Here are the latest newsletters for my followers to peruse:
AUTHORS ONLY: This is a special Review Board call for these genres
only. Deadline is NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11.
We
are included in the 2020 Edition of 100 Best Websites for Writers (4th year in
a row)!
What we are looking for: Short stories and FREE-VERSE poetry only.
(Please do not send novels,
children's books, rhyming poetry, or poetry collections at this time. Poetry
Collection? See our WaterSedge Contest at https://writersrelief.com/watersedge-poetry-chapbook-contest)
If you are interested in becoming a Full Service client, please note that
our Full Service option DOES require Review Board approval, and
your submissions must be sent to us before the November
11 deadline. Our Full Service client list is by invitation
only, so send your strongest poems and short stories.
If you don't have time to take care of all the tasks required to get
your submissions in front of editors and agents, we can help. We will
create a professional cover letter that meets industry standards, target
25+ markets per two-month cycle, research guidelines, proofread your work,
track your responses, create a client portal for you to access at any time to
view your submission history, and much more. For your first cycle with us,
you'll be working with a new client liaison personally assigned to you. Once
you've completed your first cycle, we will schedule a call to discuss your
initial cycle and to introduce you to the members of your personal submission
strategy team. Everything you need to develop a high-level submission strategy
is included. Use this link to submit to our Review Board: http://writersrelief.com/review_board/
QUESTIONS? Please call our office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. EASTERN Time if you have any questions. One of our submission strategists
will be happy to speak with you!
Click on the videos below if you'd like to hear and see two of our
current clients speaking about their experience with Writer's Relief:
http://writersrelief.com/2019/10/11/featured-client-andrey-gritsman-writers-relief/
http://writersrelief.com/2019/06/03/how-to-find-the-best-literary-magazines-for-your-poems-shawna-ervins-secret-for-finding-the-best-poetry-literary-magazines/
Click on the videos below if you'd like to hear and see two of our
current clients speaking about their experience with Writer's Relief:
https://writersrelief.com/2020/04/24/featured-client-lisa-low-writers-relief/
https://writersrelief.com/2020/06/11/featured-client-king-grossman-writers-relief/
Ronnie L. Smith, President
Writer's Relief, Inc.
(866) 405-3003
P.S. Feel free to pass this
information along to your writer friends. Remember that the deadline for this
POETRY and SHORT STORY ONLY Review Board call is Wednesday, November 11. Here
is the submission link: http://writersrelief.com/review_board/
WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Writer's Relief
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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How
to boost your confidence as a writer! PLUS: Give your characters the
best names.
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How
to boost your confidence as a writer!
PLUS:
Give your characters the best names.
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Now
Available: Our Newest Book!
The
Ultimate Query Letter Tool Kit
Your blueprint for
writing a query letter that gets results!
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Yay!
More Acceptances!
More
acceptances! As always, I’m grateful for Writer’s Relief’s
thoroughness, efficiency, pleasantness, etc., with a minimum of my
time and effort. —Iris L., Writer
Watch
Iris’s full testimonial here!
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OK,
our newsletter editor may have overindulged in pumpkin spice lattes.
But
the fact remains: Right now, the autumn publishing rush is in high
gear—and you can take advantage of the many opportunities out there
by having Writer’s Relief research, target, and prepare your
submissions to book agents or literary journals.
How
many submissions are you regularly sending out? Three? Ten? With
Writer’s Relief, you’ll submit work to a minimum of twenty-five,
chosen especially for your writing style.
Want
better, more satisfying results? Send your best work to our Review
Board now! We currently have openings
for the following:
•
Novels and memoirs
•
Poetry
•
Short stories and personal essays
DEADLINE:
Thursday, October 22
(And
note to our editor: Maybe switch to decaf for a while.)
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Do
you sometimes feel like a fraud when you call yourself a writer?
Check
out the 10 ways to beat impostor syndrome, overcome self-doubt, and
boost your confidence!
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What
if Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s was named Connie
Gustafson? It almost happened!
Here’s
how to ensure your character names are fitting and memorable.
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This
minimalist, streamlined design is what’s trending now!
But
before you make the switch, know the pros and cons of a single-page
author website.
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Winning
an award can convince readers to buy your book! Check out the best
awards for self-published books.
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Even
More Tasty Opportunities For Creative Writers
Craving more great ways
to build your writing career? Check out today’s specials: These
choices are just too good to pass up!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Tennessee
Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Poetry Contest
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genres:
Poetry
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Millay
Colony For The Arts Residency
Location:
Austerlitz, NY
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Application
Fee: $40 ($60 fee with applications after 10/1/2020)
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San
Diego Poetry Annual Steve Kowit Poetry Prize
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Copper
Nickel Jake Adam York Prize
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $2,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Red
Mountain Press Poetry Prize
Deadline:
10/18/2020
Entry
Fee: $35
First
Prize: $1,000
Genres:
Poetry Collections
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Sixfold
Poetry And Short Story Awards
Deadline:
10/24/2020
Entry
Fee: $5
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Tupelo
Press Sunken Garden Chapbook Prize
Deadline:
10/31/2020
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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River
Teeth Literary Nonfiction Prize
Deadline:
10/31/2020
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Creative Nonfiction Book
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Rockvale
Writers’ Colony Residency
Location:
College Grove, TN
Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Application
Fee: $30
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ScreenCraft's
2020 Cinematic Book Competition
Deadline:
10/31/2020
Entry
Fee: $69
First
Prize: $1,000 and introductions to development execs
Genre:
Novels, novellas, true stories, biographies
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Raleigh
Review 2021 Geri Digiorno Prize
Deadline:
10/31/2020
Entry
Fee: $13
First
Prize: $300
Genre:
Poetry, Visual Art, Flash Nonfiction
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Check back next week for more great listings!
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WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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How
To Build A Strong Author Brand If You Write In Multiple Genres
While some
writers focus on a single genre, there are many writers who dabble
in multiple genres. You might write poetry as well as short
stories, and possibly even essays. Or the differences in what you
write may be more obvious: spine-tingling thriller novels AND
warmhearted children’s books. At Web Design Relief, we know that
writing in multiple genres can make your marketing strategy more
challenging. Is one website right for you? Do you need multiple
websites? Should you use a pen name to separate your genres? Here’s
how to build a strong author brand when you write in multiple
genres.
The Best Ways To Build A Strong Author Brand If You
Write In Multiple Genres
It’s important to build your online marketing based on
your
own unique content and voice. Here are a few important
questions to consider if you’re a multi-genre author who is trying
to build a strong brand.
Should
you use a pen name (or multiple pen names)?
Separating your
brand identity will be easier if you use a different name for each
genre. This way, you’ll avoid the confusion of your horror fans
stumbling upon your children’s books or (eek!) vice versa. With a
specific pen name for each style of writing, you’ll be able to
create a unique online persona to suit each individual genre.
When you choose
to use a pen name or multiple pen names, be sure you want that name
associated with you for the long haul.
These articles
can help you decide if you want to use one pen name or several:
Pen Names
And The Internet: 5 Writer Problems—Solved!
How To
Handle Multiple Pen Names On Your Author Website
Pen Names:
What You Need To Know About Using A Pseudonym
What
about having multiple author websites?
If you write any
combination of poetry, essays, and short stories in the same style,
you probably don’t need to have separate author websites. You can
have separate pages on one author website for each style of
writing.
But if you
write Click here
to continue reading.
Questions about a new author website or need a
facelift for your existing site?
Visit our website at www.WebDesignRelief.com
or call our office at (866) 405-3003.
Our blog
has lots of free information about websites that work for writers.
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WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief and Web Design Relief
Writer's Relief, Inc. and Web Design Relief
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Techniques
novelists can take from screenwriters. PLUS: The differences
between middle grade and YA fiction.
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Techniques
novelists can take from screenwriters.
PLUS:
The differences between middle grade and YA fiction.
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We’re
Here For Christopher—And You Too!
I don’t know what I’d
do without Writer’s Relief: If I had to do my own submissions, I’d go
nuts. You’re lifesavers.
—Christopher
K., Writer
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The
Ultimate Query Letter Tool Kit by Writer’s
Relief offers you an easy-to-follow, step-by-step blueprint for
writing a successful query letter using proven marketing techniques
that get results. Boost your odds of landing an agent and getting
your book published!
- The
nuts and bolts of crafting a great hook
- Practical
checklists and industry-insider tips and advice
- The
must-have elements every query letter should feature
- Sample
query letters—including real letters that helped landed agents!
- Bonus
section and more!
ORDER
YOURS TODAY!
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The
lights dim and the audience is captivated…reading your book!
Use
these smart tips from screenwriters to improve your novel.
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Thinking
about writing for middle grade or YA readers? These two genres have
evolved rapidly in the past decade.
Make
sure you know these important differences!
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Everything’s
virtual nowadays—including website launch parties! Here’s how to
throw a party your author website visitors will enjoy.
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Despite
years of growth and rising influence, myths about self-publishing
still persist.
Learn
the truth behind these common misconceptions!
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It’s
Harvest Time!
These opportunities for
writers are ripe for picking! Check out a few tempting contests, or
maybe a delightful residency. The choice is yours!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Winning
Writers Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest
Deadline:
9/30/2020
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $3,000
Genre:
Poetry
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University
of Massachusetts Press Juniper Prizes
Deadline:
9/30/2020
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000
Genres:
Poetry Collections, Short Story Collections, Novels, or Creative
Nonfiction Books
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Mad
Creek Books Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize
Deadline:
9/30/2020
Entry
Fee: $23
First
Prize: $2,500
Genres:
Poetry Collections
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Boulevard
Nonfiction Contest For Emerging Writers
Deadline:
9/30/2020
Entry
Fee: $16
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Essays
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The
Vincent Brothers Review Annual Short Story Contest
Deadline:
9/30/2020
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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Millay
Colony For The Arts Residency
Location:
Austerlitz, NY
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Application
Fee: $40 ($60 fee with applications after 10/1/2020)
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American
Literary Review Literary Awards
Deadline:
10/1/2020
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genres:
Poetry, Essays, Short Stories
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San
Diego Poetry Annual Steve Kowit Poetry Prize
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Copper
Nickel Jake Adam York Prize
Deadline:
10/15/2020
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $2,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Sixfold
Poetry And Short Story Awards
Deadline:
10/24/2020
Entry
Fee: $5
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Tupelo
Press Sunken Garden Chapbook Prize
Deadline:
10/31/2020
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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A.I.R.
Studio Paducah Residency
Location:
Paducah, KY
Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Application
Fee: $25
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Check back next week for more great listings!
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WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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