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Free Writing Contest: "My Best Fiction"

We are proud to present the free BookRix writing contest: March 15, 2010 to May 10, 2010

Put forth what you consider to be your best work of fiction, whether it’s a short story, script, adventure, vampire romance, fan fiction or even Manga: All genres are welcome in this contest! The work must be at least 20 BookRix pages long, but…

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Added by Nils on March 16, 2010 at 5:11am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with "Julia Hoban"

There are some guests that one has on a radio program that you just can't get enough of, that you want to chat away for hours two, or as in the case of my special guest on "A Book and a Chat" you ask back for second or third appearances.

Today I am so please to have as my guest on the show "Julia… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 7, 2010 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Writing Contest for All Genres, All Authors

Check it out! The Pacific Northwest Writers Association is having their annual literary contest and it casts a wide net. I posted the details at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com.

With 12K in prize money and tons of categories (read: not just romance), it's definitely worth a look. And it's open to published authors as well!

Happy Writing,

Emily

STROKE OF GENIUS, coming May 25th

What kind of Genius are YOU? Take the… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on January 22, 2010 at 7:32am — No Comments

Writers' Conference

Romance Writers of America is known for it's educational conferences. North Texas RWA will hold their annual conference in March. Check out the details:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d20-North-Texas-Writing-Conference

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on January 20, 2010 at 8:49pm — No Comments

Short Story Writing Contest: "Family Stories"

We are proud to present the 5th writing contest for English books: December 21, 2009 to February 23, 2010

Maybe not every family does have its secrets, but they sure do have their stories! Fiction or nonfiction, we want to read yours. The short stories could be about your family in the past, your family in the future, an imaginary family, a family of ducks or a family of your friends you’ve chosen. Enter the latest BookRix Short Story Writing Contest for free to read exciting,… Continue

Added by Nils on January 13, 2010 at 5:38am — No Comments

Free Online Novella and Chance to Win $100 Giftcard!

I'm offering a FREE online novella on my website. After you read the first chapter, vote on what turn the story should take and you'll be entered to win a $100 giftcard at Borders, B&N or the indie bookseller of your… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on January 13, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Interview and Drawing

There's still time to drop by my interview at the KMN Book Blog

http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/

Ask a question or leave a comment to be entered in the drawing to be held Saturday, Jan 16th.

Three winners will be chosen to receive a free ebook from yours truly. Winners choice of Following Destiny, Looking Through The Mist, or Surviving With Love

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Added by Rebecca J Vickery on January 12, 2010 at 12:20am — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

To start the new year, I'm beginning a series of articles on writing techniques and information. Enjoy and feel free to forward!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tracks-to-Publishing-a-Novel--The-Traditional-Path

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on January 4, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Free Poetry Writing Contest WINTER & POEMS – win cash with your poems

There is currently running a free-to-enter poetry contest on BookRix for poets and readers. The theme is "Winter & Poems". Prizes on the line include $1.600,00 in prize money for writers, "fame!" and Amazon vouchers (each worth $20) for voting readers. The 10 best-rated poetry books will be given to an independent jury consisting of the Georgia Writers Association and a professional writer who works for BookRix as a freelancer.

Perhaps you want to submit your own poetry in the… Continue

Added by Nils on December 8, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

Today I've written briefly about writing what we do...do we really have to?

http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Monday-Writing-Methods--What-to-Write

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on November 30, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

PLEASE SHARE - CONTEST WIDGET ;-)

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Added by Marlayne Giron on November 5, 2009 at 8:07am — No Comments

CONTEST : WISH FULFILLMENT STORIES

Have you ever longed to "star" in your own short story? Is there a long lost friend or family member you wish you could see again? Do you have a secret dream you would love to have come true?

I am offering to write a short "wish fulfillment" story for anyone who is willing to provide me with the inspiration and information needed.

Rules: Simply go to my website: www.thevictorbook.com (see Wish Fulfillment Tab/Short Story… Continue

Added by Marlayne Giron on November 5, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments

Free Short Story Writing Contest TRAVEL STORIES – win cash with your story

While traveling we always have new experiences, whether they are amazing, life changing or just disillusioning. Tell us your travel story. It may deal with a travel journey to a new place, time traveling, revisiting one's past, visiting a lost love or a new one, or an inner journey. Travel reports can be as much about one's internal navigation of their emotions as a physical voyage.

There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The… Continue

Added by Nils on November 3, 2009 at 7:49am — No Comments

Reimann Books Anthology volume I

Reimann Books is now accepting entries for our anthology. We want to get a wide range of topics, so the contest is open to everyone. We will be publishing the first 100 entries, guaranteed. There is an entry fee of $25, and a chance to win $250. All published authors will receive a copy of Reimann Books anthology volume I. For more information, please visit www.reimannbooks.com

Added by K. L. Stewart on October 17, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Win a MacBook Laptop Computer!

Hi everyone-

Please forgive my lapse into BSP, but I'm gearing up for the release of THE GATEKEEPER and thought some of you might want to enter a giveaway I'm running.

One lucky person will receive a brand new MacBook laptop computer. All you have to do is go to my website (www.MichelleGagnon.com) and sign up for my free newsletter, which will grace your inbox fewer than six times a year.

Want to increase your odds? For ten more entries, please answer this… Continue

Added by Michelle Gagnon on October 1, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Writing Competition - time is running out!

Today I'm writing about a great contest for romance writers...published or not! Improve your chances of getting your work in front of an editor an agent. But there's only one week left to enter.

http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d30-One-week-left

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on September 30, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Attention fellow authors: Cool new contest to enter!

Hey there fellow authors,

I just came across an exciting new book contest that is open to books published between 2005-2009 in 40 different categories. We are planning to enter Secret of the Sands into the contest & I wanted to pass along the word:

Readers Favorite Award Contest - Enter Today!

Here is some info about the contest, which makes it so appealing:…

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Added by Rai Aren on September 30, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Friday Examiner

Here are a few writing events going on from Houston area writers:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Lone-Star-romance-writing-events

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on September 11, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

Hi, I'm reposting for my friend on here. I'm excited to be a part of XoXo Publishing family of authors.

XoXo Publishing Social Network is announcing a contest for writers, poets and artists.

Here is a chance for you to showcase your work and WIN some great prizes!!!

Explore your sexual fantasies, and show us what you can do.

We have three topics:

L'Amour des Trois

Love in an Envelope

Sesso Libro

Your short erotic story must not be more than 1500 words.

You may pick any genres such as romance, vampire,… Continue

Added by Stefania C. S. on August 18, 2009 at 5:50pm — No Comments

How many people actually like to read poetry?

The other day I was meeting with members of my marketing team to discuss a poetry contest we are currently planning. When trying to figure out what sort of submissions we would be accepting, someone brought up the point that they do not want to read poetry submissions and stated, "Why would I want to read someone elses's when I write my own?"

Interesting to say the least.

While, we have decided what sort of submissions we will accept, it brings up an interesting discussion-How many of… Continue

Added by ZLS Publishing, LLC on July 28, 2009 at 10:13am — 1 Comment