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I am so grateful for Charlie's tips and social media class. However...I don't have her talents and have a novel to promote. Does anyone have experience with hiring a service to raise visibility? Any recommendations? Slams? Did the marketer/promoter get resuts?
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We have a published author in our group!
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Grandfather looked pretty racy driving around town in his new Golden Hawk. For sixty years Pop had been known for his conservative ways as a banker, but now in retirement he was tooling around in his bright red Studebaker sports car. It was a two-door hardtop with eight-inch fins on the back.
As he pulled into our driveway, I asked him, “You enjoying that new car, Pop?”
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Writer judged Sixfold fiction contest - $1000 prize. Submissions open until 10/31. Have to read/critique for material to progress through each round. Rules and sign-up at
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Indiana Review accepts general submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from February 1–March 31 and from September 1–October 31.
Fiction & Nonfiction: We consider prose of up to 6,000 words in length, and we prefer .docx files that are double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman with numbered pages. Up to three pieces of flash prose (<1,000 words) may be included in a single document.
Poems: Send 3-6 poems per submission, up to 12 pages in total. Please include all poems in a single file.
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The Maine Review seeks outstanding contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, including works in translation and hybrid forms. We are pleased to publish new, emerging, and established writers, and are committed to supporting representation, innovation, and literary artistry.
https://mainereview.com/
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Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or short stories. The winner of this contest will receive book publication, a $1,000 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Prizes awarded on publication.
Manuscripts should be 45-95 pages in length (poetry) or 120-280 pages in length (prose), not including front and back matter (table of contents, title page, etc.).
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As an author, the process of writing a book can be a challenging and time-consuming task, but getting it published and promoting it can be just as challenging. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start when looking for the best services for authors. In this forum thread, we'll be discussing some of the top services that can help authors in various aspects of their writing journey.
Editing and Proofreading Services: One of the most important aspects of publishing a book is ensuring it is well written and error-free. Professional editing and proofreading services can help authors to refine their work, improve the flow of their writing, and correct any grammatical errors. Some of the top editing and proofreading services for authors include Scribendi, Reedsy, and Pro-Writing Aid.
Self-Publishing Platforms: Self-publishing has become an increasingly popular option for authors who want more control over…
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https://www.netwo.org/contest
2023 First Chapter Contest Rules
1. Entries must be submitted via online by April 9th, 2023 at midnight CST to msclifton955@gmail.com
2. The combined word count of your synopsis and manuscript must not exceed 2,750 words.
3. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not already accepted for publication. Novels that are based on previously published short stories are not eligible. Writers may submit multiple entries; separate entry forms and payment should accompany each submission.
Here is another one, courtesy of Richard Gonzales!
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Open for Submissions! Deadline to submit: Wed, March 1, 2023 @ 5 PM ET
Winners and honorable mentions will be announced Friday, March 31, 2023.
Entries for the 2023 competition will open on Wed, Feb 1, 2023 and close at 5:00 PM (17:00) (Eastern Time) Wed, March 1, 2023. Please check this time zone converter to convert the deadline into your own time zone in order to avoid disappointment and inability to enter.
Only entries received and paid for by the entry deadline will be considered. The entry fee for each entry is $20.00 in US dollars.
Entries that are not paid for, are incomplete, formatted incorrectly or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Please submit only the complete first chapter of your unpublished novel-in-progress. Please do not include title pages, dedications, prologues, introductions or any other opening pages—submit only your complete first chapter. There is no page limit or word count limit.
Format your submission as follows:
– 8.5” x 11” or A-4 page
– 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins all around
– Double-spaced (not 1.5 or 1.15 spacing) with no extra spaces between paragraphs (extra space for section breaks are allowed)
– 12-point font (use your preferred font)
Please note: if your formatting is not exactly as specified above, your entry won't be considered and you'll forfeit your $20 submission fee.
Your name should not appear anywhere on your pages or in the name of your document, but you're welcome to include the novel's title if you wish (there's a place to enter the title in the submission form, too).
By entering this competition, each entrant agrees that if they win first, second, or third prize, or an honorable or notable mention, they are agreeing to share their winning chapter on the prize website so that others may read their winning chapter. All rights remain with the author.
No alterations may be made to the entry once it is submitted.
Each entry must be accompanied by the $20 (USD) entry fee.
Writers are welcome to submit more than one entry—each entry needs to be submitted and paid for as a separate entry.
Please read through the terms & conditions before you submit your entry.
All entries must be made through Submittable. Click here to submit now.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Entries that do not precisely follow these guidelines will be disqualified without refund of the entry fee.
Deadline to Submit: Wed, March 1, 2023 @ 5PM ET
Thank you Shawn.... I will gift a kindle or audible version to any AWOW members who are willing to post a review on their fav platform. Reach out to me on the contact section of my website madeleinedale.com