Click on the video above to hear about Mark’s experience with Writer’s Relief! A professional drummer and percussionist, Mark Belair decided to branch out creatively and write poetry—but he didn’t know how or where to get his poems published. Instead of giving up and...
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Here’s a special collection of posts from the Writer’s Relief, Self-Publishing Relief, and Web Design Relief blogs. Whether you’re searching for writing advice, inspiration, writing submission tips, self-publishing insights, or author website ideas and strategies, you’ll find lots of great information and guidance for your publishing journey!
7 Tips To Winning A Poetry Chapbook Contest | Writer’s Relief
Getting your poetry chapbook published isn’t easy—most of the traditional publishing houses aren’t interested unless the poet is very well known and has a large fan following. While many poets self-publish their chapbooks, the experts at Writer’s Relief know another...
12 Iconic Short Stories You Simply Must Read | Writer’s Relief
May is short story month! Short stories present the perfect opportunity to check out a new author’s work or to revisit an old favorite. And just because a story is about 3,500 words doesn’t mean it can’t be as engaging and well written as a novel. At Writer’s Relief,...
Shakespeare’s First Folio Turns 400 Years Old! | Writer’s Relief
The first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays, otherwise known as the First Folio, turns 400 this year! Assembled by his fellow actors after Shakespeare’s death, this edition contains 36 of his plays organized by comedy, history, and tragedy. In this article...
How To Network When You’re An Introverted Writer | Writer’s Relief
Networking is one of the best ways to boost your writing career. However, the idea of reaching out, making connections, and interacting with others causes many introverted writers to break out in a cold sweat. Thankfully, the experts at Writer’s Relief know there are...
9 Personality Quizzes Writers Can Use To Create Characters | Writer’s Relief
Creating well-rounded, compelling, and believable characters is no easy task. Many writers use “character interviews” and other traditional writing techniques to sketch out a character’s physical characteristics, personal backgrounds, and values. But the experts at...
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced | Writer’s Relief
The 2023 winners of the Pulitzer Prize have been announced, and Writer’s Relief checked out the list at Pulitzer.org. This year the fiction award went to two books: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and Trust by Hernan Diaz. Other winners include G-Man: J. Edgar...
3 Ways Helping Other Writers Helps You Too! ǀ Writer’s Relief
Writing is a solitary endeavor: Much of your time is spent alone, tapping away on a keyboard or busily drafting ideas in a notebook. You might think there’s no real reason to interact with other writers, since you’re each busy focusing on your own projects. But look...
10 Great Quotes From Our Favorite Literary Moms | Writer’s Relief
May is the month when we celebrate mothers—but we can honor our moms (and those who are like moms to us) every day of any month! At Writer’s Relief, we decided to showcase some of our favorite literary characters who are also mothers. Here are 10 great quotes from our...
10 Best Indie Bookstores in the World | Writer’s Relief
At Writer’s Relief, we love all types of bookstores, but indie bookstores hold a special place in our hearts! This article we found on LitHub.com lists 10 of the best indie bookstores in the world—so we’re packing our bags (and leaving lots of room for all the books...