July/August 2013 Issue
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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. Whatever your goals may be, you’ll find the information you need to get published right here. It’s to your advantage to get started today because getting published may be easier than you think. The first step is to tap into the vast writing resources available at Writer’s Digest, then collaborate with our advanced but easy to use information to help you find a literary agent. Get started today.
Romancing the Publishing Industry
Why romance is hotter than ever—and what you need to know to make it in the genre today.
by Brenda Novak
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How to Reach Your Freelance Goals
Can a simple formula tell you exactly where you are in your freelance goals? The right equation can help you see your freelance goals more clearly—and quantify what you need to do to meet them.
by Perry P. Perkins
Top 10 Ways to Stay True to Yourself in Publishing
Memoirist Wade Rouse (At Least in the City Someone Would Hear Me Scream) shares a practical—and funny—list of ways to stay true to yourself while writing and trying to get published.
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Top 10 Things I
Award-winning author and poet Ellen Hopkins shares her top 10 lessons learned since becoming a bestselling author.
by Ellen Hopkins
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The Dos & Don’ts of Combining Genres
Historifiction-YA-Paranormal-Bromance? Yikes. Here’s how to mix elements of different genres in your novel the right way.
By Joanna Stampfel-Volpe
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Tax Advice for Writers
For those of us who prefer words to numbers, taxes can require a translator. Lucky for us all, we found one. Here, an expert spells out who can claim writing expenses, what deductions qualify, and answers to other important questions.
by Bonnie Lee
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How to Find Corporate Writing Opportunities
More and more companies are posting listings online in search of communications experts. These sites post a wide variety of freelance jobs and projects.
by I.J. Schecter Read more
What Should You Charge: Corporate Writing
Don’t undervalue your time and undercharge for an assignment. Here’s how to get it right.
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Interview with 2010 Pop Fiction Winner Benjamin Kowalsky
Benjamin Kowalsky’s short story, which earned the grand prize in the 2010 Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards, isolates two enemies in the Russian Revolution above a crowded theater and uses the methodical rhythm of weapon assembly to set the pace and tone. Here’s a Q&A with the winner.
by Melissa Hill
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2010 Pop Fiction Winning Entry: Yusov Assembles a Rifle
Benjamin Kowalsky’s short story, which earned the grand prize in the 2010 Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards, isolates two enemies in the Russian Revolution above a crowded theater. Read more
2010 WD Popular Fiction Award Winners
The winner of the WD Popular Fiction Awards assembled a powerful thriller—one piece at a time.
by Melissa Hill
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Standout Markets: Soho Press and Electric Literature
Submission tips from the editors of Soho Press and Electric Literature.
by Vanessa Wieland
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5 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Agents
Author-turned-agent Jennifer Lawler gives you the inside scoop on what agents really do and how knowing the truth could endear you to one.
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The Essential Book Handselling Kit
Carry the following with you almost everywhere you go.
by Elizabeth Sims
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10 Simple Steps to Handselling Your Book
Yes, your own efforts really can make an impact on your sales, one reader at a time. Here are 10 simple steps to word-of-mouth success.
by Elizabeth Sims
The Secret to Paid Writing Gigs
Don’t be afraid to get personal and use your connections to get writing assignments.
by Chad Gervich
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Are Content Aggregators Good for Writers?
Should you pursue these open markets for your work, or leave them to citizen journalists?
by Michelle V. Rafter
4 Simple Steps to Creating a Book Trailer
You don’t have to be a technology guru to publicize your book 21st-Centruy-style. Follow these easy steps to create a trailer to promote your book with cinematic flair.
by Shauna E. Black
17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Poetry
Announcing the Poetry winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Nonfiction
Announcing the Nonfiction winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Life Stories
Announcing the Life Stories winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Middle-Grade/Young Adult
Announcing the Middle-Grade/Young Adult winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Humor Writing
Announcing the Humor Writing winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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17th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Inspirational Writing
Announcing the Inspirational Writing winners of the 17th Annual Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.
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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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