With details of upcoming writing competitions:
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Boost your odds of getting published with this smart
hack! PLUS: Make writer’s block change its tune!
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Boost your odds of
getting published with this smart hack!
PLUS: Make writer’s
block change its tune!
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In less than two years of working with Writer’s
Relief, I have ten published short stories, three anthology
inclusions, one novel excerpt, and one book contract...
—Mike
Cohen, Writer
Watch Mike's short
video to learn more!
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The Ultimate Query
Letter Tool Kit
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Your
blueprint for writing a query letter that gets results!
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Put The Odds In Your
Favor!
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Writer’s
Relief is a game changer!
—Trish M., Writer
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Maybe
you think you can wait.
But
the post-Labor Day publishing rush is coming up soon—and this is one
of the BEST times to submit work.
If
you want to be one of the happy writers who gets an acceptance this
fall, Writer’s Relief can boost your odds of success!
Our
expert submission strategists can help get your work into the hands
of the right literary agents or literary journals. Since 1994,
Writer’s Relief clients have received 23,758 acceptances—and this
year’s rush hasn’t even begun!
Our
Review Board is currently reading manuscripts in the following
genres: poetry, short prose, novels, and memoirs.
Don’t
miss out! Submit your writing sample to our Review Board today!
Deadline: Thursday, August 18
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Get the inside scoop on how simultaneous submissions
can boost your publication odds!
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Here’s what our techs and researchers bookmarked on
the Internet as must-reads!
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If
writer’s block has silenced your muse, it’s time to S.I.N.G.!
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Here’s
how to boost sales of your self-published book by supporting a worthy
cause.
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The Missing Ingredient…Is Right
Here!
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You’ve
got the passion and the writing, so what’s missing? The
opportunities! Fortunately, we have them all right here at your
fingertips.
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CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Black
Lawrence Press St. Lawrence Book Award
Deadline:
8/31/2022
Submission
Link: Black Lawrence Press
St. Lawrence Book Award
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections, Short Story Collections, Essay Collections
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Talking
Gourds Fischer Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2022
Submission
Link: Talking Gourds Fischer
Prize
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Dogwood
Literary Awards
Deadline:
9/5/2022
Submission
Link: Dogwood Literary
Awards
Entry
Fee: $12
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Finding the right
market is hard, time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to
leave it to the experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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back next week for more great listings!
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Once
upon a time there was an author named Little Read Writing Good. After
packing a basket of treats, Writing Good would spend afternoons
enjoying baked goods and reading her latest story or poem to her grandmother,
who lived a short distance away in the forest.
Grandmother
often encouraged Writing Good to share her work more widely by
submitting it to literary journals. At first, Writing Good was
hesitant, but as time passed, she grew more confident. She had written
a strong piece of prose she was particularly proud of and was looking
forward to reading it to Grandmother.
But
that afternoon, Writing Good dreamt she was running through the forest
to Grandmother’s house. When she knocked on the door, Grandmother’s
usual cheerful greeting sounded more like a growl. Thinking Grandmother
just wasn’t feeling well, Writing Good went inside and noticed
Grandmother also wasn’t looking well; her face was covered in fur, her
nose had grown very long, and she had lots of sharp teeth.
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“Grandmother,
how wolflike your features are!” cried Writing Good. “And why are you
holding a REJECTION stamp in your hand—er, paw?”
“I’m
NOT your grandmother; I’m all your writerly insecurities rolled up into
your worst nightmare! Your story is not ready to be submitted. You
should rewrite it. And you don’t have time to research markets. Even if
you do, it’s unlikely you’ll choose the right ones. Get ready for the
rejection letters!”
The
Insecurity Wolf started stamping “REJECTED” all over Writing Good’s
hands. Writing Good woke with a start to find Grandmother gently
tapping her on the hand, trying to wake her.
Writing
Good confided to Grandmother that she was indeed feeling very overwhelmed
by the submission process—and worried there wasn’t enough time in a day
to devise a smart submission strategy while also keeping up with her
writing. “I should just take a woodsman’s axe to my writing and give
up” she said.
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Grandmother
assured her there was an alternative to chopping her writing to bits.
“All you need is Writer’s
Relief! They’ve been helping creative writers make effective
submissions to literary journals and agents for over twenty-eight
years!”
She
explained that the experts at Writer’s Relief would format and
proofread her work, create a cover or query letter, and target her
writing to the most suitable markets. “They constantly research
journals and agents to keep their markets up to date. Why, since 1994
their clients have received 23,758 acceptances…807 so far in 2022
alone! And they’re reading submissions from potential new clients right
now, so let’s send your writing to the Writer’s Relief Review
Board.”
Writing
Good submitted her work, which the Review Board accepted! With Writer’s
Relief’s help, she began making regular submissions of all her pieces.
Little Read Writing Good now had more time to write! And soon she had
acceptances from literary journals! She did her happy dance and
celebrated by buying a trendy new cape—in red, her favorite
color.
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For
a limited time, the Writer’s Relief Review Board is considering writing
samples from authors who hope to join out client list.
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- Books (novels and memoirs)
- Poetry
- Short stories and personal essays
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DEADLINE: Thursday, August 18
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Submit
your writing today, so you won’t be huffing and puffing to beat the
deadline! Wait, that’s a different wolf story…but it’s still smart
advice!
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Relief, Inc. | www.WritersRelief.com | (866)
405-3003 | info@wrelief.com
LIVE CHAT AVAILABLE ON
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See your publication odds benefit from a splash of
color! AND: The mistake too many writers make.
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See your publication odds
benefit from a splash of color!
AND: The mistake too many
writers make.
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Got
grammar questions? You’re among friends—and we can help! (See what we
did there?)
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When Writers Help Writers, This
Happens!
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I was afraid to submit my work for publication. Enter,
Writer’s Relief! A few months after signing up, I placed my first
story…and a year later, I had a total of three short stories and two
poems accepted for publication.
—Stephen G. Weiss
II, Writer
Watch Stephen's short
video to learn more!
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I
appreciate all the hard work your staff puts in and everything that
helped me to get some 43 poems accepted for publication over the past
five years. It wouldn’t have happened without you.
—Jackie H., Writer
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Some
writers might think it’s too early to prepare for the autumn publishing
rush. After all, it’s summer! But savvy writers know now is the BEST
time to submit work if you want to get published.
And
Writer’s Relief can boost your odds of success—our submission
strategies really work!
Our
expert submission strategists will help you get your work into the
hands of the right literary agents or literary journals. Writer’s
Relief clients have received 806 acceptances so far this year—and the
publishing rush hasn’t even begun!
Our
Review Board is currently reading in the following genres:
>
Books (novels and memoirs)
>
Poetry
>
Short stories and short creative nonfiction
Deadline:
Thursday, August 18
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It happens more than you’d think—but our experts are
here to ensure it doesn’t happen to you!
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Feeling blue about your writing? Learn how the right
colors can bring life to your story, poem, essay, or novel.
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Yes—but
first read these tips from our experts to keep yourself out of hot
water!
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Share
your favorite quotes on your website to showcase your taste and
personality!
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Even On Hot Days: Why Do Writers Feel
Chilly?
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Because
they’re surrounded by drafts! You don’t have to be, though—send your
work to one of these great opportunities before they close!
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CLICK HERE to
access listings for the top writing contests, calls for submission,
conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Grayson
Books Poetry Prize
Deadline:
8/15/2022
Submission
Link: Grayson Books Poetry
Prize
Entry
Fee: $26
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Sarasvati
Creative Space
Location:
Lewis County, TN
Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Submission
Link: Sarasvati Creative Space
Application
Fee: N/A
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Talking
Gourds Fischer Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2022
Submission
Link: Talking Gourds Fischer
Prize
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Dogwood
Literary Awards
Deadline:
9/5/2022
Submission
Link: Dogwood Literary Awards
Entry
Fee: $12
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Black
Lawrence Press St. Lawrence Book Award
Deadline:
8/31/2022
Submission
Link: Black Lawrence Press St.
Lawrence Book Award
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections, Short Story Collections, Essay Collections
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Finding the right market is hard,
time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to leave it to the
experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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back next week for more great listings!
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In just moments you’ll learn how to write about time
passage. PLUS: Feed your sense of fun with our latest quiz!
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In just moments you’ll
learn how to write about time passage.
PLUS: Feed your sense
of fun with our latest quiz!
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Got
grammar questions? You’re among friends—and we can help! (See what we
did there?)
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A Good Team Makes For A
Great Success!
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With Writer’s Relief, I have had five pieces published
and been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. To see my work in print has
been thrilling, legitimizing, and a huge boost to my creativity!
—Evelyn M., Writer
Watch Evelyn's short
video to learn more!
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First One Down, Many
More To Go!
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Just
when I thought I would never see an acceptance…one of my pieces has
been accepted by a journal I never would have thought of on my
own—but one in which I will be proud to be included! My thanks to
Writer’s Relief for kind, attentive, professional help through what
would have been a harrowing experience. Only four months in and one
in the bag. Tonight, I feel great!
—Tony C., Writer
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Writers:
Don’t miss your chance to enter the Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award
contest! There’s NO FEE to enter!
One
poet and one short story writer will receive over $2,000.00 worth of
Writer’s Relief services. Our team of submission strategists will
work to get the winning entries published in literary journals.
Deadline:
Sunday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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As time goes by, here’s how to effectively show it,
slow it, or speed it up in your writing!
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Boost your traffic and engagement by integrating
social media with your author website!
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Are
you an everything bagel? An onion bagel? Feed your curiosity and take
our newest quiz!
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There’s
more to a successful book signing than just writing your name! These
tips help too!
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How do you want to spend your
summer?
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Chained
to a search engine wasting hours looking for opportunities—or sipping
a cool drink, relaxing, and writing? Pour the margaritas, because
we’ve got your answer right here!
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CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Granum
Foundation Prizes
Deadline:
8/2/2022
Submission
Link: Granum Foundation
Prizes
Entry
Fee: N/A
First
Prize: $5,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections, Short Story Collection, Essay Collections,
Novels, Book-length Nonfiction
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Dogwood
Literary Awards
Deadline:
9/5/2022
Submission
Link: Dogwood Literary
Awards
Entry
Fee: $12
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Talking
Gourds Fischer Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2022
Submission
Link: Talking Gourds Fischer
Prize
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Finding the right
market is hard, time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to
leave it to the experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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Check
back next week for more great listings!
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The best way to get your short story collection in order
PLUS: Things you want your future writer self to know.
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The best way to get your
short story collection in order.
PLUS: Things you want
your future writer self to know.
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Got
grammar questions? You’re among friends—and we can help! (See what we
did there?)
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We’re Drumming Up Acceptances For
Jill!
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Drumroll, please. In less than a year, five of my
stories are being published! I couldn’t do this on my own. I’m
genuinely grateful for the work Writer’s Relief does and I highly
recommend them!
—Jill D., Writer
Watch Jill's short video
to learn more!
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I
cannot sing praises for Writer’s Relief enough! In one week, I had
poems selected for publication by three fabulous literary journals! How
could a poet ask for more—(not a question).
—King G., Writer
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Each
year, Writer’s Relief has the privilege of hosting the Peter K. Hixson
Award, a unique opportunity for creative writers made possible by our
late client Peter K. Hixson’s generosity.
Peter
had such a positive experience with Writer’s Relief during his life
that he generously bequeathed a portion of his estate so that selected
up-and-coming writers would have the opportunity to benefit from our
submission assistance program.
This
year, the award will be given to one poet and one short story writer.
Each winner will receive over $2,000.00 worth of Writer’s Relief services
as our team of submission strategists works to see the winning entries
published in literary journals.
To
learn more about how you can submit your writing for consideration,
visit our submission guidelines.
Deadline: Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Order, order in the manuscript! Okay, these tips aren’t
mandated by law—but they’ll definitely help you create a well-ordered
collection!
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Dear future me: Here’s what you must keep in mind during
your writing journey!
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Check
out this unexpected, inexpensive way to help your writing reach more
readers!
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These
easy author website tweaks will give you big results with little time
and effort.
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Get
’em while they’re hot…some of the best opportunities for writers!
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CLICK HERE to
access listings for the top writing contests, calls for submission,
conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Red
Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
Prize
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Narrative Spring Story
Contest
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays
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Gival
Press Short Story Award
Deadline:
8/8/2022
Submission
Link: Gival Press Short Story
Award
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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New
Millennium Writing Awards
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: New Millennium Writing
Awards
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Granum
Foundation Prizes
Deadline:
8/2/2022
Submission
Link: Granum Foundation Prizes
Entry
Fee: N/A
First
Prize: $5,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections, Short Story Collection, Essay Collections, Novels,
Book-length Nonfiction
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Finding the right market is hard,
time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to leave it to the
experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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back next week for more great listings!
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The pros and cons of juggling multiple writing projects.
PLUS: 7 personality traits that signal writing success.
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The pros and cons of
juggling multiple writing projects.
PLUS: 7 personality
traits that signal writing success.
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Got
grammar questions? You’re among friends—and we can help! (See what we
did there?)
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Are
you gruntled? Yes, gruntled is a word! The opposite of disgruntled, it
means happy and content. And we’re positively gruntled about this
week’s articles: yay or nay on juggling projects; free newsletter
platforms; the traits of successful writers revealed; and marketing
tips for poets. Gruntled is also a valid Scrabble word—use it to win
your next game! 10 points!
A Friendly Reminder:
Our special Review Board
is open and reading short prose and poetry ONLY. Hurry! Deadline is
THIS Thursday, July 14.
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Multiple writing projects: A smart idea…or a disaster?
Let’s find out!
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Learn how to build your fanbase as a writer—without
digging into your pockets!
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It
takes more than skill to create writing that stands out. Here are the
traits that spell success!
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Use
these tips to reach bigger audiences of potential buyers for your
poetry collection!
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Call Off The Bloodhounds…
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Your
search is over! There’s no need to spend hours tracking down
opportunities for writers—because the best are right here!
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CLICK HERE to
access listings for the top writing contests, calls for submission,
conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Howling
Bird Press Book Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Howling Bird Press Book
Contest
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Memoirs, Essay Collections, any book-length work of Creative Nonfiction
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New
Millennium Writing Awards
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: New Millennium Writing
Awards
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Narrative Spring Story
Contest
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays
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Sewanee
Review Contests
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Sewanee Review Contests
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Red
Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
Prize
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Press
53 Award for Poetry
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Press 53 Award for
Poetry
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Manuscripts
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Finding the right market is hard,
time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to leave it to the
experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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back next week for more great listings!
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Find the perfect balance in your writing goals. And:
Try this poetry advice on for size!
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Find the perfect
balance in your writing goals.
And: Try this poetry
advice on for size!
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Here's
a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide to apostrophes!
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Joan’s Writing Career
Blasts Off!
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I can’t say enough about how Writer’s Relief helped me
get my career off the ground! I have been honored to win twenty
writing awards, including three Pushcart nominations.
—Joan G., Writer
Watch Joan's short
video to learn more!
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Sometimes
a rock is just a rock, and sometimes it has a little bit of
inspiration carved or painted on! But you don’t have to look under
every rock to find inspiration. Instead, check out this week’s
articles: setting daily vs. big-picture writing goals; how writing
poetry is like wearing a…swimsuit (?); clichés in book covers; and
great author blogs to read. OK, I have to say it—this week’s
newsletter rocks!
A Friendly Reminder: Our
special Review Board
is open and reading short prose and poetry ONLY. We invite you to
submit work today! Deadline: Thursday, July 14.
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Here’s how to choose the right combination of both to
reach your writing objectives!
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Grab a beach towel and your notebook—let’s talk about
how writing poetry is like wearing a swimsuit!
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Don’t
get lost in a sea of similar book covers! Put your own twist on these
common cover designs!
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Check out these author blogs that are thought-provoking,
informational, or just downright fun to read!
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Let Your Writing Keep Working While
You Chill!
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You
may be lounging by the pool or sitting at a sidewalk café—but that
doesn’t mean your writing can’t be hard at work! Check this week’s
list of the best current opportunities for writers!
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CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Wide
Open Writing Residency
Location:
Tenants Harbor, ME
Deadline:
7/15/2022
Submission
Link: Wide Open Writing
Residency
Application
Fee: N/A
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Press
53 Award for Poetry
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Press 53 Award for
Poetry
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Manuscripts
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Santa
Fe Writers Project Book Award
Deadline:
7/18/2022
Submission
Link: Santa Fe Writers
Project Book Award
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Short Story Collections, Novels, Essay Collections, Memoirs
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New
Millennium Writing Awards
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: New Millennium Writing
Awards
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2022
Submission
Link: Narrative Spring Story
Contest
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays
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Finding the right
market is hard, time-consuming, frustrating work. It’s better to
leave it to the experts and focus on writing!
—Elaine F., Writer
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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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