May/June 2012 Issue
May/June Issue
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Writing Website of the Week
Published author Roz Morris' website covers a lot of topics about writing--some serious, some for fun. Either way, it's a site that's worth a few minutes of any writer's week. (I recommend following her on Twitter too.Nail Your Novel 
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How to Publish a Book, Get Published
You’ve finished your novel, short story, or work of non-fiction – now you need to find someone who will publish it. Or perhaps you want to publish it yourself. You’ll find the information you need to get published here.
17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Mainstream Fiction
Announcing the Mainstream Fiction winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Genre Fiction
Announcing the Genre Fiction winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Children’s Books
Announcing the Children’s winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Reference Books
Announcing the Reference Books winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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How to Organize Your Story Ideas
The best ideas can start out running wild—but you’ll need to train them onto the page if you want to write that novel you have inside of you. Here’s how.
by N.M. Kelby
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5 Ideas for Unconventional Writing Success
In the March/April 2010 issue, entrepreneurial writer Chris Guillebeau shared his secrets for making your passion make money for you. The key is to find the convergence between your passion and what people want—and then deliver just that.
by Chris Guillebeau
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The Novel Afterlife
How do books wind up on the bargain table—and what does it mean when they do?
by Zachary Petit
Your Essential Synopsis Checklist
Here are the essential specs for a successful synopsis. Bookmark this page and always cross-reference before sending out any synopsis.
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10 Synopsis Dos and Don’ts
Here are 10 keys to creating a successful synopsis. Read more
Your Guide To An Effective Novel Synopsis
Writers often find that the synopsis is the most difficult component of their novel submission package. Here we break it down for you so you can spend less time stressing and more time writing.
by Chuck Sambuchino and the Editors of Writer’s Digest Books