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WHEN YOU GET SPANKED

Life isn't always sweet and kind. Nobody debates that. But still, some situations sting, and we feel abused when they occur, regardless who's right, assuming anyone is. "That's not fair" resonates from our childhood, and we have to remind ourselves what our parents taught us, that life just isn't fair.

As writers, we get spanked by editors who think we write tripe, readers who say they know good writing but can't write a paragraph without a noun/verb disagreement, critiquers who see your flaws (or think they do), and Amazon reviewers who download the book during a freebie offer then rip it up for not being worth their time. We get riled when we're confronted with being told we're wrong, even madder when we're told we're a disappointment, or should've known better, or are just plain stupid.

We hate unfairness, which is how we see these spankings. We instantly seek validation. They're wrong ... they don't know crap ... they're idiots ... and so on. They might be wrong. You might be wrong. And reality might be someplace in between.

If you've followed me for very long, I write from actual experiences, seeking the lesson in each situation that crosses my path. I've been told I can find a lesson in picking one's nose. I found that response a bit off-putting, but hey, I found the compliment in it.

Recently I experienced a week of spankings. A copyeditor took me to the woodshed with some edits on one of my novels. A family member jumped all over me for things not of my doing, some not even of my knowledge. And readers responded to an advertisement in FundsforWriters with words like:

I'm really disappointed to receive this tripe from you.

As with everyone else you are greedy as well.

What a way to mislead poor writers. Shame on you.

(Really big sigh.)

One of these responders had twenty lines of blatant promotion at the end of his email about his work and sales. Another told me people should not charge to aid writers, and that charging for a service, instead of offering it for free to help humanity, was a ripoff.

I tried to sit back and take a deep breath, and maintain a healthy hold on my knee so it did not jerk inappropriately. I wanted to hold onto my energy so I could put it to greater use than arguing back. Opening confrontation would've only fueled a fire I didn't need lit.

Life is up and down. We can learn from both the peaks and the valleys, from the geniuses and the fools. But it's best to step away from most fights, study what caused them to begin with, and see if there's a lesson to be gleaned. Not only will the pause save you a few bruises and scrapes, but you might be able to find a piece of practical knowledge amidst the mess. You definitely learn who your friends are.

But you don't want the following to happen:

1) Doubt yourself. When someone says you stink, you start wondering if you do. Give yourself time to get over the initial setback, then think rationally.

2) Instantly feel guilty. It may not be your fault! The other person may have issues, or a history you know nothing about. Don't take on guilt right away when it may not be yours to take.

3) Overthink. Wow, I'm a pro at this. Don't think because someone pointed a finger at you that you failed, and that maybe you shouldn't have done what you did. Maybe you shouldn't be writing at all. Maybe you suck at writing. You know how that goes. Don't let it whirl out of control.

Learn, accept some things, ignore others, stay calm, seek all the facts, make only the most appropriate changes, and sleep on most of your decisions. You'll be just fine.

~HOPE

NOTE: Been guest blogging and participating in interviews lately in celebration of this week's release of Palmetto Poison, the third in the Carolina Slade Mystery Series. Enjoy a few of them here:

A Day in the Life of Carolina Slade - http://drusbookmusing.com/2014/02/13/carolina-slade/ - Adored this one!

The Voice and Palmetto Poison http://writerszenblog.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/the-voice-palmetto-poison/

How C. Hope Clark Became A Publishing Legend. http://www.writers-village.org/writing-award-blog/how-c-hope-clark-became-a-publishing-legend

12 Influential Bloggers Debate the Future of Bookstores http://carmenamato.net/bookstore-of-the-future/bloggers-debate-future-of-bookstores/

And don't forget to check out WOW-womenonwriting's blog where I talk about how my family thinks all my characters are them! http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2014/02/friday-speak-out-writing-with-family.html

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

Reality has a long history of not altering itself to make us happy or comfortable.

~ Philip Gulley

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THE SHY WRITER

Introversion may seem like a major obstacle to building a successful writing career, but this wonderful “covers-all-the-bases” book handily debunks the notion. ~Peter Bowerman, Author “The Well-Fed Writer” series

Hope has solutions in The Shy Writer Reborn that let you make the most of who you are instead of asking you to change your personality. ~Linda Formichelli, The Renegade Writer

	The Carolina Slade Mystery Series http://www.chopeclark.com/ Palmetto Poison is out!!!!! The third in the Carolina Slade Mystery Series. Carolina Slade is the real deal – Southern charm, a steely determination, and a vulnerability she’ll never admit to. Slade is at her absolute best in C. Hope Clark’s Palmetto Poison so hold on for the ride! ~Lynn Chandler-Willis, best selling author and winner of the 2013 Minotaur Books/PWA Best First Private Eye Novel Competition Clark’s intensely lush and conversational writing will keep you…turning the pages faster than you can read them. ~Dish Magazine Comment on Dru's Musings after reading A Day in the Life of Carolina Slade celebrating the release of Palmetto Poison: This is the very best interview I’ve read on a blog. Ever! Can’t wait to head on over to Amazon and order up the book. Nice to meet you Ms Slade! Now to check out this dude in the cowboy boots and a five o’clock shadow. (Don't forget to leave a review on Amazon/Goodreads/B&N.)

Success Story

Dear Hope,

I entered the Midlifecollage.com contest when I heard of it back in December 2013. At 43, I fit the bill as a second time mom and had no problem submitting my story, "Life After Birth!" I ended up winning first place! It was a tough competition and this experience empowered me! This was my first time winning any writing contest and I'm still on a high!

Thank you so much Hope for your encouragement and the resources you share with us writers. We so appreciate your hard work.

Dorit Sasson Giving Voice to Your Story www.GivingVoicetotheVoicelessBook.com

featured article

BUILD AN AUTHOR'S PLATFORM BY BECOMING AN INTERNET RADIO SHOW HOST

By Dorit Sasson

In today's ever-changing age of publishing, acquisitions editors at many publishing houses evaluate authors’ worth based on how many fans they have, how much publicity they can acquire and what kind of network they're tapped into. According to Dr. Deborah Siegel, a writing coach and co-founder of SheWrites.com, the editor's definition of a writer's platform is "qualifiable proof that you're the person to write this book and quantifiable proof that you have the ability to promote it." In today’s digital age, promotion means online promotion, having a social media presence, followers and fans. Internet radio has become one of the fastest and most popular ways to distribute the story and message of your book even before it is published.

Each week for my radio show, “Giving Voice to Your Story,” I interview expert bloggers, speakers and authors of notable influence on the issues of craft and writing the personal story. Most recently, I've interviewed popular blogger, author and speaker Nina Amir, author of How to Blog a Book. Other lineups include: Linda Joy Myers, president of the National Association for Memoir Writing. Julia Cameron, creator of the well-known The Artist’s Way and The Right to Write appeared on my show on December 20th.

By associating myself with people of influence, my credibility and expert status as an author is enhanced. Authors now approach me, requesting to be on my show to build their platform. Some past shows have attracted as much as 500 live listeners, and the number continues to rise the more I promote the replays. I now have a following that connects with me and owns a sense of who I am from my voice, not just my writing.

When my mother passed away earlier this year, I shared lessons and writing techniques I developed while writing my memoir in progress, a story about what it was like growing up in the shadow of a famous classical pianist. Listeners called in and left comments on both my Blog Talk Radio and Facebook promotional pages. One listener even became a client!

The most popular venue for Internet radio is Blog Talk Radio. Most radio stations use Blog Talk Radio as their infrastructure. As the most established venue, it offers an easy start up. One can open a very workable free account, but the best deal for a solo account is $99. Paying $249 gives the most promotion.

The key to building a listenership is to work the Internet.

• Find your tribe. Find groups on LinkedIn and engage them by asking questions about the subjects you are passionate about. You can even ask them which special guest they would like to hear on a future show. • Create a Facebook event and invite your friends. During the show, post quotes on the page and ask your audience questions. • During the show hold a drawing for a book. • Repurpose a show by writing a blog post and share the news of each replay on your social media links.

At the end of the day, editors want to see quantifiable proof of the numbers of the people you can reach and how you can reach them. In the digital world of marketing and promotion, this is your “online footprint.”

As you begin building your author platform, see how you can work from a deeper place of service rather than think about who you are and how you come across. Each time I broadcast, I ask myself what listeners and readers will gain from tuning in. Involve your listeners as much as possible and watch your listenership grow.

BIO

Dorit hosts a weekly radio show, “Giving Voice to Your Story” over at Creating Calm Network- http://www.givingavoicetothevoicelessbook.com/dorit-on-blog-talk-radio/ and is also a featured author in the book, “So You Want to Be a Radio Show Host?” http://tinyurl.com/kkcb3yh She’s also the creator of The Story Clarity System, showing writers how to get your story out in the world. To request a free e-workbook entitled, "Three Simple Steps to Creating a Magnificent About Page," and receive Dorit's bimonthly marketing & story success articles, visit http://www.GivingAVoicetotheVoicelessBook.com

competitions

IMAGINE THIS! AN ARTPRIZE ANTHOLOGY http://www.readwritelive.org/anthology-competition --- $20 ENTRY FEE. For writers of poetry, short stories (1,500 words) and personal essays (1,500 words). Deadline March 31, 2014. First Prize $1,000, publication in anthology. Second Prize $500 and publication in anthology. Third Prize $250 and publication in anthology. Open to any writer over 18 writing in English. Top 20 entries will be published. Managed by the Cascade Writers’ Group and Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters, Imagine This! An ArtPrize Anthology will be sold through the ArtPrize e-store and hub stores, and other venues. ArtPrize is an international art competition held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 1,000,000 visitors and 25,900,000 page views each year. Named by Time as one of the top five festivals of the year.

CUTBANK MAGAZINE PRIZES http://www.cutbankonline.org/submit/contests/ --- $17 ENTRY FEE. Categories of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Entry fee includes a one-year subscription. $500 prize winner and publication in each genre. Deadline March 15, 2014. Prose limited to 35 pages. Poetry limited to five poems.

ASSOCIATION OF FOOD JOURNALISTS ANNUAL AWARDS http://www.afjonline.com/awards.cfm --- $35 ENTRY FEE. Deadline March 15, 2014. There are a total of 13 categories in the 2014 AFJ competition. Three are for newspapers only: Best Newspaper Food Coverage and Best Newspaper Food Feature (both with circulation divisions) and Best Newspaper Special Food Project. Most of the other 10 categories welcome entries across all publishing platforms. All entries must have been published in 2013. First, second and third place winners will receive certificates. First-place winners in each category also will receive a cash prize of $300 (USD).

THE NANCY D. HARGROVE EDITORS’ PRIZE FOR FICTION AND POETRY http://www.jabberwock.org.msstate.edu/ --- $15 ENTRY FEE. Deadline March 15, 2014. Each winner (one for fiction and one for poetry) receives $500 and publication in Jabberwock Review, the literary journal published by Mississippi State University. All finalists are considered for publication. All entrants receive a one-year (two-issue) subscription beginning with the prize-winning issue. Each fiction entry should consist of one short story of any length. Novel excerpts may be submitted only if they are self-contained. Each poetry entry should consist of 1-3 poems. The winning entry may be for a single poem or group of poems.

PUERTO DEL SOL POETRY AND FICTION CONTESTS http://www.puertodelsol.org/submit.html --- $15 ENTRY FEE. INCLUDES SUBSCRIPTION. Puerto del Sol is excited to announce the 2014 Poetry and Fiction Contests. Fiction submissions are limited to one piece of no more than 10,000 words per entry. Poetry submissions are limited to three poems of no more than two pages per entry. Prizes for fiction and poetry will be $400 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third. The first-place manuscripts will be published in Puerto del Sol. All submissions will be considered for publication. Deadline March 15, 2014.

GRANTS

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS http://arts.gov/grants-individuals/creative-writing-fellowships --- The NEA Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. The NEA Literature Fellowships program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years. For FY 2015, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in poetry are available.

RHODE ISLAND GRANTS http://www.arts.ri.gov/grants/overview/ --- RISCA Fellowships in Crafts, Film & Video, Fiction, Photography, Play/Screenwriting, Poetry, and Three Dimensional Art: Guidelines and a link to the online application can be found here. Project Grant for Individuals (PGI): Artists interested in applying for a PGI grant must contact Cristina DiChiera to discuss their proposal. PGI guidelines and a link to the online application can be found here. Folk Arts Fellowships and Apprenticeships: Artists interested in applying for a Folk Arts grant must contact Elena Calderon Patino. Folk Arts Fellowship and Apprenticeship guidelines can be found here. Project Grants in Education (PGE): If you are an artist, school or non-profit organization interested in applying for a PGE Grant, please contact Dan Kahn. PGE guidelines and a link to the online application can be found here.

SOZOPOL FICTION SEMINARS http://www.ekf.bg/sozopol/apply/ --- The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation offers its seventh annual summer fiction writing seminar in the ancient town of Sozopol, Bulgaria. Five participants writing in English and five writing in Bulgarian language will receive scholarships. A scholarship covers tuition, room and board, in-country transportation, and 50% of international travel expenses. Deadline March 5, 2014.

VERMONT RESIDENT ARTISTS http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/Education/TeachingArtistRoster/tabid/103/Default.aspx --- The application for inclusion in the Teaching Artist Roster is available now and the deadline is April 1 (no fooling!). Teaching artists on the roster are eligible to be part of a residency funded by the Council's Artists in Schools program. Artists must meet certain requirements and submit an application. For more information and to apply, please visit the Arts Education section of our website.

ANDERSON CENTER RESIDENCY PROGRAM http://www.andersoncenter.org/resapp.htm --- Deadline: March 1, 2014 (received, for residencies between August and October). The Anderson Center offers residencies of two weeks or one month from May-October to artists, writers, and scholars. Through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Anderson Center will devote the entire month of June, 2014, to five Deaf American artists whose native or adoptive language is American Sign Language. Through a grant from the Jerome Foundation of St. Paul, the Center will also devote the month of August, 2014 to encourage the work of emerging artists from New York City and Minnesota. The Anderson Center is located 45 minutes southeast of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Transportation is provided between the Center and the Twin Cities airport on the first and last day of residencies only. Each resident is provided room, board, and workspace for the length of the residency period. Each resident is asked to serve the community of Red Wing or its surrounding area by giving a talk, lecture, reading, performance, or classroom activity as specified by the Executive Director.

FREELANCE MARKETS

FODOR'S http://www.fodors.com/contact-us/ --- If you're interested in working for Fodor's as a travel writer, send your résumé and writing clips, together with a cover letter explaining your qualifications and areas of expertise, to editors@fodors.com. You may also mail materials to: Fodor's Travel Publications, Researcher Writer Positions, 1745 Broadway, 15th floor, New York, NY 10019. Remember that most Fodor's writers live in the areas they cover. Note that we do not accept unsolicited manuscripts.

THE FOG HORN http://thefoghornmagazine.com/submit/ --- We're on the hunt for brave new short stories: comedy, adventure, sci-fi, romance, historical fiction, horror -- your favorite fiction genre is welcome here. Is your story a tender, yet devastating robot love triangle? Or maybe a hilarious, yet devastating robot love triangle? If you're an established author or new voice, join us. We're thrilled to offer competitive rates for published stories. We publish 4 stories in every issue, and 12 issues a year. Writers should be paid for great writing, and we're in the business of employing great writers, regardless of how fancy they may be. We pay $1,000 for published stories, delivered within 30 days of your story being published. (Thanks www.erikadreifus.com)

ALASKA AIRLINES MAGAZINE http://www.alaskaairlinesmagazine.com/contributor/ --- The monthly in-flight magazine for Alaska Airlines, reaching more than a million travelers in Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Western Canada and Mexico each month. 75% freelance. Columns include Journal (arts and culture), Business, On Location, Profiles, Sports, Technology and Travel. Rates begin at $150 to $250 for shorts through to $500 for columns and $700 for features.

VENTURE BEAT https://www.facebook.com/venturebeat --- VentureBeat currently syndicates to outlets including Reuters, The Christian Science Monitor and Business Insider. Marries Silicon Valley venture capital coverage with start-up innovation and founder profiles. All sections are open for both 300-word news pieces and 500-1,000-word features, or even longer features if the subject warrants the word count. Regular contributors have their own unique contracts, but many write anywhere from 16 to 20 300-word news posts per week. Others write only one piece per week, though, so the range is quite broad. Tech stories without a compelling financial or small business/start-up angle aren't right for VentureBeat. Don't bother pitching gadget news or reviews. Pay rate: $20 per news post and $50 per post for reviews or features, plus traffic bonuses for all content. Payment can go as high as $1,000 per post depending on traffic.

WOMAN'S DAY https://www.facebook.com/womansdaymagazine --- Carries a straightforward tone that helps the publication's devotees (mainly women) live fuller, more informed lives without draining their time in the process. Woman's Day has taken on a new flavor in the last 4-5 years, so look hard at current issues. A writer's best entryway onto the pages of the mag is a front-of-book section called "Embrace the Day," focused on community and giving to others. It's a special place in the hearts of Woman's Day readers. Woman's Day doesn't have a features well. Instead, each section hosts its own feature, so pitch accordingly. No beauty, fashion or home pieces. Pay rate ranges from $1.50 to $2 a word, depending on writer's experience.

JOBS

FREELANCE FOOD BLOGGERS Location Brooklyn, NY (inquire as to virtual possibilities). http://ed2010.com/whisper-jobs/tempfreelance-food-bloggers-vice/ --- VICE seeks food writers and photographers to contribute to our food vertical, both for one-off assignments and for regular submissions. The ideal candidate has written for a variety of food publications and has a clear, distinctive voice and perspective. VICE is bringing an outlet for narrative writing in food journalism. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with long-form pieces and must be able to back up their statements with thorough research. Please take a look at our site [http://www.vice.com/food] and get a feel for our voice before pitching us.

SAN DIEGO TRAVEL GUIDEBOOK WRITER Location San Diego, CA. http://www.avalontravelbooks.com/acquisitions.php --- Avalon Travel is seeking a professional writer to author the Moon San Diego guidebook. This is a contract position, not a full-time office job. The writer should live in or near San Diego or must have very close ties to the city and go often. The writer must be very knowledgeable about the city's attractions, should be able to provide strategic planning advice for travelers, and should have previous experience writing about San Diego.

PUBLISHERS

GRYPON HOUSE http://gryphonhouse.com/authors/authorGuidelines.asp --- At Gryphon House, our goal is to publish books that help teachers and parents enrich the lives of children from birth through age eight. We strive to make our books useful for teachers at all levels of experience, as well as for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in working with children.

GUERNICA http://www.guernicaeditions.com/contact --- Please note that Guernica will not be accepting manuscript submissions between May 1 and December 31. Our annual reading period runs from January 1 to April 30. Aside from the original Guernica Editions queries (pertaining to literary and cultural material), we have expanded the publishing house to include the MiroLand imprint. Under MiroLand, we accept queries in the areas of memoir, how-to, self-help, graphic novels, art books, cookbooks and children's literature, as well as genre literature. When querying to the MiroLand imprint, please indicate as much.

HACHAI PUBLISHING http://hachai.com/newsite2012/ --- Hachai Publishing is dedicated to producing high quality children's literature with Jewish themes. Our books promote universal values such as sharing, kindness and charity, and teach Jewish history and tradition. We feature the work of exciting new authors and artists to create books that you and your child can enjoy over and over again.

HELLGATE PRESS http://hellgatepress.com/ --- Hellgate Press offers you the best in books about the military--Military History, Veteran Memoirs, and Military Fiction--as well as non-fiction Travel Adventure and Historical/Adventure Fiction books. From America’s wars--WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq--to her mountains, rivers and people, Hellgate Press has just the book for you.

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WOMEN READING ALOUD hosts its 4th international Writer's Retreat from June 16th - 25th on the magical island of Alonnisos, in beautiful Greece.

Situated in the northwest of the Aegean Sea, Alonnisos has been designated as one of the top eco-islands of Europe. View the island as one large botanical garden. Enjoy your private room with bath and private balcony overlooking the turquoise waters of the sea. Morning Writing Workshops, Nite Writes, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Yoga (optional), Welcome Dinner, Closing Reception and much more. Led by Julie Maloney, Founder/Director of Women Reading Aloud. Open to writers of all genres. All levels. Workshops follow the Amherst Writers and Artists Method.

Discover new material, hone your craft and explore the writer's life. For testimonials and further details, visit: www.womenreadingaloud.org

PENTIMENTO
more than meets the eye

Pentimento, a literary magazine for the disability community, is seeking interviews, essays,
poetry, art, and photography. We accept submissions by an individual with a disability (including
children) or a member of the disability community such as a special educator, caregiver, family
member, therapist, etc. Submissions by a community member must have a disability-related theme.

We generally pay for published submissions and publish in June and December. Each issue includes a
writing topic for our readers. The topic for the June 2014 issue is “Staying or Not Staying in the Room.” The topic for the December 2014 issue is “Romance.”

For further information and to request a free issue, please visit our website at www.pentimentomag.org

The Henderson Writers’ Group Presents 2014 Las Vegas Writers Conference April 24-26, 2014

Join writing professionals, agents, publishers and marketing experts for a weekend of workshops and enlightening discussions about the publishing industry. Limited to 150 attendees, the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference provides a unique and intimate setting for each participant to meet and mingle with publishers and agents, as well as participate in free pitch sessions. Take the next step to selling your manuscript. The conference offers:

• Formal pitch sessions with agents and publishers
• Workshops, seminars and expert panels
• Q&A panels
• Meet & Greet Cocktail party with faculty and fellow writers
• Opportunities to mingle and network with publishing industry professionals
• "First Read" panels

Visit our website at www.lasvegaswritersconference.com to see who is on this year’s faculty. Join us and your fellow writers for the best conference yet. And register before January 15 to take advantage of our discounted pricing.

You’re Invited to the “Fifty Shades of Writing” Conference

The Missouri Writers’ Guild welcomes Writer’s Digest Book Editor Chuck Sambuchino and other distinguished writing faculty to St. Louis, Missouri, from April 11-13 for the “Fifty Shades of Writing” Conference.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AND INCLUDES: o “Pitch Perfect” welcome session by Chuck Sambuchino o Individual agent and editor pitch appointments o Luncheon keynote by USA Best Selling Author Mary Buckham o 16+ Saturday breakout sessions on topics like query letters, character development, editing, and more o Friday early bird arrival session presented by Literary Agent Sorche Fairbank o An expanded “Agents & Editors Read the Slush Pile” Session o Open mic, sponsored by the St. Louis Writers’ Guild

Additional in-depth master classes and Saturday night banquet available for additional fees. Meet 100+ other writers in St. Louis this April and refine your craft at one of the most affordable conferences in the Midwest.

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