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Monday Writing Method

To start the new year, I'm beginning a series of articles on writing techniques and information. Enjoy and feel free to forward! http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tracks-to-Publishing-a-Novel--The-Traditional-Path Teri Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on January 4, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Free Poetry Writing Contest WINTER & POEMS – win cash with your poems

There is currently running a free-to-enter poetry contest on BookRix for poets and readers. The theme is "Winter & Poems". Prizes on the line include $1.600,00 in prize money for writers, "fame!" and Amazon vouchers (each worth $20) for voting readers. The 10 best-rated poetry books will be given to an independent jury consisting of the Georgia Writers Association and a professional writer who works for BookRix as a freelancer. Perhaps you want to submit your own poetry in the competition o… Continue

Added by Nils on December 8, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

Today I've written briefly about writing what we do...do we really have to? http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Monday-Writing-Methods--What-to-Write Enjoy! Teri Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on November 30, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

PLEASE SHARE - CONTEST WIDGET ;-)

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Added by Marlayne Giron on November 5, 2009 at 8:07am — No Comments

CONTEST : WISH FULFILLMENT STORIES

Have you ever longed to "star" in your own short story? Is there a long lost friend or family member you wish you could see again? Do you have a secret dream you would love to have come true? I am offering to write a short "wish fulfillment" story for anyone who is willing to provide me with the inspiration and information needed. Rules: Simply go to my website: www.thevictorbook.com (see Wish Fulfillment Tab/Short Story Guidelines) and copy and paste… Continue

Added by Marlayne Giron on November 5, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments

Free Short Story Writing Contest TRAVEL STORIES – win cash with your story

While traveling we always have new experiences, whether they are amazing, life changing or just disillusioning. Tell us your travel story. It may deal with a travel journey to a new place, time traveling, revisiting one's past, visiting a lost love or a new one, or an inner journey. Travel reports can be as much about one's internal navigation of their emotions as a physical voyage. There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The theme is "… Continue

Added by Nils on November 3, 2009 at 7:49am — No Comments

Female Funny Writers - Announcing the first-ever Funny not Slutty Blog Book

Announcing the first-ever Funny Not Slutty Blog Book, featuring YOU (if you're lucky--and funny--enough to be selected). This free downloadable e-book will feature the best of the best funnynotslutty.com blogs. How do you get selected for inclusion in this awesome collection of funny bloggers? 1. Bloggers must be members of FnS. 2. Bloggers may submit up to 2 blog posts. Any more than 2 will NOT be considered. 3. Blog posts must be on FnS. Links to the post must be included in a comment in t… Continue

Added by Jacki Schklar on October 25, 2009 at 8:45am — No Comments

Reimann Books Anthology volume I

Reimann Books is now accepting entries for our anthology. We want to get a wide range of topics, so the contest is open to everyone. We will be publishing the first 100 entries, guaranteed. There is an entry fee of $25, and a chance to win $250. All published authors will receive a copy of Reimann Books anthology volume I. For more information, please visit www.reimannbooks.com Continue

Added by K. L. Stewart on October 17, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Win a MacBook Laptop Computer!

Hi everyone- Please forgive my lapse into BSP, but I'm gearing up for the release of THE GATEKEEPER and thought some of you might want to enter a giveaway I'm running. One lucky person will receive a brand new MacBook laptop computer. All you have to do is go to my website (www.MichelleGagnon.com) and sign up for my free newsletter, which will grace your inbox fewer than six times a year. Want to increase your odds? For ten more entries, please answer this question: “Which two characters (asid… Continue

Added by Michelle Gagnon on October 1, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Writing Competition - time is running out!

Today I'm writing about a great contest for romance writers...published or not! Improve your chances of getting your work in front of an editor an agent. But there's only one week left to enter. http://www.examiner.com/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d30-One-week-left Teri Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on September 30, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Attention fellow authors: Cool new contest to enter!

Hey there fellow authors, I just came across an exciting new book contest that is open to books published between 2005-2009 in 40 different categories. We are planning to enter Secret of the Sands into the contest & I wanted to pass along the word: Readers Favorite Award Contest - Enter Today! Here is some info about the contest, which makes it so appealing: What Do You Win? Winners will be chos… Continue

Added by Rai Aren on September 30, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Authors! Win a free 18" x 24" Poster!

Prize: (1) 18″ x 24″ Rolled Poster Print (Free UPS Ground Shipping!) Winner will be announced by September 30, 2009 The poster can be done with any photo you already have or one you design yourself and saved as a picture. This giveaway is sponsored by… Continue

Added by Cindy Bauer on September 18, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

Friday Examiner

Here are a few writing events going on from Houston area writers: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Lone-Star-romance-writing-events Enjoy! Teri Continue

Added by Teri Thackston on September 11, 2009 at 9:34am — No Comments

Now That the Long Holiday Weekend Has Come to an End - How about a Contest?

Question- If you had a chance to have an hour long hypnosis session, what would it be for?

Winner will receive a signed copy of my Book and Cd "The Anja Technique"

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Added by Shayn Cutino on September 7, 2009 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Hi, I'm reposting for my friend on here. I'm excited to be a part of XoXo Publishing family of authors.

XoXo Publishing Social Network is announcing a contest for writers, poets and artists. Here is a chance for you to showcase your work and WIN some great prizes!!! Explore your sexual fantasies, and show us what you can do. We have three topics: L'Amour des Trois Love in an Envelope Sesso Libro Your short erotic story must not be more than 1500 words. You may pick any genres such as romance, vampire, witch, mystery, genie, fantasy, western, comedy, menage, contemporary, gay, lesbian, bi… Continue

Added by Stefania C. S. on August 18, 2009 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Let's Have a Contest! The Winner will Receive a Signed Copy of the Mystery Novel "THE POND"

If you have been following the last few posts on this blog you have see that some mysterious things happen in the Mystery Novel "The Pond". There is no explanation to why any of these things have happened... Now, why not tell me the most mysterious thing that happened to you without out any reasons why they happened. Just leave your answer in the comment section and I will add to our list as I receive them.… Continue

Added by Tamera E Lawrence on August 3, 2009 at 9:14am — No Comments

How many people actually like to read poetry?

The other day I was meeting with members of my marketing team to discuss a poetry contest we are currently planning. When trying to figure out what sort of submissions we would be accepting, someone brought up the point that they do not want to read poetry submissions and stated, "Why would I want to read someone elses's when I write my own?" Interesting to say the least. While, we have decided what sort of submissions we will accept, it brings up an interesting discussion-How many of you like t… Continue

Added by ZLS Publishing, LLC on July 28, 2009 at 10:13am — 1 Comment

Win a novel about Elizabeth Barrett Browning's love life!

To enter the contest click HERE and scroll down until you see the post. Continue

Added by Michelle Sutton on July 12, 2009 at 10:39pm — No Comments

"Be Your Art" Writing Contest

BeYourArt.com is holding its first Writing Contest in conjunction with PhineArtDesigns.com and the North Shoreian Magazine. Submit yo… Continue

Added by Judah Mahay on July 5, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Miss Mae Needs Your Help, Please!

Greetings to all! I hope everyone is having a great day, and managing to stay safe and cool despite the heat! I wanted to share with you the exciting news that my latest release, "It's Elementary, My Dear Winifred" is now up for her very first award. Yes, I'm asking a favor of you AGAIN! to please go to the site, read the reviews in their poll, and if you truly think "Winifred" should win the award, I'd dearly love your vote! Voting is open all day today and through tonight. And I want you al… Continue

Added by Miss Mae on June 28, 2009 at 6:19am — No Comments