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2017 Connect With Us!   ... Top destinations that could change a writer’s course this year.

Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us We Can Help With Self-Publishing Too!     If you’ve exhausted all the traditional markets for your work or want a publishing option that gives you total control, it may be time to consider self-publishing.   We understand writers and their publishing goals and offer realistic, affordable options.   Click HERE to schedule a free consultation.   And check out our book covers. See one that’s perfect for YOUR book?   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET   Unique Gifts for Grads and Dads   Great gift ideas for writers and readers! Review Board   Sorry! We’re not reading for new clients at the moment. Check back again soon if you would like to join Writer’s Relief.   Submission guidelines.    David Gets By With A Little Help From His Friends (Us!)   I am writing to thank you for all the thorough and attentive work you have given my manuscripts. The recent acceptance of my story for publication is another testament to your professionalism and your productive, effective relationship with writers. And you’re just damn nice people too.   Truly yours,   David W., Writer Quote Of The Week   Put your future in good hands—your own.   —Mark Victor Hansen   Writers Classifieds   The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web.   Take a look at our great books and professional book trailers!   We can create a professional book trailer for you! Call (866) 405-3003 for details.     Field Guide To Literary Agents     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     Publishing Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     The Happy Writer     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook       How To Make Your First 5 Pages Grab A Reader's Attention   The first five pages of your book may be the key to making a sale, nabbing agent representation, or getting a book deal.   Here’s how to make your opening pages irresistible!           The Best Conferences, Groups, And Classes For Self-Published Writers   Attention, indie writers!   It’s not too late to sign up for some of the best self-publishing conference opportunities of the year.   Check out this list of destinations that could change your course!           Stage Plays That Make Great Literature   Great theater can also be a great read!   Learn the secrets to capturing your audience’s attention by reading these essential plays.          Dangers Of Sharing Your Poems, Stories, Essays, or Book Excerpts Using Social Media   WAIT!   Before you post your writing on social media, be sure you know about the hidden dangers.   The list is right here.          More Articles: Something For Every Writer   The Healing Power of Confessional Poetry   Do You Make These Five Surprising Short Story Mistakes?   The Most Important Thing Your Query Letter Must Do If You Want An Agent       Writers Classifieds   Our Writers Classifieds contains some of the most unique submission opportunities available. Subscribe now!   Take a look!   Paper Nautilus: The Debut Series Contest Stops Reading: 5/31/2017 Contest Judge: Lisa Mangini Entry Fee: $5 First Prize: 50 hand-bound copies of your winning chapbook. Winning Entry Published? Yes Page Count Limit: 16-24 Poetry Book Type: Chapbook   Stories Through the Ages Contests Stops Reading: 8/15/2017 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 4,000 Helpful Hints: Authors may write about any topic. Cash prizes of $500, $200, and $100 will be awarded and the stories from the top 15 entries will appear in a book published by Living Spring Publishers.   Get more publishing leads here.       Sneak Peek At Next Week   Is Your Self-Published Book Poised For Big Word-Of-Mouth Sales?   Which Literary Era Are You?   How To Handle Multiple Pen Names On Your Author Website   9 Strategies That Automatically Boost The Appeal Of Your Query Letter   And more!

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May 15th, 2017 Connect With Us!   ... Writer essentials: Querying, publishing, marketing, conquering the world

Important Links   .Submit Work   .Services   .Author Web Design    Self-Publishing Relief   .Products   .About Us   .Contact Us When readers or publishers search for you on the Internet—what do they find?   Here’s how more writers are reaching a bigger audience!   1) Social Media Presence Want to promote your author brand on social media, but don’t have the time or know-how? Our social media experts can maintain your social media accounts for you! View Social Media Packages HERE.   2) An Author Website Need a website, but don't know where to start? Our tech-savvy Web designers know what needs to be included in your author website. View our author website portfolio here.   Already have a website? Our team can evaluate what’s working—and what’s not.   Make sure your website and social media efforts are paying off!   www.WebDesignRelief.com   QUESTIONS? Live Chat OPEN weekdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET     Bring Stephen King To The Beach   Great gift ideas for writers and readers! Review Board   Sorry! We’re not currently accepting submissions.   Submission guidelines.    Quote of the Week   If you have other things in your life—family, friends, good productive day work—these can interact with your writing and the sum will be all the richer.   —David Brin Writers Classifieds   The BEST list of writing markets anywhere on the Web.     Take a look at our great books and professional book trailers!   We can create a professional book trailer for you! Call (866) 405-3003 for details.     Field Guide To Literary Agents     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     Publishing Poetry & Prose in Literary Journals     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook     The Happy Writer     Click here to buy: Kindle   Click here to buy: Nook       FAQs About Writing (And Pitching) A Novel-In-Stories   Learn the unexpected advantages of pitching your short story collection as a novel-in-stories!   Our submission strategy experts will reveal the secrets to success with this little-understood genre.         How to Effectively Create And Give Away Free Samples Of Your Book   A few strategically placed freebies can boost your book sales—if you know the tricks.   Here’s the RIGHT way to offer your book for free.         Celebrate Teachers With These Memorable Quotes From Literature   “Take chances! Make mistakes! Get messy!”   Find out which fictional teacher gave this great advice—and read more of our favorite quotes from literary educators.         9 Ways To Use This Professional Network For Publishing Success   When it comes to book marketing, LinkedIn might not be what first comes to mind.   But it CAN be a powerful reputation-building machine for smart writers!   We’ll show you how!         More Articles: Advice For Writers 101   Literary Journals And Magazines: What They Are, Who Runs Them, And How They Benefit You   Pseudonyms: Using A Pen Name In Query Letters   Short Story Or Novella? Where To Publish Shorter Fiction     Writers Classifieds   Ready to try something different? Something exciting? Enter a contest! You’ll find the best selection in our Writer’s Classifieds.   Subscribe now!   Here are just a few of the writing contests looking for entries:   Breakwater Review Fiction Contest Stops Reading: 5/15/2017 Entry Fee: $10 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Word Count Limit: 5,000   Stories Through The Ages – Baby Boomers Plus Stops Reading: 8/15/2017 Entry Fee: $25 First Prize: $500 Winning Entry Published: Yes Word Count: 4,000 MAX Theme: Open to people born 1964 and earlier. Authors may write about any topic.   Boulevard Poetry Contest for Emerging Poets Stops Reading: 6/1/2017 Entry Fee: $16 First Prize: $1,000 Winning Entry Published? Yes Title Count: 3   Find more publishing opportunities now!       Sneak Peek At Next Week   The Best Writing Conferences For Self-Published Writers   Plays That Make Great Literature   5 Dangers Of Sharing Your Writing Using Social Media Why Your First Pages Are More Important Than Ever   And More!         ...   Now You Can Follow Writer’s Relief On Instagram!   At Writer’s Relief, we love connecting with you and other writers on social media. That’s why we’re inviting you to follow us on Instagram today!   You’ll find our most popular blog articles, informative infographics, and the best videos about writing and the writing life. Plus, things that just make us smile and photos from around the office—including a fluffy rescued gosling and rainbow-colored bagels!   We want you to be part of the fun! Use the hashtag #TheWriteMug to show us your favorite mug to sip from while you write. Your photo may be featured in an upcoming Friday post. Click here for our Instgram account: https://www.instagram.com/writersrelief/       We’ve been helping authors reach their publishing goals since 1994   We love helping writers and our services are all about helping creative writers reach their goals. Writer’s Relief, Self-Publishing Relief, and Web Design Relief offer a complete array of services to facilitate every step of an author’s path to publishing.                  Web Design Relief                       Writer's Relief                       Self-Publishing Relief Writer's Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com   Submission deadline: June 22, 2017   The Two Things That Will Make Or Break Your Career As A Writer   Here at Writer’s Relief, we’ve spent the past twenty-three years helping writers reach their publishing goals. So naturally, our submission strategists have quite a bit of knowledge about what it takes to make it as a writer with a solid reputation for quality work. Today, we’re going to let you in on what we believe are the secrets to writing success. The First Thing You Need To Launch A Lifelong Writing Career: To establish the foundation for a long, successful career as a writer, the first thing you need is: Passion.   We’re talking about passion that fuels raw talent—and then refines it.   Passion that has you waking up in the middle of the night to jot down ideas.   Passion that has you up at dawn to steal a few hours of uninterrupted writing time before heading off to your day job.   Passion that makes you eager to learn more about your craft by any and every means available.   Passion that can bounce back from a devastating critique.   Passion that bulldozes through the disappointment of rejection letters.   Passion that is willing to make sacrifices.   Passion that is prepared to make investments.   From what we’ve seen, writers who have that kind of passion have a real shot at reaching their goals.   NEED SUBMISSION HELP? Our Review Board is reading until Thursday, June 22. Submit now by CLICKING HERE. The Second Thing You Need For A Brilliant Writing Career: So you have passion: You’ve spent years reading books, honing your craft, and dedicating yourself to creativity and storytelling and art. Is that enough for a successful career as a writer?   We think not.   Because if you really want to build your reputation as a writer—you have to get your writing out where it can be seen.   So the second thing you need is: a Strong Submission Strategy.   Not a few halfhearted attempts to send some submissions out once in a while. We’re talking about a streamlined, organized, efficient, highly functional, easy-to-execute submission strategy that is going to put your writing into the right hands and in front of the right pairs of eyes.   A submission strategy that makes sending out your work feel joyful instead of burdensome—so that you’ll actually want to do it.   A writing submission strategy that becomes a capable partner to your passion for writing.   A submission strategy that includes taking a great piece of writing, formatting and proofreading it until it’s a clean manuscript, then pairing it with a great cover or query letter.   A writing submission strategy that uses hard numbers and clear goals.   A submission strategy that doesn’t waste your time sending your work to the wrong editors or agents.   A submission strategy that REWARDS the hard work you do when you’re writing.   NEED SUBMISSION HELP? Our Review Board is reading until Thursday, June 22. Submit now by CLICKING HERE.   Because passion for writing without a great submission strategy…is nothing more than jet fuel in a broken-down jet.   At Writer’s Relief, we’ve been passionate about building better submission strategies for writers since 1994. We wouldn’t have lasted so long if our system wasn’t efficient, ethical, and effective. And it’s no secret that we excel at targeting our clients’ writing to the BEST (and the RIGHT) literary agents and literary magazines.   But if you would rather put all your passion into your writing—instead of into developing and maintaining an effective submission strategy—then please contact us about applying to join our selective client list today.   Our Review Board is reading, but just until June 22. Send your strongest work for consideration. CLICK HERE to make your submissions or to view our submission plans.We look forward to reading your work.   Writer's Relief, Inc.   |   www.WritersRelief.com   |   (866) 405-3003   |   info@wrelief.com