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October 22, 2018 Connect With Us! .. Writer: Take a peek at the gooey stuff! PLUS: We’re not kidding—these are great reads! Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us POETS ONLY: Enter Now! Deadline is October 31 WaterSedge 2018 Poetry Chapbook Contest There’s more than one way to publish a book. And we know them all! Thinking about 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 Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Matthue Found His Biggest Fans! I love writing. The dirty business of submitting and getting rejected, not so much. Writer’s Relief is an exemplary middleperson in that noble struggle—they mold your cover letter, they draw up your list, and they send your story far and wide. It’s a great service, and the best part of it is the people: the writers behind Writer’s Relief are true cheerleaders, and you can tell they believe in your story at least as much as you do—way more, if you’re like most writers. —Matthue R., Writer Quote Of The Week Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open. ―Natalie Goldberg Writers: Dissection Time! See What Makes a Query Letter Tick We’re going elbow-deep into the guts of a good query letter to find out what it entrails…oops, we mean entails! From the “brain” of the letter to its “heart,” here are all the pieces laid out. Don’t be squeamish—dig in! http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/query-letter-anatomy-lesson-not-for-the-squeamish-writers-relief/ Promote Your Book: How To Write Effective Facebook Ads Want to boost your book sales? Our social media experts know how to write Facebook ads that grab attention—and we’re sharing that knowledge with you. www.webdesignrelief.com/how-to-write-effective-facebook-ads-to-promote-your-book-web-design-relief/ Great YA Novels That Will Appeal To Adults Too Don’t write off Young Adult literature: Over 55% of its readers are actually adults. After all, a good story is a good story! And these are great stories that adults will enjoy too. http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/8-fantastic-ya-novels-adults-will-love-too-writers-relief/ EEEK! Cover Art Trends for Your Self-Published Horror Novel The trick is to scare your readers AND attract them. Here are the latest horror novel cover trends that are just the right mix of creepy and cool. Don’t be afraid to look! (We know you want to.) http://selfpublishingrelief.com/cover-art-design-trends-for-self-published-horror-novels-self-publishing-relief/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer The 6 Personality Types Of Your Followers (And How To Engage Them) Statistics Literary Agents Want to See When You Pitch Your Book What To Do If Your Self-Published Novel Is Pirated Online It’s Not Hocus Pocus! Publishing Leads For Creative Writers Our Writers Classifieds are filled with all sorts of contests, calls for submissions, conferences, and other goodies that can help boost your writing career—no magic spells needed! Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the things you’ll find: October 31 Deadline! 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies. Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook October 31 Deadline! Into the Void Fiction Prize Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Contest Judge: Philip Elliott Entry Fee: $12 CAD First Prize: $1,000 CAD Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 NUNUM Stops Reading: 11/30/2018 Type: Flash Fiction (500 words MAX) Admin Fee? Yes Reads Year-round? No Sweet Flash Essay Contest Stops Reading: 11/30/2018 Entry Fee: $10 First Prize: $500 and 20 copies of essay bound into a hand-stitched chapbook. Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 500-1,000 Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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October 15, 2018 Connect With Us! .. Use Twitter like a best-selling author! PLUS: The end is near! For CreateSpace!

Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us POETS ONLY: Enter Now! Deadline is October 31 WaterSedge 2018 Poetry Chapbook Contest Writer: Why Can't We Find You? We—and your readers—should find your author website! Don’t have a website? 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 Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Quote Of The Week “I was a late bloomer. But anyone who blooms at all, ever, is very lucky. ”  ― Sharon Olds Writer: Look! Here’s An Opportunity So Good—It’s Scary Does it sometimes seem like your writing career is haunted by bad luck? Instead of writing, you’re spending hours and hours burning the midnight oil trying to research markets for your submissions. And with nothing to show for your efforts but a handful of no thank you replies. Let us work our magic! This year alone, our clients have received over 900+ acceptances from over 200+ different markets—and the busy season is just starting! Writer’s Relief will handle everything from researching and targeting the best markets, to query/cover letter writing, to manuscript prep. For a limited time, we are accepting submissions from writers hoping to join our client list. Those accepted by our Review Board will be offered the opportunity to secure our submission assistance services. GENRES: Novels, memoirs, poetry, short creative prose Hurry! This Opportunity Vanishes In Just Days… DEADLINE: Thursday, October 18 At the Stroke of Midnight ET! writersrelief.com/submission-guidelines-for-review-board/ Check out our submission guidelines today! How To Make Money On Your Books, Poems, And Short Prose Okay, we all know most writers don’t become zillionaires. But how much money can you realistically expect to earn as a creative writer? Here are some smart money-making tips you can bank on! http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/how-you-can-make-money-by-writing-poetry-short-stories-short-personal-essays-and-books-writers-relief/ J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, And You! Use Twitter To Build Your Reader Fan Base Best-selling authors know Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms. Learn the tips and tricks that will help boost your Twitter presence and following! http://www.webdesignrelief.com/writers-how-to-use-twitter-like-a-best-selling-author-web-design-relief/ 14 Fears That Stop Creative Writers From Advancing Their Publishing Careers What are you afraid of? Rejection letters? Not having an audience? Check out this list of ways to move past your fears and become the best writer you can be. http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/reality-check-solutions-to-biggest-fears-writer/ Amazon’s CreateSpace is Closing: What You Need to Know If you have self-published via CreateSpace, or are planning to do so in the near future—this is important news: Amazon is folding CreateSpace into its Kindle Direct Publishing division. Find out how this merger will affect you and other writers! http://selfpublishingrelief.com/writer-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-end-of-createspace-self-publishing-relief/ Why Charles’s Birthdays Are Better I’ve now attained the venerable age of 85, and if I’ve counted correctly I’ve had 85 pieces of writing accepted for publication, largely due to the wonderful support over the years from yourself and your team. To you and all your people a huge THANK YOU. I wish each and every member of the team success and happiness in all respects. —Charles B., Writer More Articles: Something For Every Writer How To Come Back From A Social Media Dry Spell Turn Your Individual Poems Into A Publishable Poetry Collection 9 Query Mistakes That Could Lead To Instant Literary Agent Rejection So Many Treats! Publishing Opportunities For Creative Writers Our Writers Classifieds are filled with the best treats for writers—contests, calls for submissions, conferences—and absolutely no tricks! Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are just a few of our listings:   LAST DAY! Sequestrum New Writer Awards Stops Reading: 10/15/2018 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: Two $200 winners (fiction + poetry) Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 12,000 Title Count: 3 poems up to 50 lines each Eligibility Limits: Open only to writers who have not yet published a book-length manuscript. LAST DAY! Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize The Missouri Review Stops Reading: 10/15/2018 Submission Link: Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $5,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 10 Word Count Limit: 8,500 Eligibility Limits: Previous winners of the Editors’ Prize and current University of Missouri students and faculty are ineligible. River Teeth Literary Nonfiction Book Prize Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Contest Judge: Phillip Lopate Entry Fee: $27 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 150-400 Book Type: Memoir 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies. Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook Into the Void Fiction Prize Stops Reading: 11/01/2018 Contest Judge: Philip Elliott Entry Fee: $12 CAD First Prize: $1,000 CAD Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 NUNUM Stops Reading: 11/30/2018 Type: Flash Fiction (500 Words MAX) Admin Fee? Yes Reads Year-round? No Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here!

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October 8, 2018 Connect With Us! ... The help you need is here! Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us POETS ONLY: Enter Now! Deadline is October 31 WaterSedge 2018 Poetry Chapbook Contest We Just Typed Your Name In The Search Bar. What Will We Find? We—and your readers—should find your author website! Don’t have a website? 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 Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Quote Of The Week I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. —Maya Angelou Writer: It’s Autumn, And Everything’s Changing The leaves are changing to bright reds, oranges, and yellows. We’re swapping short sleeves for soft sweaters. And we’re doubling up on pumpkin spice lattes, because the publishing industry has revved into high gear. So we’ll be busy finding lots of great publishing markets for our clients, and they’ll be raking in the acceptances. Since 1994, our clients have received over 18,000 acceptances. Writer: Isn’t it time you made a change for the better? For a limited time, we will be accepting submissions from writers hoping to join our client list. Those accepted by our Review Board will be offered the opportunity to secure our submission assistance services. Our experts will target your submissions to editors and literary agents to increase your odds of getting an acceptance. GENRES: Novels, memoirs, poetry, short creative prose DEADLINE: Thursday, October 18 writersrelief.com/submission-guidelines-for-review-board/ Writers: Why Submit To Literary Journals? Here Are 33 GREAT Reasons We’re talking to you, poets, short prose writers, and YES, book authors. Submitting your writing to literary magazines is a TON of work. But it’s totally worth it. And some of the ways you’ll benefit are going to surprise you! http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/33-great-reasons-why-you-should-submit-your-writing-to-literary-magazines-writers-relief/ Tips To Help Digiphobes Deal With Techno-Jitters Are you afraid of a little mouse? We mean the one attached to your computer! If using technology to write and make submissions gives you the shivers, check out these tips to help you overcome your fears. http://www.webdesignrelief.com/terrified-by-technology-writer-here-are-4-tips-for-die-hard-digiphobes-web-design-relief/ Need Help Promoting Your Book? Ask These People! Want to promote your book without spending big bucks on a publicist? Here are the people who can help get the word out—without the hefty price tag! http://selfpublishingrelief.com/people-who-can-legit-help-you-with-book-marketing-and-promotion-self-publishing-relief/ How Technology Has Changed The Way We Write Technology is changing the way we write. But is it all for the better? See what you think. Read this. http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/10/how-writing-life-evolved-with-technology-writers-relief/ Congratulations! Where Do Stories Come From? By Kathleen Glassburn Is Published! We’re so excited to announce that author Kathleen Glassburn’s new book, Where Do Stories Come From?, has been published with the help of Self-Publishing Relief and is available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble! Coffee, Strudel, And Woo Hoo! Published! For about the first six months that I was actively trying to get my work published, I struggled. Late one evening, high on coffee and strudel, I stumbled across Writer’s Relief while scouring the net for yet another journal’s submission guidelines. The angels sang. Here were people who had years of varied industry experience. They had a system to help people, like me, power through the grueling submission process. Within two cycles, I was published. PUBLISHED! —Bleuzette L., Writer More Articles: Something For Every Writer Poetry Submissions: How To Choose Which Poems To Submit Your Query Letter: Write A Fantastic First Line Falling Out Of Love With Writing? How To Rekindle The Flame Scary-Good Publishing Leads For Creative Writers Our Writers Classifieds are filled with all sorts of goodies: contests, calls for submissions, conferences, and more! Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the treats you’ll find: The Broken Plate Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Type: Poetry (5 MAX), Prose (5,000 words MAX) Admin Fee? No Reads Year-round? No 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies. Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook Into the Void Fiction Prize Stops Reading: 11/01/2018 Contest Judge: Philip Elliott Entry Fee: $12 CAD First Prize: $1,000 CAD Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 BOOM Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 11/1/2018 Entry Fee: $14 First Prize: $250 and 25 copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 20-30 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook NUNUM Stops Reading: 11/30/2018 Type: Flash Fiction (500 words MAX) Admin Fee? Yes Reads Year-round? No Sequestrum New Writer Awards Stops Reading: 10/15/2018 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: Two $200 winners (fiction + poetry) Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 12,000 Title Count: 3 poems up to 50 lines each Eligibility Limits: Open only to writers who have not yet published a book-length manuscript. Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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October 1, 2018 Connect With Us! ... Get Your 7-Day Plan To Boost Your Confidence! PLUS: Bleeds, Blurbs, & More. Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us POETS ONLY: Enter Now! Deadline is October 31 WaterSedge 2018 Poetry Chapbook Contest We Just Typed Your Name In The Search Bar. What Will We Find? We—and your readers—should find your author website! Don’t have a website? 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 Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Quote Of The Week Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I’m possible'! —Audrey Hepburn RSVP: You’re Invited To Submit Work To Our Review Board It’s the event every writer wants to attend…the “I got published” party! Our clients have received over 915 acceptances so far this year—and the big publishing push is just starting. In fact, our clients have received over 18,000+ acceptances since 1994. And right now Writer’s Relief is accepting submissions from writers who hope to join our limited client list. Writers who are accepted by our Review Board will be offered the opportunity to secure our submission assistance services. If you’ve ever wished someone would help you make submissions to editors and literary agents, Writer’s Relief may be for you. DEADLINE: Thursday, October 18 GENRES: Novels, memoirs, poetry, short creative prose Visit our submission guidelines today! writersrelief.com/review_board/ The 7-Day Plan To Immediately Boost Your Confidence As A Writer Claim Your FREE 7-Day Plan To Boost Your Confidence As A Writer! If you haven’t already received our special gift for subscribers, please click the link below now. This confidence-building plan is packed with insider tips, must-read motivational quotes, and more, including: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Feel Instantly More Self-Confident And Empowered. writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/our-7-day-plan-to-make-you-a-more-confident-writer-with-better-self-esteem-writers-relief/ The Odd Words Writers Need To Know When Self-Publishing Their Books ISBN or ASIN? Blurb? Bleed? If self-publishing terms seem like a foreign language, check out this cheat sheet of the vocabulary you need to know to successfully navigate the process. selfpublishingrelief.com/15-weird-words-self-published-authors-should-know-self-publishing-relief/ 8 Books To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so we’re shining the spotlight on our favorite books by Hispanic and Latino authors. Which will you read first? writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/8-books-by-hispanic-authors-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-writers-relief/ How To Not Bungle Your Website’s Domain Name Once you choose a URL for your author website, you’re going to be stuck with it for a while. Make sure you get it right by following these essential tips! www.webdesignrelief.com/how-to-pick-the-right-url-or-domain-for-your-author-website-web-design-relief/ Is Today The Day You Follow Your Dreams? I love to write. I hate to submit. Then I found Writer’s Relief. They take care of your creations. They find them nice homes. They do all the work while you follow your dreams. At first I got rejected, but then I got accepted and accepted. And my world changed. Jon P., Writer More Articles: Something For Every Writer 5 Biggest Obstacles To Publishing Success (And Encouragement To Overcome Them) How Gratitude Can Make You A Better Writer  The Waiting Game: How To Keep Calm And Carry On While Waiting To Hear From Agents Or Editors Great Publishing Opportunities For Creative Writers Our Writers Classified Listings are another way we help connect writers with great opportunities. Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are just a few of our listings: The Southampton Review Stops Reading: 10/15/2018 Type: Poetry (5 MAX), Prose (7,500 words MAX) Admin Fee? Yes Reads Year-round? No Categories: Creative Nonfiction, Essays, Poems, Short Stories 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies.  Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook BOOM Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 11/1/2018 Entry Fee: $14 First Prize: $250 and 25 copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 20-30 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook NUNUM Stops Reading: 11/30/2018 Word count: 500 Admin Fee? Yes Reads Year-round? No Category: Flash Fiction Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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September 17, 2018 Connect With Us! ... Q&A for your characters. Plus: Writing tips from a hedgehog! Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us There’s more than one way to publish a book. And we know them all! Thinking about 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 POETS ONLY: Enter Now!  Deadline is October 31 WaterSedge 2018 Poetry Chapbook Contest Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Thwaap! Bullseyes! I thank you all for targeting my work so accurately—three short story acceptances out of four cycles! —Mary N., Writer Review Board While we’re not actively reading for new clients, this is a good time to check out our  submission guidelines.  Quote Of The Week “Being a good writer is 3% talent, 97% not being distracted by the Internet.” —Anonymous What The Best-Dressed Bookworms Are Wearing! Great gift ideas for writers and readers! This Q&A Will Help You Write Better Characters Time to start talking to the voices in your head! Round out the lives of your characters with this comprehensive list of interview questions to ask yourself. http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/this-79-question-interview-will-help-you-write-better-characters-writers-relief/ Places Where You Can Hand-Sell Your Self-Published Book Here’s a list of the best places to show up with a pen, a stack of books, and a smile. BONUS: Includes the top 12 tips for clinching a face-to-face sale! http://selfpublishingrelief.com/22-places-to-hand-sell-your-self-published-book-self-publishing-relief/ Video Game Storytelling Techniques That Work For Creative Writers Want to know how to keep your readers riveted to the page in the same way gamers are glued to their screens? Check out these clever storytelling techniques used by popular video games! http://writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/game-on-how-video-game-stories-can-inspire-creative-writers-writers-relief/ Affordable Ways To Update Your Author Website Here are the best ways to have an engaging author website without breaking your budget. And some don’t even require a web designer! http://www.webdesignrelief.com/penny-pinching-ways-to-update-your-author-website-web-design-relief/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer Un-Think Your Poetry: How To Write Better Poems Doing The Publishing Credits Shuffle 9 Query Letter Phrases That Get Results Writers Classifieds Looking for the best place to find contest listings? No contest. Well, actually we mean…lots of contests! All vetted, updated, and link-checked. Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are some of our top listings: The Wolf Ridge Press Narrative/Poetic Medicine Prize Stops Reading: 9/30/18 Entry Fee: $25.00 First Prize: $250 and 100 copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Theme: Illuminating the life-changing events of illness and recovery Page Count Limit: 24 – 36 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook JuxtaProse Fiction Prize Stops Reading: 9/30/2018 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 7,000 Category: Short Stories Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest Stops Reading: 9/30/2018 Entry Fee: $12 First Prize: $1,500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Theme: Any subject. Special prize for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style Poem Length: Up to 250 lines 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies.  Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook BOOM Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 11/1/2018 Entry Fee: $14 First Prize: $250 and 25 copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 20-30 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook Setebos Anthology Contest Stops Reading: 11/30/18 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 and author copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Poetry Page Count Limit: Up to 10 pages Story Word Count Limit: 7,500 Categories: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here! Writer’s Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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September 10, 2018 Connect With Us! ... Writer: Tips, to-do list, and quotes to read now! Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us We Just Typed Your Name In The Search Bar. What Will We Find? We—and your readers—should find your author website! Don’t have a website? 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 Writers Classifieds The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web. This Could Be Your Book Cover! Check out our predesigned book covers to find the one that’s perfect for your self-published book! We can also design a custom book cover for you! See more here. Review Board Prepare NOW for our next reading round. Please see our  submission guidelines.  Fantastic News, Indeed! Dear Writer’s Relief, I just got fantastic news! One of my poems was accepted by a publication you advised me to pursue. Thank you for your help and your expertise. I’m so very grateful! —Liz K., Poet Quote Of The Week The secret of good writing is telling the truth. —Gordon Lish Announcing The 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest! At Writer’s Relief, we know how challenging it is for poets to get their poetry manuscripts published. So we’re very happy to sponsor the 2018 Annual WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest and support the work of a talented poet. Contest Judge: Susanna Lang, award-winning poet and author of three full-length books of poetry. Winner will receive: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies.  Deadline: October 31, 2018 Enter the WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest today! Learn more about the WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest and Judge Susanna Lang writersrelief.com/watersedge-poetry-chapbook-contest/ How To Write An Effective Query Letter For A Mixed Genre Book Stories that don’t fit neatly in one genre can be HUGE breakout books. But pitching them to literary agents can be an uphill battle. Here are the perils to avoid and the proven strategies to help your query letter step up to the challenge. writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/query-letters-genre-essentials-pitching-a-cross-genre-book-writers-relief/ The Best Book Launch To-Do List—With The Tasks You Must Not Skip! If you’re considering self-publishing your book, you should already be checking off the items on this book launch to-do list!  From six months ahead to the day your book officially launches, here’s what you need to do to pave the way for great buzz and great sales! selfpublishingrelief.com/the-9-tasks-that-must-go-on-your-book-launch-to-do-list-self-publishing-relief/ Read Now! Quotes From Well-Known Authors About Procrastination Thinking about reading this later? Maybe you should find out what Shakespeare, Dickens, and other famous writers had to say about procrastinating. Right now. Yes, now. writersrelief.com/blog/2018/09/dont-wait-read-these-quotes-by-famous-authors-about-procrastination-now-writers-relief/ How To Effectively Communicate With Your Website Designer And Get What You Want He said…she said…exactly what WAS said? Communicating well with your web designer can mean the difference between getting what you want and being disappointed with the results. 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Here are just a few of the listings available to you in our Writers Classifieds: Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest Stops Reading: 9/16/2018 Entry Fee: Prose $15 - $20; Flash Fiction $13 - $15; Poetry $8 - $10 per poem; Haiku $6 - $8 per haiku First Prize: Prose and Poetry $100; Haiku $50 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 3,000 (2,500 creative nonfiction; 500 flash fiction) Poem Length: 50 lines MAX Haiku Length: 3 lines MAX The Wolf Ridge Press Narrative/Poetic Medicine Prize Stops Reading: 9/30/18 Entry Fee: $25.00 First Prize: $250 and 100 copies Winning Entry Published? Yes Theme: Illuminating the life-changing events of illness and recovery Page Count Limit: 24 – 36 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook JuxtaProse Fiction Prize Stops Reading: 9/30/2018 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 7,000 Category: Short Stories Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest Stops Reading: 9/30/2018 Entry Fee: $12 First Prize: $1,500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Theme: Any subject. Special prize for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style Poem Length: Up to 250 lines 2018 WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest Stops Reading: 10/31/2018 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 cash prize; publication of the poetry chapbook in both print and e-book formats; Amazon distribution for Kindle and print; and 25 free print copies.  Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 24-48 pages Poetry Book Type: Chapbook Setebos Anthology Contest Stops Reading: 11/30/18 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $500 and author copies Winning Entry Published? 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