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Our FREE Newsflash for Writers (an e-mailed newsletter) contains the best, most up-to-date information on publishing industry etiquette, creative writing markets, literary agents and editors, writing contests, anthologies, calls for submissions, grammar, usage, punctuation, cover and query letter information, submission techniques, publishing techniques, submission strategies for reaching literary magazines and journals, self-publishing, writing scams, writing prompts, and much more!

Whether you are a new writer, an intermediate writer, or a multipublished award-winning writer, you'll find excellent, cutting-edge information in our Newsflash. Get published using our tips!

Over 35,000 writers are taking advantage of our professional know-how! By subscribing to our Writers' Newsflash, you'll keep in step with the competition by subscribing (FREE) today! You will NEVER be charged for receiving this important information.

Your first issue will include lots of free information for writers:

  • Hot leads on upcoming anthologies and calls for submissions
  • A short story checklist to ensure that your stories will get a positive first read
  • A synopsis tutorial to show you how to tackle the dreaded synopsis for your book
  • Helpful answers to the question "Do you really need an agent?"
  • A lesson in identifying poetry contest scams
  • A list that will keep you from goofing up on the 20 most misused (and mistreated) words
  • A compilation of reputable writing contests organized by deadline and type

And here's what you can find in our newest Newsflash for Writers: 

 * * WRITER'S RELIEF CLIENT BEQUEATHS SCHOLARSHIP FOR DESERVING WRITERS: APPLY APRIL 1-23

* * BIG-TIME NEWS: WE’RE ON THE BARNES & NOBLE BLOG!

* * SHORT PROSE GENRES: DEFINING ESSAY, SHORT STORY, COMMENTARY, MEMOIR, AND MIXED GENRE

* * POETRY TURNOFFS: STYLES AND FORMATTING THAT MAKE EDITORS CRINGE

* * WHAT LITERARY AGENTS DO (AND DON’T DO) FOR WRITERS

* * BASIC VOCABULARY AND TERMS FOR THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

* * You won’t find a better list anywhere (AND IT’S FREE!) of upcoming ANTHOLOGIES, SPECIAL-THEMED JOURNALS, and CONTESTS.



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