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.
10 Basics on How to Nab Your Book a Blurb
Follow the rules of endorsement etiquette to get the names you want on your book jacket.
by Jenna Glatzer
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6 Reasons Partnering with Other Authors Can Benefit You
Partnering with other authors can give you leverage for your career—and a whole host of other benefits besides. Here’s how to do it.
by Marie Lamba
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Confessions of a Tweetaholic
In the summer of 2009, I joined Twitter, and my life as a writer forever changed. Here’s how I came to understand the value of Twitter.
by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
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10 Reasons the Freelance Life is a Good Life
Writer’s block. A bad economy. Dwindling markets. Freelancing can be frustrating—but there’s still plenty of motivation to write on. Here’s why.
by Art Spikol
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Are You a Writer or Creator?
Are you ready for everything the next wave of publishing has to offer?
by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
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10 Tips for Delivering a Killer Reading
Most of us dread public speaking at first, but once you learn how to plan for a reading, you may find you actually enjoy it. Here are 10 essentials to get you started.
by Barbara Croft
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Pitching the World
What would happen if you queried every market in the latest freelance directory? From A–Z, one writer decided to find out.
by Steven Rowland
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How to Make the Most of Any Writing Conference
10 top conference organizers share secrets learned behind the scenes.
by Linda Formichelli
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Give Editors What They Want
Get more insider advice on how to break into this issue’s spotlight magazine, The Sun, and book publisher, Cleis Press. Read more
The Online Advantage: In the Editors’ Words
In this online-exclusive, we asked three leading editors with Web-based literary journals what makes online markets such great opportunities for writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Read on for their best tips and advice.
by Vanessa Weiland
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