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4 Aug 2011

Here's a somewhat related article some may find of interest...

The 9 Mistakes Most Writers Make That are Keeping Them Poor
http://ghostwriterdad.com/the-9-mistakes-most-writers-make-that-are-keeping-them-poor/

So, that's the problem eh?

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4 Aug 2011

Here's a somewhat related article some may find of interest...

The 9 Mistakes Most Writers Make That are Keeping Them Poor
http://ghostwriterdad.com/the-9-mistakes-most-writers-make-that-are-keeping-them-poor/

So, that's the problem eh?

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4 Aug 2011

"I became a writer because McDonald's was paying me too much to sling hamburgers."

-just read that in a blog...no comment, actually... happy8

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4 Aug 2011

Make is a technology magazine that pays for product reviews and project articles...$25-100...so, if you're a techy-type and like to write...check it out... icon_smile

DIY Projects, Inspiration, How-tos, Hacks, Mods & More @ Makezinel.com - Tweak Technology to Your Will
http://makezine.com/submissions.csp

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4 Aug 2011

Here you go my South African friends..."South African online newspaper. Although they do not have a budget for freelance contributions, exceptions can be made for excellent writing. Pays around R1/word."...so, go write something excellent... happy8

Contact us - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source
http://mg.co.za/page/contact-us

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3 Aug 2011

Full...

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3 Aug 2011

I believe this topic was mentioned in another thread somewhere, but I don't know if it was resolved...

A lot of people seem to be looking for ways to convert to .PDF format these days...whether it is creating their own e-book with the intention of self-publishing...or, whatever...

Anyway...one of my Facebook friends just posted two sites...
http://www.pdfonline.com/

And the second...
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/

I'm told both of them actually work...which is always nice to know... icon_smile

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3 Aug 2011

And just think folks...this was written years before the days of story sites and chat rooms... happy8

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3 Aug 2011

"The cure for writer's cramp is writer's block."

-Inigo DeLeon

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2 Aug 2011

Bell...

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2 Aug 2011

Quote by scooter
I just saw a pink elephant

You been smokin' that good stuff again, eh Scooter?

On another note...I've seen a couple of sites that do "custom poetry" for any occasion...here is one, as an example...
http://www.occasionalpoems.com/choices.html

I'm curious as to how much business they actually do...basically, you give them $100 and they write a poem for you...

I mean...I could do that... happy8

I just got the thought in my head of starting my own site...maybe even on Blogger or something...

Hmmm...have to give this one some thought...

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1 Aug 2011

AfterDark Online is calling for erotic short story submissions to encourage Safe Sex, in efforts to raise AIDS Awareness Month...which is December, apparently... happy8

So, be safe in December...here's the link...

AfterDark Online
http://afterdark-online.com/messageboard/SafeSexStories

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1 Aug 2011

OK, my Stories Space friends...if you have not read my first contest entry here...The Birthday Party...that touching, classic short story about an aging woman who throws a birthday party for her husband...you can always read it in this months issue of eFiction Magazine, out now...

Here is the link...enjoy... happy8

http://www.efictionmag.com/

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31 Jul 2011

Lightspeed Magazine pays for original sci-fi stories 1500-7500 words...pays five cents per word...not bad, check it out... happy8

Lightspeed Magazine | Submissions
http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/about/guidelines/

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31 Jul 2011

‎"The Alfred C. Carey Prize in Spoken Word Poetry will be awarded to a poet that demonstrates the power of spoken word to address issues of class, sexuality and race in a way that transcends rhetoric and creates movement."...got that? No fee...$300 first prize... happy8

My Feet Only Walk Forward: The Alfred C. Carey Prize in Spoken Word Poetry Deadline Extended to AUGU
http://myfeetonlywalkforward.blogspot.com/2011/07/alfred-c-carey-prize-in-spoken-word.html

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31 Jul 2011

No fee short story contest..."The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theatre, particularly that of the counter-culture of mid-twentieth century America."...$100 first prize... icon_smile

Jazz/Jerry Jazz Musician/Short Fiction Contest Details
http://www.jerryjazzmusician.com/mainHTML.cfm?page=fictioncontest.html

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31 Jul 2011

Oh, here we go...got a scary flash fiction story? "For our contest, graveyards, mausoleums, cemeteries, and other burial places. Write a scary (or not so scary) story for moolah, cash, coin of the realm!"...you heard it, now go write it up...no entry fee, $50 prize... happy8

Flash Fiction
http://www.lvwonline.org/Shapshifters.html

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31 Jul 2011

Have a sci-fi novella? You could win a publishing deal and a $1k advance on royalties...looking for 15-20k words...good luck... happy8

The Galaxy Project
http://www.thegalaxyproject.com/

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31 Jul 2011

For those interested in self-publishing, check out CreateSpace...saw it mentioned in C Hope Clark's newsletter, so how bad can they be? "With CreateSpace you can easily access tools, quality printing, booksellers, eBook distribution, and marketing strategies so that you can generate more opportunities than you imagined – all while building your following of readers."

CreateSpace: Self Publishing and Free Distribution for Books, CD, DVD
https://www.createspace.com/

I think even if you don't go with them, they seem to offer a lot of info and tools on the site...not necessarily a big fan of self-publishing myself, but a lot of authors are choosing that option...

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31 Jul 2011

The Who doing a number from what is undoubtedly one of the great classic albums of all time...Quadrophenia... icon_smile

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30 Jul 2011

Do you have a story, poem or artwork that is so decadent you think no sane, decent publication would possibly accept it? You're probably right, so try the Criminal Class Review..."This journal is for the emotionally impaired, hard-hearted, vengeful-minded." according to their site...it is a print journal, which is cool...they don't pay anything at the moment, which is decidedly less than cool... but if this is your type of stuff...check it out...it may be your chance to get something "in print"...which is cool... happy8

Criminal Class Press Home
http://criminalclasspress.com/index1.htm

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30 Jul 2011

Anyone ever hear of Inkubate? A site that claims to link writers with publishers and agents...looks like they have a bunch of stuff on the site...go check it out, and good luck my friends... happy8

Inkubate links writers with publishers and agents
http://www.inkubate.com/

Just a quick note...all the legitimately published authors I've talked to...and I've managed to talk to a few in the last several months...all said they met their agents in person...and all seem to recommend that you do as well...

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30 Jul 2011

Quote by scooter
Yeah hey Dirty,
I have a little something I want you to write for me

Not a note from your "mother" to get out of gym, is it? You're not in school anymore...you should be able to write your own notes...

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28 Jul 2011

Every Day Poets pays a dollar for a poem...I think the trick here is to send them like a thousand poems to make it worthwhile... happy8

Here's the link...
Every Day Poets
http://www.everydaypoets.com/submit-story/

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27 Jul 2011

Yeah, this makes perfect sense to me...what's the problem here?

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26 Jul 2011

Oh wow...I think I'm getting flashbacks here...the colors, the colors...

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26 Jul 2011

Mirror Publishing is..." We are a small publishing company which began in 2006 and have had wonderful
success due largely to our great authors and the great works they have blessed us with."...

Don't know if this is of interest to anyone, but..."We publish children’s book, early readers, young adult fiction, novella, and full length novels. So if you've written the next great kid’s book, mystery, thriller, sci-fi, drama, or love story, etc., please feel free to submit your work using the “Submissions” link."...now, go finish that book... happy8

Mirror Publishing
http://www.pagesofwonder.com/

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25 Jul 2011

Apparently the Stony Thursday Book is calling for poetry submissions again...their Facebook page is only a year out of date, but I'm guessing the same rules apply...this has something to do with the Limerick City International Poetry festival...and they don't have to be limericks, thank God... icon_smile

The Stony Thursday Book - Call for Poetry Submissions

The Stony Thursday Book Call for Poetry Submissions The Stony Thursday Book is calling for submissions from local, national and international poets for the next issue which will be published in Limerick, Ireland, as part of Cuisle, Limerick City International Poetry Festival* in October 2010. The Stony Thursday Book was founded by Limerick poets John Liddy and Jim Burke in 1975, and has also been edited by Mark Whelan, Kevin Byrne, Patrick Bourke and Knute Skinner and Thomas McCarthy. This year the editor will be Mark Whelan. The Stony Thursday Book is one of the longest-running literary journals in Ireland and celebrated its 30th Anniversary Edition in 2005. Poetry submissions are now being accepted for issue No. 9 which will be published in October 2010. Closing date for submissions is August 13th 2010. How to submit: Send no more than 6 poems When submitting poems, write your name and address on each page. Send poems to : The Arts Service, Limerick City Council, City Hall, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick Please mark your envelope : The Stony Thursday Book Or by email : Further information from: The Arts Service, Limerick City Council Telephone : 061 407363 or 061 407421 *Cuisle, Limerick City International Poetry Festival will take place in Limerick from 13th – 16th October and is funded by The Arts Council, Limerick City Council and Shannon Development

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24 Jul 2011

I think someone had mentioned this erotica publisher recently as being relatively new and looking for new talent...they have a submission call for fetishes and kinks stories...did they say "submission" call? Lol...go submit... happy8

Naughty Nights Press (NNP): Fetishes and Kinks Submission Call
http://naughtynightspress.blogspot.com/2011/05/fetishes-and-kinks-submission-call-outs.html?zx=c57865b4a96102fd

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24 Jul 2011

Very interesting topic Louise...I notice a lot of recurring themes among some writers here...I don't know that I've written enough stories yet to answer regarding those, but my poems frequently deal with lost love, heartbreak and trust issues...
As I write more stories, I can see some of those themes coming into play...especially the trust issues...

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