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DirtyMartini
Over 90 days ago
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Rest in Peace
Drawing requires familiarity with perspective.
(Btw, just for the record...I happen to really like this game.)
(Btw, just for the record...I happen to really like this game.)
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This was posted in my LSF group earlier today...important stuff my friends...
Lois Winston via yahoogroups.com
1:57 PM (3 hours ago)
to undisclosed recipients
There's a petition on Change.org to get Amazon to change their policy regarding ebook returns/refunds. Right now too many people are buying ebooks, reading them within the 7 days allotted for returns, then returning them for a full refund. There are people who cheerfully brag about doing this and see nothing wrong with it. I and many others see it as another form of piracy. Whether you're traditionally published or indie published, this policy negatively affects authors' incomes. If you're interested in signing, here's the link:
Amazon Kindle e-Book Return Policy: Stop allowing refunds on e-Books after e-Books have been read.
http://www.change.org/petitions/amazon-kindle-e-book-return-policy-stop-allowing-refunds-on-e-books-after-e-books-have-been-read
And here's a tweet to help spread the word:
Pls RT Sign & spread the word: #Change.org petition against #Amazon #ebook return policy. http://ow.ly/jATIZ
Feel free to pass this post along to others.
Lois
Lois Winston
The Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Publishers Weekly & Booklist starred reviews
http://www.loiswinston.com/ - http://www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/
Emma Carlyle romances - http://www.emmacarlyle.com/
follow me on Twitter: @anasleuth
Amazon Kindle e-Book Return Policy: Stop allowing refunds on e-Books after e-Books have been read.
Lois Winston via yahoogroups.com
1:57 PM (3 hours ago)
to undisclosed recipients
There's a petition on Change.org to get Amazon to change their policy regarding ebook returns/refunds. Right now too many people are buying ebooks, reading them within the 7 days allotted for returns, then returning them for a full refund. There are people who cheerfully brag about doing this and see nothing wrong with it. I and many others see it as another form of piracy. Whether you're traditionally published or indie published, this policy negatively affects authors' incomes. If you're interested in signing, here's the link:
Amazon Kindle e-Book Return Policy: Stop allowing refunds on e-Books after e-Books have been read.
http://www.change.org/petitions/amazon-kindle-e-book-return-policy-stop-allowing-refunds-on-e-books-after-e-books-have-been-read
And here's a tweet to help spread the word:
Pls RT Sign & spread the word: #Change.org petition against #Amazon #ebook return policy. http://ow.ly/jATIZ
Feel free to pass this post along to others.
Lois
Lois Winston
The Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Publishers Weekly & Booklist starred reviews
http://www.loiswinston.com/ - http://www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/
Emma Carlyle romances - http://www.emmacarlyle.com/
follow me on Twitter: @anasleuth
Amazon Kindle e-Book Return Policy: Stop allowing refunds on e-Books after e-Books have been read.
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Well, if they're good enough for "The Most Interesting Man In The World"...what's your excuse my friends?
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Quote by Rumple_deWriter
A drink or two is also advisable.
That is a sound piece of advice there Reverend, and maybe the best piece of advice I've yet seen in this here forum...
I agree with Andrew Something about stuff getting more personal, and first person lends itself well to expressing thoughts and feelings type stuff...most of my stories are in first person...
My latest story posted on this fine site is sort of a mix of first and third actually...it starts off in third, and sorta/kinda switches to first when the main character, who is me, shows up...I think it works, but that's just my opinion...that story "Dream Job" was written back in 2009 and was my fifth attempt at writing btw...
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Sorry, but I deleted some posts...I think the rules say if you screw up, you're supposed to start back at the beginning...but, instead...
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Hey Gav...I'm having problems with tag searches...for instance, the search results for "whatever" only comes up with 29 results...it should be at least 91, since I have it in every story...and I know a couple other people have used it...tried it both logged in and logged out, same result...
Story Tag Results For Whatever
http://tags.storiesspace.com/whatever[/size]
Story Tag Results For Whatever
http://tags.storiesspace.com/whatever[/size]
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Alright, stating the obvious there..."Each issue of GL is packed with the stuff girls crave—real information and advice—from academic success to peer pressure to time-management and stress-relieving tips; from growing up to boosting self-esteem. Plus, GL profiles real girls facing real challenges that have amazed and inspired readers for almost two decades. Girls' Life accepts unsolicited manuscripts on a speculative basis only. No poetry. Pays $350 to $500 for 700 to 2,000 words. Columns pay up to $450. Short fiction is accepted as stand-alones. Word limit 2,500 to 3,500 words."...check it out my friends...
GirlsLife.com - Writer's Guidelines
http://www.girlslife.com/page/Writers-Guidelines.aspx[/size]
GirlsLife.com - Writer's Guidelines
http://www.girlslife.com/page/Writers-Guidelines.aspx[/size]
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JACK AND JILL
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Magazine for children ages 6 to 12. Fiction 600 to 800 words and pays 30 cents/word. Nonfiction limited to 700 words and pays 30 cents/word. Poetry limited to 30 lines and pays up to $50. Recipes and puzzles/games pay $25 to $40...check it out my kid story writing friends...
Writer’s Guidelines | U.S. Kids
http://www.uskidsmags.com/writers-guidelines/
And also...
HIGHLIGHTS-Confributor Guidelines
http://www.highlights.com/contributor-guidelines
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Highlights for Children is a general-interest, advertising-free
magazine for children up to age twelve. Buys all rights. Does not
pay writers younger than sixteen years old for their work. Fiction
for ages 3 to 7 limited to 500 words; for ages 8 to 12, 800 words.
Pays $150. Pays $100 for rebus stories of 120 words or less.
Nonfiction limited to 800 words and pays $150 and up. Poetry isn't
bought often but pays $25 and up.
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Magazine for children ages 6 to 12. Fiction 600 to 800 words and pays 30 cents/word. Nonfiction limited to 700 words and pays 30 cents/word. Poetry limited to 30 lines and pays up to $50. Recipes and puzzles/games pay $25 to $40...check it out my kid story writing friends...
Writer’s Guidelines | U.S. Kids
http://www.uskidsmags.com/writers-guidelines/
And also...
HIGHLIGHTS-Confributor Guidelines
http://www.highlights.com/contributor-guidelines
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Highlights for Children is a general-interest, advertising-free
magazine for children up to age twelve. Buys all rights. Does not
pay writers younger than sixteen years old for their work. Fiction
for ages 3 to 7 limited to 500 words; for ages 8 to 12, 800 words.
Pays $150. Pays $100 for rebus stories of 120 words or less.
Nonfiction limited to 800 words and pays $150 and up. Poetry isn't
bought often but pays $25 and up.
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Here's a no-fee poetry contest that may interest some here...
ERBACCE-PRIZE
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DEADLINE: June 1, 2013
GENRE: Poetry
DETAILS: 5 pages of poetry
PRIZE: Publication of poetry in a book
erbacce-press
http://www.erbacce-press.com/#/erbacce-prize/4533449873
ERBACCE-PRIZE
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DEADLINE: June 1, 2013
GENRE: Poetry
DETAILS: 5 pages of poetry
PRIZE: Publication of poetry in a book
erbacce-press
http://www.erbacce-press.com/#/erbacce-prize/4533449873
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"Two grand prizes are awarded annually: one for short prose (i.e. fiction and creative nonfiction) and one for independent books from small, micro, and academic presses, as well as self-published books. Prizes include a $250 award for short prose and a $2,000 award for best independent book"...doesn't look like there's a fee to enter, and it's through Submittable, which is nice and easy...
Eric Hoffer Award - Home Page
http://www.hofferaward.com/
Eric Hoffer Award - Home Page
http://www.hofferaward.com/
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L. RON HUBBARD'S WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST
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DEADLINE: June 30, 2013
GENRE: Short stories
OPEN TO: Those who have not had professionally published a novel or
short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short
stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be
payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits for online
publication.
DETAILS: Fantasy, Sci-Fi or Horror: All types of science fiction,
fantasy and horror with fantastic elements, are welcome. 17,000
words max.
PRIZES: $1,000 first prize awarded each quarter, 2nd Prize $750,
3rd Prize $500. One of the quarter winners also receives the $5,000
annual "Gold Award" grand prize.
Contest Rules | L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Contest
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules[/size]
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DEADLINE: June 30, 2013
GENRE: Short stories
OPEN TO: Those who have not had professionally published a novel or
short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short
stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be
payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits for online
publication.
DETAILS: Fantasy, Sci-Fi or Horror: All types of science fiction,
fantasy and horror with fantastic elements, are welcome. 17,000
words max.
PRIZES: $1,000 first prize awarded each quarter, 2nd Prize $750,
3rd Prize $500. One of the quarter winners also receives the $5,000
annual "Gold Award" grand prize.
Contest Rules | L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Contest
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules[/size]
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Quote by magnificent1rascal
In addition to the Rottweiler and cat, I have a goldfish and a talking calendar in my story. I hope I get extra credit for that!
Oh, I think I just read something about this story on another site...I didn't realize my post here was the inspiration...
I just assumed it was the result of some deep-rooted psychosis...my bad...
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Quote by magnificent1rascal
Wergle Flomp is what I had in mind when I revised Better Than You. Whad'ya think, will it have a shot?
I think there's only one way to find out, if you get my drift...and they do accept previously published stuff, so I can't really think of a good reason not to enter it...