Cheerios Still Wants Authors
Hi Everybody, Only a couple of months until the deadline. The Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories children’s book competition is going on RIGHT NOW! Read more
Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 3 (Rewind)
Hi Everybody, Well, we’re down to the last three rules of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers. Missed Part 1? Don’t worry, click here: http://ritahubbard.com/2010/ritas-9-r... Read more
Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 2 (Rewind)
Hi Everybody, Glad you came back for Part 2 of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers. In Part I, we discussed being professional and typing your work vs. submitting the dreaded chicken s... Read more
Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers – Pt 1 (Rewind)
Hi Everybody, This series of posts is back by request. In the course of a typical day, I am bombarded with all sorts of questions and requests from those who think about writing, daydream ab... Read more
FLOAT THAT BASKET (Rewind)
There comes a point in every writer’s life when it’s time to float that basket. What I mean is, if you’ve written your story, edited it, tweaked it, listened to your critique buddies’ advice... Read more
Little Things You Should Know: Know When to Edit
Hi Everybody, Just thought I’d touch on self-editing for a bit. Now, true writers know they have to edit their work. Only a newbie would believe you can send out work that’s never been edite... Read more
Top Editors and Agents Say, “We’ll Accept 250 Words!” Hurry and Submit!
Hi Everybody! Got a YA novel or a YA novel idea tucked away for a rainy day? Are you putting off pitching your idea simply because you’re not sure how to pitch an agent? No problem! Read more
Know Your Vocabulary
Hello Everyone, Just thought I would drop a line and explain some of the publishing terms and abbreviations you may see when you are conversing with writers, editors or publishers. Read more
Call for Entries – Fall 2009 Story Contest
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re in contest mode, because Narrative, the leading online publisher, is sponsoring a Fall Story Contest. Read more