Gather.com has info on the Warren Adler Short Story Contest. Send in your funny story by August 15, 2008.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Warren Adler Humor Story Contest
Luke, I am your father by John Vetterli Creative Commons
Gather.com has info on the Warren Adler Short Story Contest. Send in your funny story by August 15, 2008.
Gather.com has info on the Warren Adler Short Story Contest. Send in your funny story by August 15, 2008.
Entertainment Writer Wanted for St. Louis Nightlife
Craig's list has an ad asking for an entertainment writer who can cover the St. Louis bar/club scene. If you're a nocturnal party animal, you may want to check it out.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Chicken Soup Wants your "Ultimate" Stories
Chicken Rice Noodle Soup by Stu_Spivack Creative Commons
According to the Renegade Writer, that purveyor of poultry platitudes Chicken Soup is seeking stories for their Ultimate Series. And they want pictures this time. The essays should be about:
The Ultimate Christmas by June 30
The Ultimate Teacher by July 31
The Ultimate Dad by August 31
The Ultimate Mom by September 30
That should keep you busy for the next few months.
According to the Renegade Writer, that purveyor of poultry platitudes Chicken Soup is seeking stories for their Ultimate Series. And they want pictures this time. The essays should be about:
The Ultimate Christmas by June 30
The Ultimate Teacher by July 31
The Ultimate Dad by August 31
The Ultimate Mom by September 30
That should keep you busy for the next few months.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Amazon, I May Have to Break Up With You
Bully Free Zone by Eddie S Creative Commons
Dear Amazon,
I loved you once. I bought almost all my books from you even though I went to Barnes and Noble every week for my critique group. This New Yorker cover, that was me.
But apparently you've had a head injury. Or maybe you just lost your soul in the big, bad world of commerce. You're causing collateral damage to authors in this nasty fight you're having with Hachette UK. No on likes a bully, Amazon. The authors didn't do anything to you.
Most writers make little enough money as it is. They dreamed for years, worked hard, were good enough to make it. And now you are punishing them for things that aren't their fault. Your mother would be ashamed. Aren't those $400 Kindles making you enough money?
Your tactics might work, but I've lost respect for you. I'll be honest, right now I'll still buy the occasional book from you. But when I get a coupon for my favorite book, Barnes and Noble gets my business. And I'm watching you. Any more of these tactics and I may have to cut off our relationship entirely.
I believe you're a good guy, Amazon. I admire your pioneer spirit and your enthusiastic attitude. Don't go the dark side.
Sincerely,
Tricia Grissom
Formerly Faithful Customer and Writer
Dear Amazon,
I loved you once. I bought almost all my books from you even though I went to Barnes and Noble every week for my critique group. This New Yorker cover, that was me.
But apparently you've had a head injury. Or maybe you just lost your soul in the big, bad world of commerce. You're causing collateral damage to authors in this nasty fight you're having with Hachette UK. No on likes a bully, Amazon. The authors didn't do anything to you.
Most writers make little enough money as it is. They dreamed for years, worked hard, were good enough to make it. And now you are punishing them for things that aren't their fault. Your mother would be ashamed. Aren't those $400 Kindles making you enough money?
Your tactics might work, but I've lost respect for you. I'll be honest, right now I'll still buy the occasional book from you. But when I get a coupon for my favorite book, Barnes and Noble gets my business. And I'm watching you. Any more of these tactics and I may have to cut off our relationship entirely.
I believe you're a good guy, Amazon. I admire your pioneer spirit and your enthusiastic attitude. Don't go the dark side.
Sincerely,
Tricia Grissom
Formerly Faithful Customer and Writer
Thursday, June 12, 2008
More Fun Gifts for Writers
Jane Austen Action Figure by The Eggplant Creative Commons
Check out the Mixed-Up Romance Novel Magnetic Poetry Kit. No. I have no life.
Or let an author be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy day. Although Jane looks like she's had her nose pressed to the glass just a little too long. Or have a cuppa with some famous poets. Or perhaps you prefer the Jane Austen action figure? Mine is kicking butt and taking names as we speak.
Haven't you started your Christmas shopping yet? *Ducks to avoid flying projectiles*
Check out the Mixed-Up Romance Novel Magnetic Poetry Kit. No. I have no life.
Or let an author be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy day. Although Jane looks like she's had her nose pressed to the glass just a little too long. Or have a cuppa with some famous poets. Or perhaps you prefer the Jane Austen action figure? Mine is kicking butt and taking names as we speak.
Haven't you started your Christmas shopping yet? *Ducks to avoid flying projectiles*
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
T-shirts for Writers
Love to agent Janet Reid for posting these cringtastic links to conference t-shirts for writers. Shirt designer Angela L. Fox also has designs for your inner muse and the evil inner critic.
I must have this one. I will be sure to wrap all my manuscripts in aluminium foil so the aliens can't probe them.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Developing Your Character's Voice in Fiction
Microphone by hidde
devries Creative Commons
BookEnds has a great post from author Michele Dunaway on finding characters' voices as you write your novel.
devries Creative Commons BookEnds has a great post from author Michele Dunaway on finding characters' voices as you write your novel.
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