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Cheerios Still Wants Authors

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: April 27, 2010In: UncategorizedTags: Children's Books, Children's Writer, FYI, Rita's Stuff, Writing Contests, Writing OpportunityNo Comments

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)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 16, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips1 Comment

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)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 13, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

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)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 10, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

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)

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 01, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: author, creativity, writing advance, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips5 Comments

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

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: November 13, 2009In: Little Things You Should Know, Writing TipsTags: creativity, self-starter, writing ideas, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips2 Comments

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!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: October 22, 2009In: Shades Writer, Writing TipsTags: creativity, self-starter, writing competitions, Writing Opportunity, Writing Tips6 Comments

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

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 27, 2009In: Little Things You Should Know, Writing TipsTags: creativity, self-starter, writing competitions, Writing Opportunity, Writing TipsNo Comments

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

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: September 09, 2009In: UncategorizedTags: creativity, self-starter, writing competitions, writing ideas, Writing OpportunityNo Comments

Hi Everyone, I hope you’re in contest mode, because Narrative, the leading online publisher, is sponsoring a Fall Story Contest. Read more

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The UN-Editorial Notepad – #1: The Newbie’s Fear

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