a book!   See how escaping into a book takes on a whole new meaning!   Check this out!       Writers: Signs It’s Time To Get Help With Your Social Media   How are you coping with the seemingly 24/7 demands of maintaining your social media?   Find out if you’re a good candidate for getting help with your social media profiles.       More Articles: Something For Every Writer   Before You Start Writing Your Query Letter—Do This First   How To Organize Your Search For Literary Journals   Rejection Letters: Five Crafty Ways To Celebrate A Writer’s Rite Of Passage       Writers Classifieds   The summer months are a great time to submit!   Here are just a few of the MANY brand-new publishing leads in our Writers Classifieds.   Subscribe now!   The Rattle Poetry Prize Stops Reading: 7/15/2017 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $10,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Title Count: 4   13th Mudfish Poetry Prize Contest Stops Reading: 7/15/2017 Contest Judge: Philip Schultz Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $1,200 Winning Entry Published? Yes   Miami Book Fair Novella Prize Stops Reading: 7/15/2017 Entry Fee: $50 First Prize: $6,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 17,000 to 40,000 Book Type: Novella   Find more publishing opportunities!         Sneak Peek At Next Week   Great New Beach Reads For Your TBR   How Indie Authors Can Make The Most Of A Writing Conference   Query Letter Essentials: Pitching A Beach Read   And more!

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