Wednesday 31 January 2018

Writer's Digest

Here are the latest offers from Writer's Digest, including a free novel writing contest and upcoming courses, for my followers to peruse:


Free Novel Contest: Submit & Win A Publishing Deal
  


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Did you know that there is an easy way to promote your novel for free and maybe win a publishing deal at the same time?

How, you ask? Let’s start from the top.

Can you imagine a world without Hogwarts? If J.K. Rowling’s manuscript had been left in the publisher’s hands, we might have never gotten to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter was rejected 12 times before J.K. Rowling landed a publishing deal. Here was the biggest bestseller of our time being passed over and over again. If it hadn’t been for the eight-year-old daughter of an editor finding the manuscript on her father’s desk and falling in love with it, Harry Potter might not have made it out of the slush pile.

The editor accepted her work but told her to keep her day job - now she’s a billionaire. This proves that publishing movements are made by readers, not by editors.




 

Inspired by the obstacles literary legends had to overcome, a new publishing company called Inkitt was created. Their mission is to make sure that the next J.K. Rowling doesn’t get turned down, by making the publishing industry fairer and more objective. 

How do they do it?

At Inkitt, every book goes through an initial readership analysis in order to collect reading data to find out how hooked people are while reading and uncover the book's ideal audience. This way, Inkitt is able to identify novels that have bestseller potential and gain crucial information about its readership, even before publication, allowing the publishing team to elaborate a very targeted marketing strategy. 

"Why leave it up to a subjective person, when you can collect real data to make real book deal decisions?"

So you see, Inkitt puts the power in readers’ hands and knows through real customer data whether a book is good and whether the market will like it.

Once a novel is identified as a bestseller, the author is presented with a contract that includes the following terms: a dedicated marketing team focused on building a long-term career for you as an author, professional editing and cover design, and 51% royalties on print sales and 25% royalties on eBook sales.

Since 2016, Inkitt has published over 30 bestselling novels from aspiring authors.

Want your book to be seen by hundreds of thousands of readers? All you need to do is take a couple of minutes, Inkitt and upload your book.

Inkitt is currently running a contest and the days are running thin! The submission deadline is January 31st. There are no entry fees, you retain all rights to your work while it is on Inkitt, and you may withdraw at any time.

The only requirement is that your novel must be fiction, 20,000 words or more, and written in English.

If you’ve written a book that didn’t quite get the spotlight it deserves, submit it to Inkitt, and they’ll get it to their readers. 

If readers love it, Inkitt will offer you a real publishing deal, and their professional marketing team will get to work promoting your novel as much as possible. 

Give yourself a chance and enter Inkitt's contest. You could be celebrating 2018 as a published author!  








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Are you ready to push yourself beyond your comfort zone and take your writing to new heights? This novel writing workshop is designed for novelists who are looking for book editing and specific feedback on their work. When you take this online workshop, you won't have weekly reading assignments or lectures. Instead, you'll get to focus solely on completing your novel. Register today!


What you'll learn
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Write 200 pages of your novel and prepare for publication
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Get your work critiqued and receive valuable feedback from your instructor
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Have the option to give your classmates feedback on their novels through group critiques
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Learn effective tips for writing a novel and how to use them to improve your writing


Who should attend
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Novelists who have already written more than 10,000 words and want to receive feedback on up to a total of 50,000 words during the workshop
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Writers who want to make real progress towards publication
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Advanced students looking for key insights from a published author to help polish their work


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"Terri Valentine was a wonderful mentor. " -RB
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"This is a great course for writers who want to complete their manuscript. It helped me transform the bits and pieces of my story into a first draft." -SS



February 1 - May 17
$799.99


Instructor: Terri Valentine
Terri Valentine has ten romance novels and a Christmas short story in publication. Sweet Paradise was nominated for Best Romance Adventure by Romantic Times in 1992. Louisiana Caress received a coveted K.I.S.S (Knight in Shining Silver) Award from Romantic Times in 1993.


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"I'd recommend this course for any writer"- KK

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As many writers know, agents and editors won't give your work more than ten pages or so to make an impact. If you haven't got them hooked by then, it's a safe bet you won't be asked for more material. Make sure you've got the kind of opening they're looking for! 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:
On Thursday morning, February 15, you will gain online access to a special 60-minute online tutorial presented by agent and editor Paula Munier. It will help you clarify what you should be looking for in your work. You will also be notified by email which agent you'll be working with on the start date, 2/15, by 5 pm ET. While we accept agent requests, we cannot guarantee that you'll be assigned to that agent. All agents have the ability to provide feedback in all genres.

Students may take Thursday and Friday to revise their pages, which are due to be sent to their assigned agent no later than 10:00 am (ET) on Saturday morning, February 17th. (The word count of submissions is strictly limited to 2500 words and it should be submitted in the body of their email, not as attachments). Participating agents from Talcott Notch Literary include Paula Munier, Gina Panettieri, and Saba Sulaiman. (All times noted are Eastern Time).

All pages with notes will be returned to participants by 10:00 AM (ET) Sunday morning (February 18). You'll work to revise your pages based on the agent's specific feedback.

On Sunday, February 18th from 1 pm - 4 pm ET, Paula, Gina, and Saba will host an online discussion board. This is your golden opportunity to ask your burning questions about craft and improving your writing, as well as industry topics like trends, markets, working with agents and more. Keep in mind, this is a lively, fast-paced learning environment which will give you an immense opportunity to learn not only from your faculty but from the other participants' questions, so please pose questions which won't require your instructor to stop the discussion to reread your boot camp submission in the middle of the Q&A, but otherwise, consider the faculty your treasure trove of industry secrets at your disposal!

By 11:59 PM (ET) Sunday night on February 18, you'll return your final revised pages to your assigned agent for review. Agents will spend the next week reading the revised submissions assigned to them and will provide a final brief one-or-two sentence critique of your progress no later than February 26. Any one of them may ask for additional pages if the initial submission shows serious promise.

*All attendees should have the first 10 pages of their novel finished and ready to submit to the agent prior to the beginning of the event.

In addition to feedback from Paula, Gina, or Saba, attendees will have access to "An Agent's Tips on Story Structures that Sell," an on-demand webinar by Andrea Hurst.

Reserve your seat today!


Thursday, Febrauary 15 - 18
$199.99

About the Agents:

Paula Munier
Senior Literary Agent & Content Strategist at Talcott Notch Literary, Paula has broad experience creating and marketing exceptional content in all formats across all markets for such media giants as Disney, Gannett, Greenspun Media Group, and Quayside . Although she represents all kinds of projects, right now she's looking for crime fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, high-concept SF/fantasy, romance, New Adult, YA, and middle grade fiction, as well as nonfiction in the areas of business, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, New Age, inspirational, technology, science, and writing.

Gina Panettieri
is President of Talcott Notch Literary Services, and has worked as an agent for 25 years. She currently represents a full range of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis in fiction on YA, MG, mystery, women's fiction, historical fiction, and book club fiction. She currently represents an eclectic range of writers, encompassing everyone from a former head of Security and Intelligence for NATO Europe, to CEOs of major corporations and Deans of major medical schools, to stay-at-home writer moms and amazingly talented teens.

Saba Sulaiman
is looking primarily to build her Middle Grade and Young Adult lists, and is particularly interested in contemporary realistic stories. Memoirs and humor are of interest to her as well. She's also actively seeking category romance (all sub-genres except paranormal), literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction, tightly plotted, character-driven psychological thrillers, and cozy mysteries à la Agatha Christie. Saba is taking a limited number of students for this boot camp.

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Rejection is never fun. I can cost time, money, and ultimately take a toll on your confidence. There are a plethora of mistakes that authors can make when submitting, especially if it’s your first time. In this live webinar Marisa Corvisiero will break down how to submit your work and avoid the common (and not so common) mistakes. Register today!

All registrants are invited to submit a query letter and first pages (1,000 words). Please wait until after the live webinar date to submit your critique material. This allows you to make changes to your query and first pages (1,000 words) based on the presentation and will ensure you receive the most helpful critique possible.

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The essentials on how to submit your work to an agent or editor
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How to avoid unnecessary mistakes that will lead to rejection
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About common and not so common mistakes authors make when preparing and sending their submission package
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What agents and editors are looking for and how to hook them

Who should attend
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Writers who are getting ready to query agent
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Writers with finished novel manuscripts who are starting to consider submitting to agents and editors
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Writers who are currently submitting their work and not getting the responses they expected or hoped for

Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST
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Instructor: Marisa A. Corvisiero
Marisa is the Founder, CEO and Sr. Literary Agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency, a New York City boutique literary management services agency representing authors around the world.


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Win cash, prizes and a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference.

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If national prestige, $5,000 in cash, coverage of your win in Writer's Digest and these great prizes are what you're looking for, enter the Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition. For more than 80 years, talented writers of all genres have been celebrated in this renowned competition. And this year, the spotlight could be on YOU.

Submit your best work in up to 9 categories, including Memoir/Personal Essay, Rhyming Poetry, Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) and more!

If you're ready to watch your writing career soar, enter your best work in Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition today!

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The Writer's Digest Annual Conference—August 10–12 in New York City—offers you total immersion in the world of writing for one energizing extended weekend! But we also appreciate that sometimes you just need to be reminded why you—and your writing—deserve to be treated.

On the fence about where you want to take your writing this year? Here are five great reasons WDC is the best place for you:




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Enjoy networking opportunities galore!
This is a chance to find your tribe. Network between or during sessions, over lunch, and of course at the keynotes and cocktail reception. Plus, enjoy access to our attendee-only Facebook group!


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Get mentored by the best.
Learn from a roster of speakers deep in bestsellers, industry insiders and mentors to help you refine your work and propel your career! More names are being added every day.


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Pitch your work.
Over 50 agents and editors will be onsite looking for new voices. Be heard at the conference's signature event—the Pitch Slam. Hurry, seats are selling out!


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Design the program you need.
Mix and match sessions to create your ideal experience! Choose from among: Getting Published, Writer’s Reserve, The Business of Writing, Craft and Genre Studies.


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Make a trip of it!
It all takes place in the heart of the publishing world, New York City. Book your room now to lock in the discounted rate!


Join hundreds of other writers and load up on enough inspiration to fuel your writing all year. Get it all at your best price, right now!






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Plus, an homage to the late Ursula K. Le Guin from Writer's Digest
   


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The recently released Netflix documentary series Myths and Monsters pays homage to narrative history. Over the course of six episodes, narrator Nicholas Day unravels the origins and influences of these timeless stories, each one beautifully illustrated through eye-catching images and animation. WD Editor-in-Chief Tyler Moss tracked down the show’s director and co-producer, Daniel Kontur to discuss the making of the series and whether we can expect a Season 2.   Read More...


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Ursula K. Le Guin passed away on January 22, 2018 at the age of 88. In May 2001 2001, Writer's Digest had the honor of speaking with Le Guin about her process, her inspiration and her impressive body of work.   Read the story here.




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Write the opening sentence (just one sentence), of 25 words or fewer, to a story based on the photo in this post. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.   See the image and learn how to submit.




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Story analyst Joel Haber explains the process of adaptation: How it’s done, and how practice makes perfect. If you're a screenwriter or novelist, Haber's insights are a must-read.   Read More...


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Natalie D-Nalopeon discusses valuable lessons learned and victories from a year in which she aimed to reach 101 rejections for her writing.   Read More...




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Falguni Kothari is a New York-based South Asian writer who was already published in India when she began seriously querying literary agents in the United States, eventually signing with Andrea Somberg of the Harvey Klinger Agency.   Read More...


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Jess Zafarris is an energetic multimedia journalist with more than 7 years of experience writing and editing, and the online content director of Writer’s Digest.




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The Writer's Digest Retreat—in picturesque Scituate Harbor, Mass.—is your chance to get away from the daily demands of life and focus entirely on your writing. Though less than an hour from Boston, you'll feel like you're a world away. Hone your craft with the help of renowned instructors and soak up the inspiration of this gorgeous, seaside setting. Register today!

Your mentors are both writers and industry experts. You’ll have time and space to write, while enjoying direct access to their wisdom and experience.







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MEET PAULA MUNIER
Paula Munier, Senior Literary Agent and Content Strategist at Talcott Notch Literary Services, boasts broad experience creating and marketing exceptional content. A well-published journalist, author, copywriter and ghostwriter, Munier has penned countless new stories, articles, essays, collateral and blogs, as well as authored/co-authored more than a dozen books, including Fixing Freddie, 5-Minute Mindfulness and A Miscellany of Murder.





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MEET HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN
Hank Phillippi Ryan is the on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, is the winner of 34 EMMYs and dozens of other journalism honors. The nationally bestselling author of nine mysteries, Ryan is also an award-winner in her second profession as an author—with five Agathas, two Anthonys, two Macavitys, the Daphne, and Mary Higgins Clark Award under her belt. Her books have been named to Library Journal's Best of 2014, 2015 and 2016, and Say No More is an Agatha, Daphne and Mary Higgins Clark Award nominee.





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MEET TYLER MOSS
Tyler Moss is the editor-in-chief of Writer’s Digest magazine, where he has interviewed bestselling authors such as Scott Turow, Rainbow Rowell and Andy Weir. He is a regular contributor to Conde Nast Traveler, and his additional bylines include Outside, The Atlantic, New York, Paste, Vice, DRAFT, Playboy, Salon, Atlas Obscura and Mental Floss.




























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We wondered what people really think about the WD Conference—so we asked:





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Read what past attendees have shared about their experiences at the Writer's Digest Annual Conference—and then get ready to plan your own.




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Save your seat and get ready to give your novel the attention it deserves—with Writer’s Digest, this August in New York City! Your best price available ends on February 6.






















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