Hi Everyone! Like I always say... you can't win if you don't submit! Here's a New Free Contest to enter. The deadline is at the end of October 29, 2015, so you don't have much time left.
Write up your Logline and polish page 1 of your completed Young Adult Novel. Use this link for all of the details! http://tinyurl.com/nz6n2p8 Contest judged by agent @ericsmithrocks, via @chucksambuchino
Keep Writing, Keep Submitting and most of all Keep Smiling!
Good luck to all who enter.... including me! : )
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
It's June and the summer is here!
Hello Friends!
We've survived the long cold winter and are moving into the fun of summer! Let's enjoy the warm weather fun and find inspiration in everything we do!
Tell us your stories of lazy days, summer vacations and let's not forget those summer romances!
Why not keep a journal of all of the wonderful things we do this summer and write write write and by September you may have a whole lot of wonderful words to put into a short story or a novel!
It's now time to clean up the work and submit your stuff! You know you've got it in you ..., so GO FOR IT!
Over the past 8 months I've cleaned up some of my writings so I could practice what I preach and submit!
I entered a Human Interest article in a competition at a writer's conference. My story finished in 2nd place!
I'd also submitted a short story with the theme of "Memories" into an online contest which tied for 1st place. YES!
I'd completed my YA novel and submitted it for consideration to a small publishing company for consideration. I will do another post about that later.
I've also submitted my completed romance manuscript into the Big Create Space contest. I made the first cuts and I was thrilled. I didn't make the second cut but I am encouraged to have made it into the top 2000 out of 10000 entries. Hopefully I will do it again next year and make it farther and hey ..., who knows ..., I may possibly WIN! YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T SUBMIT!
So let's all put our work out there and Keep Writing and Submitting!
And as always, KEEP SMILING! : )
We've survived the long cold winter and are moving into the fun of summer! Let's enjoy the warm weather fun and find inspiration in everything we do!
Tell us your stories of lazy days, summer vacations and let's not forget those summer romances!
Why not keep a journal of all of the wonderful things we do this summer and write write write and by September you may have a whole lot of wonderful words to put into a short story or a novel!
It's now time to clean up the work and submit your stuff! You know you've got it in you ..., so GO FOR IT!
Over the past 8 months I've cleaned up some of my writings so I could practice what I preach and submit!
I entered a Human Interest article in a competition at a writer's conference. My story finished in 2nd place!
I'd also submitted a short story with the theme of "Memories" into an online contest which tied for 1st place. YES!
I'd completed my YA novel and submitted it for consideration to a small publishing company for consideration. I will do another post about that later.
I've also submitted my completed romance manuscript into the Big Create Space contest. I made the first cuts and I was thrilled. I didn't make the second cut but I am encouraged to have made it into the top 2000 out of 10000 entries. Hopefully I will do it again next year and make it farther and hey ..., who knows ..., I may possibly WIN! YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T SUBMIT!
So let's all put our work out there and Keep Writing and Submitting!
And as always, KEEP SMILING! : )
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Happy Labor Day! May your summers never end!
As the summer ends we must remember all of the great things we've enjoyed this beautiful season! Be inspired by the memories! As writers our summers never have to end!
Open up a fresh page and begin to write. Make your next "Work In Progress" take place during the summer!
When I write I lose myself in my story and I take myself back to summer no matter what time of year it is! So never feel melancholy as the summer ends. Simply take yourself back there and then take your readers back to the warmth of summer as they read your finished product!
KEEP WRITING, KEEP SUBMITTING AND KEEP SMILING!
Open up a fresh page and begin to write. Make your next "Work In Progress" take place during the summer!
When I write I lose myself in my story and I take myself back to summer no matter what time of year it is! So never feel melancholy as the summer ends. Simply take yourself back there and then take your readers back to the warmth of summer as they read your finished product!
KEEP WRITING, KEEP SUBMITTING AND KEEP SMILING!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Launching Your Published Book-Learning Social Media
Hi Everyone!
Since revising my book MEET SANDY GULL, I've been working hard to get my promotion/marketing in order! Social Media has been an enormously helpful way to promote myself as an author. It is also a huge way to promote book sales! Be prepared to spend much time learning how to make your way through the ins and outs of using each one.
I have been concentrating on my new Business Face Book Page for my Sandy Gull Character. If you have a moment, take a look and if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
www.facebook.com/pages/sandy-gull/434597989961672
I've been told that if you can't afford a website immediately, then you MUST go out there and create a FREE Business Face Book Page. I'm feeling happy with my Business FB Page and I hope you'll fly over and take a look. Please "like" it while you're there, (if you do like it). Smiling......!
I have also joined Twitter. I have much more to learn with Twitter. I found a book at my local library that was downstairs in the "Used books for sale" area. The book is called Twitter Power. I'm finding it very helpful. I've also purchased a book called Social Media Marketing all-in-one for Dummies. This book gives helpful instructions to navigating your way around Blogs, Podcasts, Vlogs, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and more! The book I purchased has a copyright of 2010 and I purchased it at Ollie's for $9.99. Although it is already 3+ years old, the basics are all there and it is helpful.
I've taken a workshop at my local Small Business Association Branch Office. (Check your local SBA for free workshops.) There are many business people who are willing to host these workshops and help beginners learn and be successful. Attending workshops is a great way to Network as well. I've attended 3 workshops in the past month. One was to learn Pinterest. (Another social media site). I've not gotten mine up and running yet, due to time constraints, but am looking forward to blocking out the time to do that.
I am working with a friend of mine named Rob on a basic Website. I've purchased my Domain Name- www.sandygull.com (Not up and running yet, but I'll let you know when it is.) Don't hesitate to go out there and purchase your Domain name. You want to make sure it will be available when you ARE ready. I used the website www.GoDaddy.com to purchase mine. That website was recommended to me by a trusted source.....my computer savvy son.
Lot's to learn folks! More than I'd imagined! It's a lot of work, a lot to read ....but will be so worth the time invested. My thoughts are, once I get this all under my belt, I'll become proficient and participating regularly on each social media site will become quick, pleasurable and if done correctly ..., profitable!
In the meantime ... KEEP WRITING AND KEEP SUBMITTING!
Since revising my book MEET SANDY GULL, I've been working hard to get my promotion/marketing in order! Social Media has been an enormously helpful way to promote myself as an author. It is also a huge way to promote book sales! Be prepared to spend much time learning how to make your way through the ins and outs of using each one.
I have been concentrating on my new Business Face Book Page for my Sandy Gull Character. If you have a moment, take a look and if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
www.facebook.com/pages/sandy-gull/434597989961672
I've been told that if you can't afford a website immediately, then you MUST go out there and create a FREE Business Face Book Page. I'm feeling happy with my Business FB Page and I hope you'll fly over and take a look. Please "like" it while you're there, (if you do like it). Smiling......!
I have also joined Twitter. I have much more to learn with Twitter. I found a book at my local library that was downstairs in the "Used books for sale" area. The book is called Twitter Power. I'm finding it very helpful. I've also purchased a book called Social Media Marketing all-in-one for Dummies. This book gives helpful instructions to navigating your way around Blogs, Podcasts, Vlogs, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and more! The book I purchased has a copyright of 2010 and I purchased it at Ollie's for $9.99. Although it is already 3+ years old, the basics are all there and it is helpful.
I've taken a workshop at my local Small Business Association Branch Office. (Check your local SBA for free workshops.) There are many business people who are willing to host these workshops and help beginners learn and be successful. Attending workshops is a great way to Network as well. I've attended 3 workshops in the past month. One was to learn Pinterest. (Another social media site). I've not gotten mine up and running yet, due to time constraints, but am looking forward to blocking out the time to do that.
I am working with a friend of mine named Rob on a basic Website. I've purchased my Domain Name- www.sandygull.com (Not up and running yet, but I'll let you know when it is.) Don't hesitate to go out there and purchase your Domain name. You want to make sure it will be available when you ARE ready. I used the website www.GoDaddy.com to purchase mine. That website was recommended to me by a trusted source.....my computer savvy son.
Lot's to learn folks! More than I'd imagined! It's a lot of work, a lot to read ....but will be so worth the time invested. My thoughts are, once I get this all under my belt, I'll become proficient and participating regularly on each social media site will become quick, pleasurable and if done correctly ..., profitable!
In the meantime ... KEEP WRITING AND KEEP SUBMITTING!
Monday, June 17, 2013
MEET SANDY GULL BACK AND READY FOR PURCHASE
I'm happy to announce the release of my children's book MEET SANDY GULL !!!
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| Download my E book for $3.99 or Order your little one a Print Version for $10.00 |
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