With details of upcoming writing competitions:
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Enjoy
the gift of great publishing advice and writing tips! AND: Don’t let
the holidays hijack your writing time!
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Enjoy the gift of great
publishing advice and writing tips!
AND: Don’t let the
holidays hijack your writing time!
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You’re
probably busy doing things for other people—gift wrapping, cookie
baking, donating—etc.! etc.!
But
what are you doing for yourself?
In
the quickly approaching new year, some writers will get literary
agent contracts and book deals. Many more will see their creative
writing published in literary journals.
Do
you want to be one of them?
Writer’s
Relief has been helping writers like you get published since 1994.
Our clients’ success
stories speak for themselves.
And
we have limited openings on our client list RIGHT NOW in the
following genres:
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Books and memoirs
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Poetry
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Stories and essays
Take
five minutes and give yourself a gift. Five minutes to honor your
creativity and hard work.
Five
minutes to submit your writing to our Review Board
for consideration.
DEADLINE:
Thursday, December 22
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Take a page from Santa’s book—find out how lists can
improve your writing!!
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Here’s how to avoid distractions and keep writing
during the holiday hubbub.
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You have questions; we have answers! Check out our most
helpful advice about self-publishing.
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With the right SEO, you’ll rank higher in online
searches and get better visitors. Here’s how!
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Our Santa-Approved List Of Writing
Opportunities
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The elves at Writer’s Relief have been hard at work
vetting this list for you!
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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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2022
WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest
Deadline:
12/16/2022
Submission
Link: 2022 WaterSedge Poetry
Chapbook Contest
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.
Page
Count: 24-48
Poetry
Book Type: Chapbook
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Kallisto
Gaia Press Acacia Fiction Prize
Deadline:
12/31/2022
Submission
Link: Kallisto Gaia Press
Acacia Fiction Prize
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Any combination of: Short Stories, Flash Fiction, Novellas
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Craigarden
Writer’s Residency
Location:
Saratoga Springs, NY
Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Submission
Link: Craigarden Writer’s
Residency
Application
Fee: $25
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Story
Foundation Prize
Deadline:
12/15/2022
Submission
Link: Story Foundation Prize
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Short Stories
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I love the Submit
Write Now! newsletter and
appreciate the contest opportunities!
—Lynn H., Writer
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Check
back next week for more great listings!
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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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.'Twas
just before the holidays, and what did I get?
Another rejection…the
tersest one yet!
My manuscript had been
tenderly written with care,
Smart edits and
proofing—good grammar to spare!
And yet I was losing
some sleep every night
Researching literary markets to find those that were right.
With hundreds of
options but not much time,
I stayed up till
dawn—and I had work at nine!
When what to my
wondering eyes should appear,
But an editor riding a
tiny reindeer!
(Hey, I was
sleep-deprived from all that researching! Anyway, the editor said…)
Send novels, and memoirs, and short prose, and poems
To the Writer’s Relief
elves; their skills are well-known!
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Want
to get published? They can boost your chances!
Submit to the Review
Board and secure second glances!
For
twenty-eight years, they’ve helped writers accrue
More than twenty-three thousand
acceptances—yahoo!
And this year alone,
clients got all their kicks
From counting
acceptances: eleven-hundred-twenty-six!
With visions of better
submissions dancing in my head,
“I resolve to get
published in 2023,” I said.
With a wink and a nod,
I submitted my work,
To the Writer’s Relief
Review Board, then turned with a jerk.
Now I’ll dash away
stress—and get more time to write!
I pulled up the covers
and closed my eyes tight.
And I had to exclaim as
I settled to sleep,
Getting
published is easier with Writer’s Relief!
Happy Holidays to all,
and please don’t delay,
Submit to the Review Board—and do it today!
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At Writer’s Relief, we’ve been helping writers make
effective, targeted submissions since 1994. If your New Year’s
resolution is to be published in 2023, the time to act is now. We’re
accepting new clients on a limited basis.
Genres:
· Books
(novels, memoirs, etc.)
· Poetry
· Short
stories and personal essays
Give yourself the gift of more writing time and less
research stress. Submit your work to the Review Board today!
DEADLINE: Thursday, December 22
(best not to wait until deadline)
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Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Versatile
and clever ways to improve your writing life! PLUS: Literary-inspired
decorations for the holidays!
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Versatile and clever
ways to improve your writing life!
PLUS: Literary-inspired
decorations for the holidays!
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Hannah
Jane loves her “elves for hire”!
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While
you’re busy baking, decorating, and buying last-minute gifts—wouldn’t
it be great to have someone working diligently to get your writing
submissions into the right hands?
The
hard-working elves at Writer’s Relief are experts at targeting the
best publishing markets for your writing and boosting your odds of
getting an acceptance!
•
Since 1994, our clients have received 23,811 acceptance letters
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In 2022, our writers received 1,129 acceptance letters from literary
journals and agents! (And the year isn’t over yet!)
The
competition for publishing spots will be fierce in 2023. Writer’s
Relief can improve your odds of success! (Note: Review Board
acceptance required.)
DEADLINE:
Thursday, December 22
GENRES:
Novels, memoirs, poetry, short creative prose
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The ending of your blog post makes a big impression.
Here’s how to sign off with style.
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Great website design can be found tucked inside the
pages of famous novels! Take a peek!
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All featuring a fun literary twist, of course! Which
will you choose?
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A “dear reader” letter creates a personal connection
and sells more copies of your book! Here’s how.
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Here’s A Bright Idea! And Another!
And Another!
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Everything
is glowing—holiday lights, a roaring fire in the fireplace, and even
Rudolph’s nose!
And
here too! We’re shining a spotlight on 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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2022
WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest
Deadline:
12/16/2022
Submission
Link: 2022 WaterSedge Poetry
Chapbook Contest
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.
Page
Count: 24-48
Poetry
Book Type: Chapbook
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Story
Foundation Prize
Deadline:
12/15/2022
Submission
Link: Story Foundation Prize
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Short Stories
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Kallisto
Gaia Press Acacia Fiction Prize
Deadline:
12/31/2022
Submission
Link: Kallisto Gaia Press
Acacia Fiction Prize
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Any combination of: Short Stories, Flash Fiction, Novellas
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Craigarden
Writer’s Residency
Location:
Saratoga Springs, NY
Deadline:
Rolling Admissions
Submission
Link: Craigarden Writer’s
Residency
Application
Fee: $25
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Jentel
Arts Residency
Location:
Banner, WY
Deadline:
1/15/2023
Submission
Link: Jentel Arts Residency
Application
Fee: $25
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I love the Submit
Write Now! newsletter and
appreciate the contest opportunities!
—Lynn H., Writer
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Check
back next week for more great listings!
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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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Here’s
what a happy writer looks like! AND: Catching your own mistakes is
tricky—this helps!
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Here’s what a happy
writer looks like!
AND: Catching your own
mistakes is tricky—this helps!
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Join
Our Mutual Admiration Society!
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I really have appreciated Writer’s Relief in my life.
It keeps me motivated!
—Kim N., Writer
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I
spy with my little eye, something that begins with…W! We DO see some
great articles here this week: how to have a sharp eye when proofing
your own writing; warmhearted author quotes about friends and family;
who you should thank in your new book; and reasons to keep your eyes
peeled when sharing on social media. Oh, and the W: It’s the
WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook contest on the sidebar! 😊
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Even with her family pitching in, Hannah Jane realized
she was spending too much time researching submission possibilities
instead of writing. Writer’s Relief to the rescue!
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It can be tricky to proofread and catch your own
mistakes. Here are tips from our proofreading pros!
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Get ready for the holidays with author quotes
celebrating family, friends, and found family!
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Self-publishing a book is rarely a solitary endeavor!
Check out these tips on who to thank in your book—and the best way to
do so.
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Sharing your writing on social media may seem like a
great idea, but read this first—it could save you a lot of trouble!
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The Calm Before The Holiday Storm!
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Before
life gets too hectic, enjoy one-stop shopping in our weekly list of
the best opportunities for writers. With a few easy clicks, you’ll be
all set.
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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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2022
WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest
Deadline:
12/16/2022
Submission
Link: 2022 WaterSedge Poetry
Chapbook Contest
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.
Page
Count: 24-48
Poetry
Book Type: Chapbook
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Story
Foundation Prize
Deadline:
12/15/2022
Submission
Link: Story Foundation Prize
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Short Stories
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Jentel
Arts Residency
Location:
Banner, WY
Deadline:
1/15/2023
Submission
Link: Jentel Arts Residency
Application
Fee: $25
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Tadpole
Press 100-Word Writing Contest
Deadline:
11/30/2022
Submission
Link: Tadpole Press 100-Word
Writing Contest
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Flash Fiction, Flash Nonfiction
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Masters
Review Novel Excerpt Contest
Deadline:
12/1/2022
Submission
Link: Masters Review Novel
Excerpt Contest
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $3,000, agent consultation
Genre:
Novel Excerpts
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Yaddo
Residencies
Location:
Saratoga Springs, NY
Deadline:
1/5/2023
Submission
Link: Yaddo Residencies
Application
Fee: $30
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I love the Submit
Write Now! newsletter and
appreciate the contest opportunities!
—Lynn H., Writer
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Check
back next week for more great listings!
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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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Make
sure your voice is heard in your writing! AND: Erase the filler words
in your writing
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Make sure your voice is
heard in your writing!
AND: Erase the filler
words in your writing.
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If
a tree falls in the woods and no one hears, does it make a sound? We
definitely like the sound of this week’s articles: meet our
multi-genre published featured client; keep your writer’s voice loud
and clear; check out the best WordPress plugins; do something about
THAT; and maybe support a worthy cause. And let’s hear from you, dear
reader! We’re curious—who’s your favorite author? Reply to this email
and tell us!
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Find out how Dinamarie quieted her inner critic and
went on to get published in multiple genres!
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Don’t let outside influences or lack of use silence
what’s uniquely you! Here’s how to protect your writer’s voice.
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Are unwanted words lurking in your writing? Here’s
what to do about THAT and other filler words!
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Our author website designers are grateful for these 6
plugins. Find out which one works for your site!
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You can use “cause marketing” to promote your
self-published book. Follow these tips!
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There’s So Much To Be Thankful For!
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Pass
the cranberry sauce, take a slice of pumpkin pie, and enjoy another
heaping helping of the best opportunities for writers! All piping
hot!
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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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2022
WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest
Deadline:
12/16/2022
Submission
Link: 2022 WaterSedge Poetry
Chapbook Contest
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.
Page
Count: 24-48
Poetry
Book Type: Chapbook
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Yaddo
Residencies
Location:
Saratoga Springs, NY
Deadline:
1/5/2023
Submission
Link: Yaddo Residencies
Application
Fee: $30
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I love the Submit
Write Now! newsletter and
appreciate the contest opportunities!
—Lynn H., Writer
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Check
back next week for more great listings!
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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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