FundsforWriters - August 17, 2012
Published: Fri, 08/17/12
August 17, 2012
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
Chosen for Writer's Digest's
101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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Conferences are entertaining, and oh, the people you meet.
Rashun Williams on the left and Evan Guildford-Blake on
the right of me. Evan has followed FundsforWriters for year,
and this was the first time we met.
Editor: C. Hope Clark
Website:
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Email: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Newsletter: ISSN: 1533-1326
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the best of our ability.
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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NOT SO SCARY ONCE YOU DO IT
This week several readers have given me pause, making me
remember from whence I came and what I've learned. We read
the blogs and newsletters from people who seem to be way over
our heads in power, ability and talent, and too often we
discount our own abilities.
In mentioning the recent rash of face-to-face interviews
I've done lately (Skype and in-person), someone commented
about how scary that was.
As I'm writing this, I'm nervous about a 20-minute talk I'm
giving this evening to a MENSA chapter in Columbia, SC. These
folks are often accomplished with pretty decent levels of
intellect. Here I am, coming off 15 appearances, yet I'm a bit
ill-at-ease about this one. Instead of being too afraid to
accept, however, I had to make fun and remind myself, as Will
Smith said in the movie Men in Black, "First off, you chose me,
so you recognize the skills..."
In another situation, where I taught about entering contests
and recognizing the scams, half the readers seemed afraid if
not angry about contests, believing they were all scams. He
was sure that if a contest charged a fee, they were opportunists
at our expense.
I reminded him that all publishers were in the business to make
a buck, and all of them charged: some in advance, some after sales.
In traditional or self-publishing circles, the publishers aren't
all that charitable, doing what they do for the sake of God
or humanity. Plus contests are such opportunities.
And on Facebook, someone fussed about editors and how they are
evil minions intent on changing our stories to their own. He was
concerned that editors would overstep their bounds and rewrite
the content, not just make corrections. I reminded him that
writers pick and choose what's edited. Even with traditional
publishers that want manuscripts changed before agreeing to
publish, you can negotiate. I did.
The underlying theme in all of these concerns and complaints
is that of fear. Fear someone will make fun. Fear someone will
steal our work or our money. Fear someone will take advantage
of our deep-seeded, emotional urge to publish. We're pouring
our souls into print, and the last thing we need in the midst
of our trepidation is someone who also robs us of money,
rights or self-esteem.
Do . . . it . . . once.
Do an interview in person.
Speak to a small group.
Enter a contest.
Let an editor lay hands on your work.
What's the worst that can happen? The interview goes badly?
The host wants a good interview more than you do, trust me.
The speech goes awry? You learn from it. The audience got
no satisfaction from your trip-up. They were up their with you.
So you lose the contest. So the editor doesn't like your writing.
You decide if you walk away unscathed. Not them.
Hope
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LOWCOUNTRY BRIBE !
The Carolina Slade Mystery Series is live with its premier
book Lowcountry Bribe. Welcome to the world of Carolina Slade.
She's a simple government employee offered a bribe.
She follows the rules and tells the authorities.
Then all hell breaks loose because she did.
Learn more at http://www.chopeclark.com
Available at Amazon, Bell Bridge Books, B&N, Books-a-Million,
Kobo and independent bookstores.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF! TEEN RADIO SHOW INTERVIEWS HOPE
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/63383/funds-for-writers-author-c-hope-clark
Very cute and enjoyable! Interview starts at the 15:30 mark
and the entire show is nicely done by these kids. Take a few
moments and enjoy hearing teens do a fab job as radio journalists.
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YOU SAID IT!!!
THE LATEST COMMENT ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY BRIBE....
Hope Clark, the wit and wisdom behind the highly acclaimed site
"Funds For Writers," gives us an earthy glimpse into what we
all thought was a mundane world of government forms and livestock
management. Pulling from her personal stint in an identical job,
Ms. Clark brings an eclectic mix of characters into full,
believable focus, and delivers a lush image of the sultry
Lowcountry landscape, where people hide secrets that are as thick
as flies at a Fourth of July picnic.
Lowcountry Bribe is a deliciously well-crafted suspense that
should not be missed.
~Valley Brown (Amazon review)
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
"The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use
the stairs . . . one step at a time."
~ Joe Girard ~
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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hello Hope,
I just wanted to say thank you for your weekly FundsforWriters
emails. Thanks to you, I read about a contest Southern Writer's
Magazine was having and I got published for the first time!!!!!
If it weren't for you and your wonderful e-mails, I would have
never known about the contest. You are helping writer's dreams
come true; you should be proud.
Sincerely,
Jill Weatherholt
Charlotte, NC
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ARTICLE
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Protecting Your Writer’s income
(How to Prevent Getting Burned From Bait and Switch
Practices on Job Boards)
By Jennifer Brown Banks
Most savvy writers have honed their B.S. detectors to discern
potential scams on popular bulletin boards listing creative jobs.
Through some trial and error, lost wages, and lost pride, many
have developed sleuthing skills that would rival Sherlock Holmes.
But, not everyone is well versed on the subtle and increasingly
common practice of bait and switch. These tactics can ultimately
undermine and cheat even veteran writers out of money and valuable
time, causing many to yield a very low R.O.I. (return on
investment), particularly when it comes to blogging for pay.
But before I address needed caveats, here‘s the background that
inspired this article:
How I became a SMART writer through dumb luck . . .
The online ad read: “Write what you like. No restrictions on
number of posts you can produce, or the topics. As long as it
relates to entrepreneurial life. We will PayPal you weekly.”
It seemed like the job from heaven. Who wouldn’t be geeked
about this kind of gig? Fast forward. Not even 24 hours after
applying, I got a confirmation email of acceptance along with
instructions. The last time I was this stoked, I could fit
into my skinny jeans. But, about ten days into my “dream job”
things started to become a nightmare.
The rules and requirements had significantly changed.
First off, the publisher contacted me stating the word count
had changed. A few days later, there was a follow-up with an
additional request: each post should have 2 links and a stock
image. Shortly thereafter, I got news he would only be accepting
two articles per week, because they were “backed up” and had
to limit each writer‘s contributions.
It was clear that too many revisions were being made to our
former agreement for this to be unplanned. It was a classic
case of bait and switch.
A month before, in a separate, similar incident, I applied
for a blog job on personal finances and frugal living. The ad
stated “compensation commensurate with experience.” Regretfully,
after my first flawless submission, I discovered it was really a
per-click position. I pink-slipped this job immediately.
Knowledge is power.
Here are key things to consider that provide greater protection
against bait and switch and protect future earnings:
1. Recognize there is great truth to the adage, “If it seems
too good to be true, it is.” For example, if a blog job
promises $200 for a 500-word article, proceed with caution.
Though freelance rates vary, standard rates often apply.
Higher than normal compensation typically requires additional
responsibilities like research, providing photos, knowledge
of content management systems, SEO and other skills that might
not be disclosed initially.
2. Always retain as many rights as possible. This helps to
work smarter, not harder. Which means, even if your work is
ultimately published for less than its worth, you can still
resell without any additional effort or copyright infringement.
3. Be selective about where you search for online work. There
are hundreds of “ hiring freelancers” ads hosted at countless
sites. Not all are legitimate or profitable. Stick with sites
and job boards that have a good reputation like
ProBlogger,
Women on Writing, and
Journalismjobs.com, to name a
few.
4. Though having terms in writing affords some degree of legal
protection, remember the best defense is common sense and good
judgment. The more you know, the less vulnerable you are.
Online jobs offer great opportunities for today’s writer to
connect with influential people, increase exposure and their
bottom line. For optimal results, follow these timely tips,
and choose wisely.
BIO
Jennifer Brown Banks is a veteran freelance writer, pro blogger
and relationship columnist. Her blog, Pen and Prosper, was recently
chosen as a top 10 finalist at Write to Done's Top 10 Blogs for
Writers.
http://penandprosper.blogspot.com/
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COMPETITIONS
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DEFY THE DARK CONTEST
http://dailyfig.figment.com/2012/08/01/defy-the-dark-contest/
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NO ENTRY FEE
What happens in the dark? Why are things different at night?
Maybe it’s magic, or madness or both. A new anthology coming
Summer 2013 from HarperTeen, Defy the Dark explores those questions
and invites you to try your hand at answering them. What’s in it
for you? A chance to be published in Defy the Dark, alongside
some of your favorite YA authors. The contest challenge: Write
a story that takes place at night or in the dark. The story can
be of any genre: contemporary, paranormal, horror, science
fiction, romance, humor, fantasy, etc. Word count between
2,000 and 4,000 words. Deadline September 1, 2012. The grand-
prize winner will receive a $500 cash prize awarded by Harper
Collins and five copies of Defy the Dark. Two additional stories
will be selected for publication on the Defy the Dark website.
Each of those winners will receive a $250 cash prize and two
copies of Defy the Dark.
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2013 ALMA SHORT STORY COMPILATION
http://www.americanliterarymeritaward.com/ALMA_Contest.html
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$15-$20 ENTRY FEE
1st Place: $1,000 cash, acceptance into the 2013 ALMA Short
Story Compilation, author bio and link to author's website
or social media page on AmericanLiteraryMeritAward.com
2nd Place: $100 cash, story featured as a free read and
link to author's website or social media page on
AmericanLiteraryMeritAward.com
3rd Place: $50 cash, story featured as a free read and link
to author's website or social media page on
AmericanLiteraryMeritAward.com
All three places will receive a digital award medal to use on
their website and social media. Honorable Mentions may be
recognized. Stories must be a maximum of 3,000 words (computer
word count). Deadline: November 10, 2012.
(NOTE: Make sure you agree to the rights assigned when entering.)
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RUBY LLORD ASPEY NEW PLAY SEARCH AT UAB
http://www.uab.edu/theatre/apsey
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NO ENTRY FEE
Deadline: September 7, 2012. Seeking original full-length plays
confronting racial or ethnic issues, especially those calling
for ethnically diverse and/or multi-racial casting with meaty
roles for university-level actors. Produced scripts are welcomed,
but preference will be given to world premiers. Winner receives
a $1,000 cash prize plus a staged reading and audience talk-back
at Theatre University of Alabama Birmingham. Submit script,
along with a brief synopsis and a cover letter highlighting
author’s theatre experience. E-mail:
leeshack@uab.edu
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GRANTS
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NEVADA GO™ ARTIST GRANTS
http://nac.nevadaculture.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1043&Itemid=412
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Submission Deadline: A minimum of one month prior to the activity
for which funds are requested, unless authorized by NAC. Available
on a first-come, first-served and reimbursement basis throughout
the year while funds are available.
Professional Development Grant (PDG) promotes the continuing
education of Nevada’s nonprofit arts industry to advance their
work and careers through attendance at regional or national
conferences, workshops, or seminars for skills training. For
artists, educators, board members, and arts administrators, PDG
funds cover costs associated with professional development
activities on a reimbursement basis. Must demonstrate travel of
at least 100 miles round-trip to qualify. Up to $650 for out-of-
state activities, up to $500 for in-state opportunities and up
to $350 to attend NAC sponsored activities. Individual artists
of all disciplines, including fold and traditional artists and
community scholars, teaching artists, arts educators.
New in FY13 - Jackpot Grants will support arts education projects
(previously funded through BETA Grants) that are designed and
implemented by teaching artists, nonprofit arts and non-arts
organizations, schools or public institutions. Examples of
eligible projects include: art exhibitions, performances,
readings and concerts, sponsoring of arts-related workshops and
conferences, marketing and promotional activities, planning,
implementation, and/or evaluation of arts education programs for
school-aged students or other target participants. Grant Amount:
Up to $1,000.
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PINE MANOR COLLEGE MFA PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS
http://www.pmc.edu/mfa-financial-aid
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The Solstice MFA in Creative Writing offers four fellowships
for students starting the program during the winter residency/
spring semester: the Michael Steinberg Fellowship for Creative
Nonfiction, the Dennis Lehane Fellowship for Fiction, the
Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of
African or Caribbean Descent, and the Sharon Olds Fellowship
for Poetry. These Fellowships provide $1000 toward first-semester
tuition for four students who begin the program during the winter
residency/spring semester. Applicants who want to be considered
for a genre-based fellowship should submit a general application
form no later than October 15, 2012 (postmark date).
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ILLINOIS INDIVIDUAL ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS
http://www.arts.illinois.gov/Individual%20Artist%20Support
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Deadline: Friday, September 14, 2012, 5:00 PM. Individual Artist
Support funds will help Illinois artists realize career goals,
take advantage of professional opportunities, and/or produce
projects or bodies of work for public viewing. The IAS program
represents the Arts Council's commitment of continuing to support
the work of individual artists.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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GAMES
http://www.kappapublishing.com/corporate/pages/contact-us.html
http://www.gamesmagazine-online.com/gameslinks/whoweare.html
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GAMES, founded in 1977, is a consumer magazine featuring a wide
variety of verbal and visual puzzles, brainteasers, trivia
quizzes, and many other features, as well as reviews of new
board games and electronic games. Buys all rights. Covers
games, the people who create them, and events. Publishes 200
freelance articles annually. Pays $500 to $1,000 for articles
of 2,000 to 2,500 words. Column "Gamebits" pays up to $250.
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GERMAN LIFE
http://germanlife.com/category/submissions/
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Each issue of German Life is bound by our editorial calendar
and seasonal events. To suggest a story, send us a query letter
(3 or 4 paragraphs) with backup clips of your idea. Your
manuscript should not exceed 1,200 words. Longer pieces will
be considered solely at the Editor’s discretion. Smaller pieces
appropriate for a sidebar or one of the magazine’s departments
should range between 300 and 800 words. Book reviews average
250 to 300 words. Most manuscripts are published from nine months
to two years after acceptance. Payment is upon publication and
ranges from $300 to $500 for feature articles, from $100 to $130
for reviews and short pieces, and up to $80 for fillers. In
exchange for remuneration, German Life retains first English/
German language serial rights.
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GUIDEPOSTS
http://www.guideposts.org/tell-us-your-story
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Written by people from all walks of life, Guideposts articles
present tested methods for developing courage, strength, and
positive attitudes. They help readers achieve their maximum
personal and spiritual potential. A typical Guideposts story
is a first-person narrative written in simple, dramatic,
anecdotal style. The story may be the writer’s own or one
written in the first person for someone else. Even our short
features use this format. Articles are 750 to 1,500 words.
Pays up to $500. Columns are 250-750 words and pay up to $250.
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JOBS
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Location Fort Wayne, IN
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323380100
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Deadline September 4, 2012. The primary purpose of the position
is to collect, assemble, prepare and disseminate information
concerning the various activities of the state's National Guard.
This job announcement is for employment as an Indiana Air
National Guard Technician; a Federal Civil Service position.
This is a dual-status technician job whereby you are required
to maintain active membership in an Air National Guard unit
and are required to wear the military uniform at the workplace.
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TECHNICAL EDITOR AND WRITER 2
Location Fairborn, OH
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_pro/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=141207&src=JB-202
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Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documentation such as
procedures, user manuals, software documentation/specifications
and related technical publications to communicate clearly and
effectively to a wide range of audiences for a wide range of
purposes. Acquires subject knowledge by collaborating with
product developers and managers, hands-on exploration/testing,
and legacy documentation. Employer Northrop Grumman.
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STAFF WRITER
Location Tampa, FL
http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/828480_j8b08864vxfnswmtrl3/
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Responsibilities include interviewing, writing and reviewing
content for informative and compelling health care articles
with a marketing twist for our contributing editors, collaborating
with the graphics department and other relevant groups to create
a vibrant end product, SEO optimization, and other duties as
assigned by management.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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DIVERSION BOOKS
http://www.diversionbooks.com/about
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Diversion Books is an eBook publisher based in NYC that
specializes in original eBooks from authors, media content
companies, and bloggers in the categories of commercial fiction
and general interest platform-based nonfiction, as well as
reissuing backlist titles in eBook format.
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HOMEBOUND PUBLICATIONS
http://homeboundpublications.com/about/
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Going back to go forward is the philosophy of Homebound. We
recognize the importance of going home to gather from the
stores of old wisdom to help nourish our lives in this modern
era. We choose to lend voice to those individuals who endeavor
to translate the old truths into new context. Our titles
introduce insights concerning mankind’s present internal,
social and ecological dilemmas. It is our intention at Homebound
Publications to revive contemplative storytelling. In General:
We publish 4 full-length works a year. We accept the following
styles: Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fiction,
Short Story Collections, Epic/Narrative Verse, Poetry Collections,
Travel Writing, Biography/Memoir, Journals and Essay Collections.
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INK SMITH PUBLISHING
http://ink-smith.com/
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Horror: Apocalyptic, Vampire, Magic Realism, Gothic, Paranormal,
Zombie. Fantasy: Contemporary, Dark Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Heroic,
Historic, Magic, Science Fantasy, Paranormal, Shape Shift, Sword
and Sorcery, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult, medieval. Sci-fi: Time
Travel, Alternate History, Near Future, apocalyptic, super hero,
steampunk, time travel. General Fiction: action-adventure,
suspense, thriller, medieval. We accept submissions for both
Novellas and Novels. Novellas must be 30,000 to 50,000 words and
novels must be at least 50,001 words.
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SPONSORS
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Shelf Unbound Writing Competition for Best Self-Published Book.
Winner will be featured in December/January 2013 issue and will
receive a year of full-page ads in Shelf Unbound.
Details here:
http://www.shelfmediagroup.com/pages/competition.html
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ONE-NIGHT CLASS - COASTAL GEORGIA CENTER - DOWNTOWN
SAVANNAH
Tuesday, October 2
6PM-9PM
Freelance Writing 101
If you're interested in creating a lucrative cache of writing
credits in magazines and growing your writers platform, then
this workshop is for you. What will you learn?
How to break into feature writing with very little or no clips.
Where to start in choosing the right market.
Where to find the appropriate editors' contact information.
How to create compelling query letters.
Take home a dozen query letters that were successful in achieving
publications in national markets such as Draft ("America's
Favorite Beer Magazine"), GO (AirTran Airways' in-flight magazine)
and Dog Fancy, to localized pieces for The Durham News. Workshop
to be hosted by Tara Lynne Groth. She started freelance writing
five years ago with no connections in the publishing industry.
Her writing business consistently outgrew itself and she resigned
from her salaried job in 2010 to run her writing business.
Advance registration required
Register at www.taralynnegroth.com
$65 per person
Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/263724337076178/
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PK MANUSCRIPT EDITING by Roger Paulding and Julian
Kindred
for the Reasonable Rate of 1¢ per word ($1.00/100 words)
All Genres Welcome
Roger Paulding has over 5 years editing experience and is author
of The Pickled Dog Caper and editor of the Houston Writers Guild
newsletter. Considers any Commercial Fiction.
Julian Kindred is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas,
holds a degree in creative writing and is the President of the
Houston Writers Guild. Genres most interested in: Fantasy and
Science Fiction with a particular love for Urban Fantasy. Also
interested in Young Adult, Mystery, Romance and Paranormal in
any combination with the previous.
For more information email us at
info@houstonwritersguild.org
REFERRALS:
“I was extremely satisfied with Roger's editorial work of my
manuscript.”--Lilas Taha on Roger Paulding
“Your review was encouraging, constructive, and detailed.”
--Tim Chaney on Julian Kindred
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YOUR WEBSITES
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for authors. Being an author herself, she understands the industry,
and will provide you with a content management website that reflects
your unique style, genre, and personality. Other design services
such as book covers & interiors, marketing materials, and email
campaigns (newsletters, announcements, etc.) also available.
E-mail Shaila:
info@myhouseofdesign.com
View portfolio:
http://myhouseofdesign.com/authors.html
Testimonial from Yvonne Pesquera, writer and subscriber of FFW
http://yvonnepesquera.com/
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of my business plan. Thank you, Shaila!”
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