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February 11, 2019 Connect With Us! .. Do these three things to catch an agent’s eye! PLUS: Celebrate Black History Month with five great reads. Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us Your Absence Will Be Noticed. Readers, editors, and agents who want to know more about you will look online for 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 am simply of the opinion that you cannot be taught to write. You have to spend a lifetime in love with words. ― Craig Claiborne Helping Writers Get Published—We’re Doggone Good At It! It’s not easy connecting with the right literary editors and agents—in fact, it can be pretty “ruff.” That’s where we come in. Whether you’re already published and still learning the industry or just too strapped for time to manage a high-level submission strategy, we will target the best markets to improve your odds of getting an acceptance. And our strategy works—since 1994, over 19,000 times and counting. Now, for a limited time, we have openings for new clients in the following genres: > Books (memoirs and novels) > Poetry > Short creative prose Submit a writing sample today (with no obligation, of course). DEADLINE: Thursday, February 21 Take five minutes right now to get the publishing help you need! http://writersrelief.com/review_board/ Marketing Strategies That Will Impress Literary Agents and Editors What do agents love more than discovering writers? Discovering writers with marketing savvy! Here are three easy strategies to set in motion before your book is published. http://www.webdesignrelief.com/3-marketing-strategies-literary-agents-and-editors-love-to-see-web-design-relief/ 5 Buzzworthy Books By Contemporary Black Authors It’s Black History month! And readers are in love with these exceptional novels. Choose a few for your TBR list! http://writersrelief.com/2019/02/06/5-new-novels-by-must-read-contemporary-black-authors-writers-relief/ Listen Up! Should You Self-Publish An Audiobook? The audiobook market is booming… but is it right for you? Our self-publishing experts have done the research and answered the big questions. http://selfpublishingrelief.com/is-it-worthwhile-to-self-publish-in-audiobook-format-an-faq-self-publishing-relief/ Over 19,000+ Acceptances—We Must Be Doing something Right! Whether in video or in print, our clients have so many nice things to say…we’re blushing! “Thanks to Writer’s Relief doing the legwork in finding appropriate publications for me to submit my short story, I was thrilled to receive an acceptance in a national literary magazine! Writer’s Relief staff were organized and helpful and made my submission effort a breeze!” —Linda K., Writer http://writersrelief.com/video-testimonials/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer 7 Reasons Librarians Should Be Your Favorite Superheroes Write Strong Female Characters Without Being Cliché How To Find Short Story Ideas In Your Own Life Meet Your Matchmaker! Publishing Leads For Creative Writers If you’re looking for the best writing contests, calls for submissions, conferences, and more, you’ll be head over heels for our Writer’s Classifieds! With our regularly updated and vetted lists, you’re sure to find your perfect match! Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the opportunities you’ll find: The Story Pub - New Literary Journal! Stops Reading: 2/17/2019 Word Count: 7,000 Genre: Creative nonfiction Special Info: looking for true stories from real people on any topic. International Literary Awards Stops Reading: 2/28/2019 Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 Title Count Limit: 3 Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction Stops Reading: 3/14/2019 Entry Fee: $17 First Prize: $2,000 Contest Judge: Joan Silber Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 10-50 Word Count Limit: 2,500-12,500 Lake Covington Romance Writing Contest Stops Reading: 4/28/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 Nilsen Literary Prize for a First Novel Stops Reading: 11/1/2019 Entry Fee: $30 First Prize: $2,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Book Type: Novel, Short Story Collection, Novella 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

 Ronnie@WritersRelief.com

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Sweet! Literary Magazines That Publish Love Poems February 8, 2019 Connect With Us! .. Sweet! Literary Magazines That Publish Love Poems Although love poems have always been popular, modern readers of all ages are especially keen on reading (and buying) love poems from contemporary writers. And that means many editors want to publish (and sometimes even pay for) love poems too! Here at Writer’s Relief, our clients often want to know where to publish love poems. And they’ve come to the right place! Connecting poets with the editors who might enjoy their writing is our passion. Our research experts keep track of every possible literary market, so we know the best places to submit love poems! And today, we are sharing our expertise with you. Where Poets Can Submit Love Poems For Publication Before we tell you where to publish love poems, there are a few things about our list of love poetry publishers that you will need to keep in mind. Many of the publishers on our list of editors who publish love poems are open to reading submissions from new writers as well as established poets. So don’t let your status as an unpublished writer deter you from submitting your writing to these love-poem-friendly magazines! A number of the magazines on our list of love poetry publishers actually pay their writers for love poems. To learn more about a magazine’s pay rate (or honorariums) please visit the individual submission guidelines of each individual publisher. Editors want to fall in love with your love poems! Some of the literary magazines on our list are specifically looking for love poems. But not every single publisher on our list is dedicated exclusively to love poetry. In other words, our submission strategy experts have noticed that some publications have a special tendency to publish poems about love and relationships—but are also open to other sorts of poetry as well. Many of the editors on the list accept all sorts of love poems, including those from the LGBTQIA community. But for your reading convenience, we have also included a separate list of literary magazines that specifically publish love poems by LGBTQIA writers. Keep in mind that editorial submission guidelines are always changing. Although this list is accurate at the time of publication, you will need to check out each individual publisher before you decide whether to submit your love poetry. Literary Journals And Publishers That Publish Love Poems (And Some Even Pay!) Click here to continue reading. Writer's Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com

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February 4, 2019 Connect With Us! .. Spark joy with Marie Kondo-inspired tips for writers! PLUS: Don’t miss these contests. Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us Your Absence Will Be Noticed. Readers, editors, and agents who want to know more about you will look online for 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. Nancy’s A Fan! You and your outstanding staff have been great to work with! —Nancy P., Writer Quote Of The Week The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying. ―Steven Pressfield We’d Love To Help Boost Your Odds Of Getting Published! Since 1994, we’ve been helping writers make effective submissions to literary agents and editors of literary magazines. That’s almost 25 years of acceptances, awards, nominations, and publishing contracts garnered by our clients! We’d love to help you save time, improve your submission strategy, and increase your odds of getting published. And right now, we’re accepting new clients in the following genres: > Books (memoirs and novels) > Poetry > Short creative prose Submit your BEST writing samples for review—only the top submissions will be accepted for our exclusive client list. DEADLINE: Thursday, February 21 Follow your heart. Take the next step toward your publishing goals—today! writersrelief.com/review_board/ 9 Tricks To Trim Costs While Promoting Your Writing Marketing and promotion are necessary if you want to boost book sales. But you don’t have to break the bank to do it! Check out nine FREE ways to effectively  market your writing. www.webdesignrelief.com/9-smart-ways-to-spend-less-money-on-book-marketing-and-promotion-web-design-relief/ Does It Spark Joy? Tidying Up Your Writing Space The Marie Kondo Way Kondo’s new Netflix series is all about cleaning up and organizing your home. And her six basic principles will also work wonders for your writing space! So what are you waiting for? Spark some joy! writersrelief.com/2019/01/30/6-ways-to-use-marie-kondo-organizing-strategies-in-your-writing-space-writers-relief/ The Latest Cover Art Trends For Cozy Mysteries Cover design can make or break a self-published book’s sales. So if you’re ready to publish your cozy mystery, tap into these trends when designing your cover! selfpublishingrelief.com/cover-art-design-trends-for-self-published-cozy-mystery-novels-self-publishing-relief/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer True Story: How To Write A Query Letter For A Memoir Let’s Talk: Writing Conference Conversation Starters Dos And Don’ts Of Taking Feedback On Your Creative Writing Shining A Light On The Best Publishing Leads For Creative Writers! Google is great, but let’s be real—a blind search can take hours and ultimately lead nowhere. Let our Classifieds be your guiding light! With regularly updated and vetted lists of writing contests, calls for submission, conferences, and more, our Writer’s Classifieds spotlight the best opportunities. Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the opportunities you’ll find: Third Wednesday Annual Poetry Contest Stops Reading: 2/15/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $100 Winning Entry Published? Yes Title Count: 3 The Story Pub - New Literary Journal! Stops Reading: 2/17/2019 Word Count: 7,000 Genre: Creative nonfiction Special Info: looking for true stories from real people on any topic. International Literary Awards Stops Reading: 2/28/2019 Short Story Judge: Jennine Capó Crucet Short Essay Judge: Melissa Febos Poetry Judge: Marilyn Nelson Entry Fee: $15 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 for Essays and Short Stories Poems Title Count: 3 Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction Stops Reading: 3/14/2019 Contest Judge: Joan Silber Entry Fee: $17 First Prize: $2,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 10-50 Word Count Limit: 2,500-12,500 Fourth Genre Steinberg Essay Prize Stops Reading: 3/15/2019 Entry Fee: $20 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 6,000 Lake Covington Romance Writing Contest Stops Reading: 4/28/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 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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January 28, 2019 Connect With Us! .. Love reading? Try these jobs! PLUS: Avoiding author mills.

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 Review Board Our Review Board will be opening again soon! Get your work ready now! See our submission guidelines.  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. We’re A Web Top 100 And Mary Julia’s #1 Writer’s Relief is the primary resource for writers and the best one on the Internet. Without the assistance of Writer’s Relief I’d never have published even close to the number of poems and short stories I have in publication. Thank you! —Mary Julia K., Writer Quote Of The Week We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect. ― Anais Nin Writers: How To Spot And Avoid Author Mills If a publisher is more interested in selling to writers than selling to readers—it may be an author mill. . Check out these warning signs before committing yourself to a publishing contract. http://writersrelief.com/2019/01/25/13-dangers-of-working-with-an-author-mill-and-how-to-spot-and-avoid-them-writers-relief/ 14 Careers For People Who Love Reading Books! Is your dream job one that surrounds you with books? From proofreader to librarian and more, here are the best careers for bookworms! http://writersrelief.com/2019/01/23/14-careers-for-people-who-love-reading-with-how-to-job-advice-writers-relief/ Tiny Tweaks And Strategies To Boost Book Sales And Build Your Fan Base A few minor tweaks to your current marketing efforts could have a huge impact on your book sales. Here are super-simple, FREE promotional hacks that will help build sales without depleting your time, money, or energy. http://selfpublishingrelief.com/45-marketing-tweaks-to-instantly-improve-book-sales-and-build-fans-self-publishing-relief/ All The Best Info On the Internet, All Right Here! When our researchers aren’t tracking down scoops on the best literary agents and editors, they’re checking every Internet nook and cranny for the best writer info! Here’s what’s hot for writers now: Building a Platform for Your Work When You’re Unpublished How to Write Short Sentences and Paragraphs the Right Way (and Why It Matters) How to Be Prolific: Joanna Penn in conversation with Bec Evans And more! http://www.webdesignrelief.com/february-2019-links-roundup-web-design-relief/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer Creative Nonfiction: How To Stay Out Of Trouble Length Matters: Submit Short Stories And Poems For Publication Poetry Turnoffs: Styles And Formatting That Make Editors Cringe Meet Your Goals With Our Publishing Leads For Creative Writers! How are you doing with your writing goals for 2019? Trying to get published? Want to snag a residency? Attend a conference and network? Submit to contests? We can help! With regularly updated and vetted listings of writing contests, calls for submission, conferences, and more, our Writer’s Classifieds are the perfect tool to help you start achieving. Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the opportunities you’ll find: Georgia Writers Association Georgia Author of the Year Awards Stops Reading: 1/31/2019 Entry Fee: $60 First Prize: Trophy and Winner Seals for books Book type: Novel, Memoir, Short Story Collection Poetry Book Type: Chapbook, Full Manuscript Third Wednesday Annual Poetry Contest Stops Reading: 2/15/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $100 Winning Entry Published? Yes Title Count: 3 The Story Pub - New Literary Journal! Stops Reading: 2/17/2019 Word Count: 7,000 Genre: Creative nonfiction Special Info: Looking for true stories from real people on any topic. Psychopomp Magazine Short Fiction Contest Stops Reading: 3/15/2019 Entry Fee: $10 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 6,000 Lake Covington Romance Writing Contest Stops Reading: 4/28/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 Jacar Press Chapbook Poetry Contests Stops Reading: 4/30/2019 Entry Fee: $10-$15 First Prize: Publication Winning Entry Published? Yes Book Type: Poetry Chapbook Page Count Limit: 20-80 Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here!

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January 21, 2019 Connect With Us! .. Query letter not working? Here are the fixes. PLUS: Thank your writing mentor!

Important Links .Submit Work .Services .Author Web Design  Self-Publishing Relief .Products .About Us .Contact Us Your Absence Will Be Noticed.  Readers, editors, and agents who want to know more about you will look online for 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 Review Board Is Burning The Midnight Oil Our Review Board is busy reading all the wonderful submissions we received! For details on our Review Board, see our  submission guidelines.  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. Our Award-Winning Service Helps Create Award-Winning Writers! I am so pleased with the progress I have made over the past two years using Writer’s Relief. Not only have I built up a good portfolio of published work, won a prize, and been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and Best American Science Fiction, but I feel so much more established as a writer and ready to tackle my novel. —Samantha H., Writer Quote Of The Week Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar. ―E.B. White  Writer: Query Letter Didn’t Work? Here’s How To Fix It So many elements go into a strong query letter—it’s almost easier to get it wrong than it is to get it right. The good news: Most mistakes are easy to fix once you know how to spot them! Here’s a list of the most common missteps you should avoid http://writersrelief.com/2019/01/18/13-reasons-your-query-letter-didnt-work-and-how-to-fix-it-writers-relief/ Here’s How To Make Your Author Website “About Me” Page Stand Out Guess which is the most popular page of your website? The “About Me” page! So don’t just post a basic bio and headshot and call it good! Check out these engaging, fun ways to boost your “About Me” page’s appeal. http://www.webdesignrelief.com/writers-fun-new-ways-to-design-your-about-me-page-web-design-relief/ Three Much-Appreciated Ways To Thank Your Writing Mentors January is National Mentoring Month! Check out these thoughtful ways to show your appreciation to the authors who helped guide you toward being a better writer. http://writersrelief.com/2019/01/16/3-wonderful-ways-to-thank-your-writing-mentors-writers-relief/ The Best Ways To Get More Reviews For Your Self-Published Book It’s no secret that good reviews can help a book sell. And there are tons of opportunities available to get reviews—if you know where to look! http://selfpublishingrelief.com/how-to-get-more-reviews-of-your-self-published-book-a-list-of-book-reviewers-self-published-relief/ More Articles: Something For Every Writer Cover Letters And Query Letters: A Checklist For Writers 10 Ways To Make Your Poems Stand Out In A Crowd What Is Considered Previously Published Writing? Don’t Waste Countless Hours Searching For Publishing Leads! Stop wasting your time clicking through a million pages on the Internet looking for publishing opportunities! With regularly updated and vetted listings of writing contests, calls for submissions, conferences, and more—all found in one convenient place—our Writer’s Classifieds will save you loads of time and provide you with plenty of opportunities. Subscribe now and get access to hundreds of listings and weekly emails featuring top choices. Here are a few examples of the opportunities you’ll find: Georgia Writers Association Georgia Author of the Year Awards Stops Reading: 1/31/2019 Entry Fee: $60 First Prize: Trophy and Winner Seals for books Book type: Novel, Memoir, Short Story Collection Poetry Book Type: Chapbook, Full Manuscript The Big Moose Prize Stops Reading: 1/31/2019 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 90-1,000 Book Type: Novel The Story Pub - New Literary Journal! Stops Reading: 2/17/2019 Word Count: 7,000 MAX Genre: Creative nonfiction Special Info: looking for true stories from real people on any topic. Lake Covington Romance Writing Contest Stops Reading: 4/28/2019 Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000 Special Info: Writers are randomly assigned a couple, a romance trope, and a location in Lake Covington. Jacar Press Chapbook Poetry Contests Stops Reading: 4/30/2019 Entry Fee: $10-$15 First Prize: Publication Winning Entry Published? Yes Book Type: Poetry Chapbook Page Count Limit: 20-80 The Zymbol Prize Stops Reading: 6/1/2019 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Book Type: Novel, Short Story Collection Poetry Book Type: Full Manuscript Find links to these listings and many more great publishing leads here!

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