Volume 11, Issue 31
August 5, 2011


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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

Chosen for Writer's Digest Magazine
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Editor:     C. Hope Clark
Mailto:       Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Website:    http://www.fundsforwriters.com
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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EBOOK REVIEWERS

Now that everyone writes ebooks like grocery lists, we become
faced with the all important issue of who will review these
ebooks and make them famous on Amazon.

I love this question. I received it on Twitter a week ago (maybe
with a touch of my snark added), and felt it worth pursuing.
After all, I'll need reviewers in a few months for my own novel
(coming out in print and ebooks, thank you very much).

This is what I'm doing now . . . seven months ahead of release.
I'm making a list of people who do reviews of mysteries and
suspense. But how do you find those people? Where is that
wonderful website with a list of all those beautiful people?

Um, sorry. There isn't such a thing. So what do you do?

1. Google "book reviews" or "book reviewers." Add your genre
in the search. One good resource is eBook Crossroads' Directory
Another is Review the Book, a site established by Reader Views,
an editing and marketing service for writers.

http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/book-reviewers.html
http://reviewthebook.com/
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/best-book-reviewers-on-twitter_b11136

2. Once you start researching those blogs, note the list of
links they usually post down on the right. These, amazingly
enough, are links to other reviewers. Like writers, they
tend to gravitate toward each other and become pals.

3. Join Twitter. Reviewers LOVE to post on Twitter. You can
find a list of reviewers through Media Bistro, via Galleycat,
one of my favorite daily reads, where they list book reviewers
on Twitter.

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/best-book-reviewers-on-twitter_b11136

4. On Twitter, start following the authors of a few new
releases. I recently followed The Bird Sisters from a month
before the release, through the release and subsequent book
tour. Reviewers were rabid about the book. I now follow many
of them. I intend to ask some of them for reviews, and I
can reference their fine reviews of The Bird Sisters.

5. On Facebook, locate book reviewers and be friends.

6. Ask other writers in your genre. How hard is that?
Don't be afraid. Just ask.

7. Join writing organizations. Ask members for their lists.
While an individual writer may be reluctant (I wouldn't
understand why, but...), writers in professional organizations
are community-minded.

8. Ask other book reviewers. For instance, Midwest Book Review
is noted for reviewing self-pubbed, indie and traditional books.
They have been around forever, and Jim Cox is a professional.
He even lists other book reviewers on his website.
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/othr_rev.htm

9. Ask bloggers in your genre. They may not be formal book
reviewers, but if they have a following of people who read
your style book, ask them to read and mention your book.
I'm not a formal book reviewer, but if I see a book for
writers that I think would make them happier, more productive,
more successful, I ask to read it.

10. Go to author websites and blogs. They will most
definitely post links to reviews on their books. Those
are the reviewers you want. Author Mike Mullin wrote Ashfall,
a young adult book coming out from Tanglewood Press October
2011. Go to his blog and website and see the string of
blurbs and reviews he already has, and his book doesn't
even come out for three months. He even wrote a blog post
about someone who gave him a one-star review, which totally
makes you sympathize with the author...and dislike the reviewer.
Smart move!

http://mikemullin.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-bad-reviews-rock.html
http://www.mikemullinauthor.com/

Treat reviewers as you would agents and editors, y'all.
They work hard for little compensation past free books.
Thank them when they treat you well. Not with a quick
"thank you for the book review" but a heart-felt message
that shows you appreciated the hours this person spent
reading and analyzing your book. You owe him/her.

But another common sense way of receiving reviews is. . .
reviewing someone else's book on Amazon or your blog.
Writers are good in this tit-for-tat exchange. You like
mine, I'll at least mention yours. Review the book, even
if you bought it, especially if you bought it, and then
email the review to the author, along with a link to the
actual review online.

Yep. Good karma. I promise.



                    Hope


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NOTE:

The Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) invites all interested grant
applicants to attend a NAC Grant Writing 101 workshop to be
held this August. These workshops will provide specifics on
writing competitive applications for NAC funding and provide
answers to common questions such as: What makes for a
successful NAC application? What do panelists look for when
reviewing an application?  How can the NAC help?

The workshops will benefit both experienced grant writers
and first-time NAC grant applicants. While the workshops
are designed for representatives of applicant organizations,
individual artists are welcome to attend. No charge.
 
Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. 
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CRWPVPX6K/ . 
Mike Markey, Arts Industry Manager, (402) 595-3935.

Omaha: August 9- 12:00 p.m. at the NAC, 1004 Farnam St.
       August 18- 5:30 p.m. at the NAC, 1004 Farnam St.
 
Lincoln: August 11- 12 p.m. International Quilt Studies
         Center & Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St.     
 
Norfolk: August 23- 1p.m. Norfolk Arts Center, 305 N.5th St
 


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WORDS OF SUCCESS

 
The most solid advice . . . for a writer is this, I think:
Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when
you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much
as possible to be wholly alive, with all your might, and
when you laugh, laugh like hell, and when you get angry,
get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon
enough.

~WILLIAM SAROYAN


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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hello, Hope,

I wanted to share with you that I have an agent now for my YA novel.

Your newsletters have been one of the ways I stayed encouraged. I
have writing groups and fellow writers on the same journey, but
your stories of revision and agent search have been particularly
inspirational. Thanks for the constant nudges and hope that your
stories provide, and thank you for the recent post on marketing
and platform. I save a lot of your emails for reference when I
get to the stage you're at. And I think positively--"when I get
to that stage"--because I can't as a writer live any other way!

http://lynhawks.blogspot.com/2011/07/just-facts-maam-how-i-got-my-agent.html

Thanks again, Hope. I appreciate all you do.

Lyn Fairchild Hawks
E-mail: lynhawks@nc.rr.com
www.lynhawks.com
http://lynhawks.blogspot.com/
www.facebook.com/teachingjuliuscaesar



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A COVER STORY

By Susan Krupp
 
Three months ago, Gerald A. Servais, an author from Edmonton,
Alberta contracted me to design two covers for books close to
publication. I agreed.  I'm a visual artist.

I grabbed the challenge with a clear head and fresh coffee. 
One was a horror story. A ghost, a woman and a young girl
were focal subjects. Immediately my mind conjured scenarios. 
After the mention of an old farm house, I was off.

The creative process for me is an almost dissociative one. 
I immerse myself in color, and space and time become lost
tokens rearing up only when the light becomes dim or the
coffee gone.

The first copy I e-mailed to Gerald left him speechless, which
for a writer I suppose was a little awkward.  He told me that
his excitement to print his book heightened exponentially after
seeing the cover design.  A wonderful compliment! The visual
gave his book a sense of reality. It seemed full and right
and ready. After a few minor tweaks and a few short days Gerald
had his cover, and I had the pleasure of making his publishing
experience a positive one.

I've read many books, and I've listened to numerous records
(when vinyl was in). I always gravitated to the covers that
popped, or seemed out of the ordinary, simply beautiful and
more importantly, said something to me about the story or the
music. It's a reaction. A connection I made personally with my
own subconscious.

Gerald's second book is a psychological thriller, and for me
this was a fantastic opportunity to create imagery that
hopefully made a reader feel uneasy, but not afraid to open
the cover. At least not yet! Somehow I merged the characters
and created an ambience that, according to Gerald, was 'spot on!'  

Inspiration translated loosely from the Greek means 'breath of
angels', and I believe this is as close an explanation as any.
There's nothing more satisfying than making a connection with
the writer and his book.

A book cover is a visual synopsis of the writing encased. 
It's the guts of the tale. Its purpose is to entice someone
to hold the book. Open up. Read.

Titles and designs are equally important. I believe a title
can capture the eye when coupled with the right design
simultaneously. This is where the author and designer wed in
a way. It's a wonderful process! I make friends with writers.
We stay in touch, and the relationship is profoundly close. 
A special bond.

It's a privilege for me as an artist to be privy to a writers'
mind. I'm fascinated with every project. So, if you're a budding
writer or a seasoned author, I accept and respect your
creativity. In your decision to select an artist for your book's
cover, realize that communication, connection and positive
collaboration are a must. The perfect union can result in
something wonderful.

BIO
Susan Krupp was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in New
Zealand. She studied at the Ontario College of Art and became
hooked on computer graphics after having been introduced to
Corel back in the 80's. She has murals in three provinces and
won awards in Corel's first International In House Design
Competition.

She's collaborated with Audrey Austin, author of Sarah, A
Canadian Saga, Reawakening, and The Silent Star. Susan will
be illustrating Audrey Austin's next book. She's also designed
covers for Edmonton Writer, Gerald A Servais whose work
Thistles and Thorns of Blackwood and The Coriolis Effect:
the Second Law will be available in the fall.

Samples of her work can be viewed at www.yuneekpix.com  and
http://www.yuneekpix.com/2/post/2011/03/anybody-need-a-book-cover-design.html  .
Feel free to contact her directly at susaruby@sympatico.ca.

 

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COMPETITIONS
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NAUGATUCK RIVER REVIEW NARRATIVE POETRY CONTEST
http://naugatuckriverreview.wordpress.com/contest/
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$20 ENTRY FEE
First prize is $1000 and publication in NRR
Second prize $250 and publication in NRR
Third prize of  $100 and publication in NRR
All entrants will receive one issue of Naugatuck River Review.
Deadline September 1, 2011, All poems will be considered for
publication. Three poems per submission. Limited to 50 lines
per poem.

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IN THE SNAKE ELEPHANT PRIZE FOR SHORT FICTION
http://www.inthesnake.com/contest/
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$8 ENTRY FEE
We are currently accepting short story submissions for
the Summer 2011 Elephant Prize. Submissions must be under
7,500 words. All contest entries are also considered as
standard submissions and are eligible for the standard
payment of $50 per story if accepted. Deadline August
31, 2011.

First Place prize is $350 and publication in In The Snake.
Second Place earns $175 and possible publication.
Third Place earns $125 and possible publication.
In addition, 10 finalists will receive honorable mention.

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WRITER'S DIGEST YOUNG ADULT SHORT STORY COMPETITION
http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writing-competitions
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$20 ENTRY FEE
The First Place-Winner receives $1,000 cash, promotion in
Writer's Digest, $100 worth of Writer's Digest Books and
the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market.

The Second Place-Winner receives $500 cash, promotion in
Writer's Digest, $100 worth of Writer's Digest Books and
the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market.

Honorable Mentions will receive promotion in Writer's
Digest and the 2012 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market.

Entry Deadline: October 1, 2011. All manuscripts must
be 4,000 words or fewer.

 
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GRANTS
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THE VILLA MARGUERITE YOURCENAR RESIDENCY
http://www.cg59.fr/FrontOffice/UserFiles/File/Villa_Yourcenar/index.html
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A writers' residence in the north of France has openings
in 2013. The retreat sits on the Belgian border 25 miles
from Lille. Open to authors from all over Europe for one
to two months to work on a manuscript. Must live in Europe
and/or have published at least one book at a European
publishing house, except for publications at the author's
expense. All literary genres considered: novel, poetry,
theatre, essay, comics, youth-oriented literature, etc.
The residency comes with a 1,800-euro monthly grant. Deadline
January 31, 2012.

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ADVANCING BLACK ARTS IN PITTSBURGH GRANTS
http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing_black_arts
---
The Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grants program was
launched in January 2011 by The Pittsburgh Foundation and
The Heinz Endowments with the following goals: 1) helping
to build the careers of individual artists; 2) increasing
the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on
Black arts; 3) building community awareness of the Black
arts sector; 4) supporting efforts toward great collaboration
and the elimination of racial disparities within the larger
arts sector. Deadline August 15, 2011.

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JACKPOT GRANTS - NEVADA
http://nac.nevadaculture.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1043&Itemid=412
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Quarterly grants available through the Grants Program, Jackpot
Grants support new or exemplary art projects by nonprofit arts
and non-arts organizations, public institutions and artists.
Artists must have attained a certain level of proficiency as
represented in the quality of work samples submitted with the
applications. Examples of eligible Jackpot projects for
individuals include: costs associated with preparing of
portfolios and work samples; and presentation of work
(performances, exhibitions, publications, etc). Online
Submission Deadlines:

August 15, 2011 (for projects Oct 1-Dec 31, 2011)
November 15, 2011 (for projects Jan 1-March 31, 2012)
February 15, 2012 (for projects April 1-June 30, 2012)


 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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THE GUARDIAN
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/1999/nov/22/1
---
We publish contributions from all freelancers on our standard
copyright terms and payment is at our normal rates, unless
agreed otherwise before publication. Pays GBP 301 per 1,000
words and pro-rated thereafter. The Guardian is a UK national
newspaper and online news service. Commissioned blog posts
can pay GBP 87. (Thanks www.worldwidefreelance.com)

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THE DUBLINER
http://thedubliner.typepad.com/the_dubliner_magazine/editorial-guidelines.html
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The Dubliner is a weekly city magazine, which comes as the
Thursday magazine with the Evening Herald. We publish stories
on everything from architecture to sex. Send a synopsis
(max 200 words) of the story you'd like to write to Nicola
Reddy (editor@thedubliner.ie ) or Neil Brennan (neil@thedubliner.ie ).
We try to respond to all emails within a week. Pays about
£0.15/ word.

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QUILL
http://www.spj.org/quillabout.asp
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A magazine for professional journalists. The official
publication for the Society of Professional Journalists.
Quill will review and consider unsolicited manuscripts as
well as queries. Pays $450-$600 for 1,500-3,000 words.


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JOBS
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=101253914
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Write and edit content for print (e.g., weekly and monthly
activity reports, brochures, correspondence, etc.) and for
the Web (e.g., feature stories) on a variety of subjects in
a style and format that is suitable for the intended audience.
Record internal meetings and work group deliberations, as
well as interagency and international conferences, and
produces summary reports. Coordinate and negotiate with
executives and high level staff on writing and editing projects.
Employer Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

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STAFF WRITER
Location Des Moines, IO
https://www.meredith.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm
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This hybrid, half print/half digital editor will write content
for Special Interest Media home magazines and for the BHG.com
Decorating & Home Ideas channel. They will write the BHG.com
Home Improvement weekly newsletter and take primary
responsibility for communicating and strategizing ways to
co-generate renovation and home improvement content that serves
both print and online audiences. Bachelor's degree in Journalism,
English or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Minimum one year writing for web sites, magazines, newspapers,
books, or directly related field.

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EDITOR-WRITER
Location Chicago, IL
http://magazinejobs.org/jobsearch/display/118364919
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This position contributes to the success of the Chicago
Zoological Society by producing effective and engaging
communications to increase awareness of CZS and its mission
and drive attendance. This position will write, edit, and
proof assigned communication research, write, edit, and
proof onsite communication materials, including information
signs, zoo map inserts, and marketing and educational
materials.



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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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CRICKHOLLOW BOOKS
http://www.crickhollowbooks.com/about_crickhollow.html
---
Crickhollow Books is an independent book publisher of quality
nonfiction and fiction, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We
publish titles for adult and young readers - appealing,
effective, and influential books with a lasting, positive
impact. Although we aren't exclusively Midwestern in subject
matter, we are Midwestern in spirit. Our books are neighborly,
down-to-earth, and practical, but always have time to share a
good story, well told. Current interests include instructional
guides for writers; books on history, culture, and outdoors/
adventure; and, for young readers, historical novels with a
strong sense of place and cultural heritage.

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BREAKAWAY BOOKS
http://www.breakawaybooks.com/submissions/submissions.html
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Breakaway Books publishes literary and thoughtful writing
on sports -- fiction, poetry, and essays on the athletic
experience. We are interested in the emotional and metaphysical
side of sports, the inner life of the athlete. We also celebrate
the many ways sport can serve as muse for excellent writing --
both serious and playful. We also have a separate list of
boatbuilding and boating books, with a soft spot for small
craft, mostly paddle and sail.

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CHICORY BLUE PRESS
http://www.chicorybluepress.com/
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Chicory Blue Press is a small, feminist, literary press, now
focusing on the strong voices of women over seventy. Founded
in 1987, Chicory Blue Press has published eleven trade
paperbacks and eleven chapbooks.


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SPONSORS
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Questions? Cindy Campbell 919.923.8857 or cincam@aol.com
 

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GET PAID TO WRITE: Become A Freelance Writer!

Make some extra money with your writing or create your own
full-time freelance career!

Class Start Date: August 20th.
Register now to reserve your spot.

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KATHERINE DON, "THE BOOK DON"                                     
PERSONALIZED BOOK EDITING SERVICES                             
                                                                                      
Katherine goes beyond the basic services of copyediting;
she works closely with authors on everything from
concept development to final edits. Services include:
content editing, line editing, book proposals, partial
manuscripts, full manuscripts. She works both with first-time
authors and experienced authors with agents and in-house
editors. Nonfiction, journalism, memoir, fiction.

Contact Katherine: kat.don1@gmail.com
Website: YourBookDon.com
 

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NEW BOOK RELEASE:

The Heart of a Ready Scribe by Melanie Stiles

Are you ready to connect your passion for writing with your
heart for God? We all have a message to be written for others.
Are you working on yours?

Take this one year journey of weekly encouragement, instruction
and reflection that will enable you to connect your calling to
action.

Is it your time to take on the role of a Ready Scribe?

 

Amazon link (including Kindle edition)

Ebook link

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TOM HOWARD/JOHN H. REID POETRY CONTEST

9th year. Ten cash prizes totaling $5,550. Top prize $3,000.
Submit poems in any style or genre. Both published and
unpublished work accepted. Winning entries published online.
Entry fee is $7 for every 25 lines, payable to Winning Writers.
Postmark deadline: September 30. Judges: John H. Reid, Dee C.
Konrad. Submit online or mail to Winning Writers, Attn: Tom
Howard Poetry Contest, 351 Pleasant Street, PMB 222,
Northampton, MA 01060. Winning Writers is proud to be one of
the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest, 2005-2011).

More information: www.winningwriters.com/tompoetry
 

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Take a look at Chalet's bookstore and the variety of topics:

http://www.chaletpublishers.com/bookstore.html

Last year was a great year for awards:

Spiral of Echoes - finalist in EPIC's eBook Awards

Noah's Wife - Foreword Magazine Historical Fiction Book of the Year, 2010

Sweet Music On Moonlight Ridge -2011 Pulitzer Prize contender

Check out these and all of our other novels on our website:

http://www.chaletpublishers.com/bookstore.html

 

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AWARD-WINNING WRITER, PUBLISHER
WILL EDIT YOUR NOVEL, MEMOIR, POETRY

Have your writing edited by an award-winning, professional
writer, editor, and publisher, one who knows how to help
you prepare your writing for publication.  Richard Krawiec
has published novels, biographies, text books, plays, and
a story and poetry collection.  He won the 2009 Excellence
in Teaching Award from UNC Chapel Hill. His essays, feature
articles, and reviews have appeared in major newspapers and
magazines across the US. The NY Times, LA Times, Publishers
Weekly have reviewed his work. Awards include National
Endowment for the Arts and NC Arts Council grants, as well
as nominations for the National Book Award, Best American
Short Stories, and Pushcart Prize. He is founder of Jacar Press.

Contact rkwriter@gmail.com , www.rkeditor.com

 
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COOL WELL PRESS - NEW PRESS
http://www.coolwellpress.com/pages/home
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We offer a variety of genres including fantasy, mystery,
science fiction, suspense, historicals, Young Adult, and
non-fiction. We strive to bring you the best and brightest
authors and stories that will touch your heart, open your
mind, and keep you thinking long past The End. Cool Well
Press is a royalty-paying publisher of works for sale in
electronic format and trade paperback. We publish two
distinct lines - book-length Young Adult fiction across
all genres and non-fiction in a variety of genres.
 

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WHY ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS?

For my first advertising for my fledgling business I needed to
make strategic choices within a very limited budget. I chose
to advertise in two places:  the Funds for Writers (FFW)
newsletter and a major writer's magazine (circulation of 100,000).
FFW far outperformed the magazine! From my first FFW ad I got an
immediate and enormous spike in traffic to my web site and within
24-hours had more than 100 people sign up on my website. And that
was just the first ad! Over the course of the six-week ad campaign
I saw a noticeable spike in traffic after each ad hit people's
inboxes and in total garnered at least 500 new sign-ups.

If you're thinking about advertising in FFW, do it!
               
Joan Dempsey, Founder & President
http://www.literaryliving.com 

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ANOTHER FANTASTIC REASON TO ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS

Chalet Publishers, LLC, ran an ad ONE TIME in announcing we
were currently accepting submissions. It had been exactly 24
hours since the newsletter and the ad were distributed. Queries,
chapters, entire manuscripts --- the influx has just now slowed
down. We received way over forty responses to our ad, and they
are still pouring in.  (BTW, this is a very good problem!). Just
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It's just amazing and let's us know just how loyal your fans are.

Joyce Norman,
Chalet Publishers, LLC
http://www.chaletpublishers.com

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E-mail: hope@fundsforwriters.com

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