Sunday 15 April 2018

Writer's Digest

With details of upcoming courses and more, here are the latest Writer's Digest newsletters:

Learn how to leverage Goodreads to find your audience


Writer's Digest Tutorials

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In this 1-hour presentation, author Michael Sullivan and his wife, Robin, share specific tasks for writers at every stage of their career. Even aspiring authors can get a jump on building an audience. Plus, they will steer you away from potential pitfalls that could end up alienating rather than gaining readers. Read More...


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After reading your submission, a professional critique editor will provide you with specific, detailed feedback and recommendations. They will comment on your story's plot, characterization, dialogue, setting, and story arc.

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Our 2nd Draft Critique editors will evaluate your one-page query letter and provide the advice and feedback you need to improve your query letter.



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Don’t let this one get away!


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Write better. Get published. Build your network.

That’s exactly what the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference will help you do this August 10–12 in New York City. But that’s not all we’re offering.

Until April 17, you can register at a substantial savings—up to $100 off the onsite rate.

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With five tracks of insightful programming and an unparalleled lineup of speakers—including New York Times bestselling authors Walter Mosley and Jeff VanderMeer—there’s no better time to assure your seat is saved, and lock in your savings, than right now.

Register today.



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Live Webinar - Critique Includes Query and First Pages!



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Your stories first words could be just as important as your entire query letter! Sometimes agents will go directly to the first pages to see what your writing looks like. In this live webinar, Katie Shea Boutillier will go step-by-step to demonstrate the importance of strong first pages, focusing on voice, tone, mood, setting, urgency, pace, description, dialogue and the natural approach to your characters. Register today and strengthen your first pages!

About the critique
All registrants are invited to submit your query letter and first 5 pages for critique. Please wait until after the live webinar date to submit your critique material. This allows you to make changes to query letter and first 5 pages based on the presentation and will ensure you receive the most helpful critique possible. All submitted queries and first 5 pages are guaranteed a written critique by Literary Agent Katie Shea Boutillier.

What you'll learn
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How to make sure the hook is presented clearly
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How to create a mood and how that works in first pages
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Tips to world-building, creating a setting we will not want to leave
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How to make sure there is a plot that is expanding into something we will want to read more of

Who should attend
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Writers at any stage of querying
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Writers having difficulties with where their project might start
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Writers who need guidance on pacing, back-story and character development
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Authors who are in-between agents or contracts

Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Instructor
Instructor: Katie Shea Boutillier
Katie Shea Boutillier joined the Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2011. She is the Rights Director handling the agency's translation and audio rights, and selected film/TV and electronic rights. Katie is committed to help achieve her clients' long-term career goals.


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Win cash, prizes and a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference.


Writer's Digest Competitions

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Then enter your best writing in the 87th Annual Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition for a chance to have the spotlight shine on you!

For nearly 90 years, Writer’s Digest has recognized talented writers across all genres via its prestigious annual award, with the most recent grand prize winners representing a diverse range of categories, including Stage Play and Television/Movie Script, Children’s/Young Adult Fiction, and Mainstream/Literary and Genre Short Stories.

2018 Categories
  • Mainstream/Literary Short Story
  • Genre Short Story
  • Children’s/Young Adult Fiction
  • Memoirs/Personal Essay
  • Inspirational Writing
  • Magazine Feature Article
  • Rhyming Poetry
  • Non-rhyming Poetry
  • Script
If you're ready to to take the next step in your writing career, enter your best work in the 87th Annual Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition today!

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Submit your query letter and first 5 pages for critique!


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Your stories first words could be just as important as your entire query letter! Sometimes agents will go directly to the first pages to see what your writing looks like. In this live webinar, Katie Shea Boutillier will go step-by-step to demonstrate the importance of strong first pages, focusing on voice, tone, mood, setting, urgency, pace, description, dialogue and the natural approach to your characters. Register today and strengthen your first pages!

About the critique
All registrants are invited to submit your query letter and first 5 pages for critique. Please wait until after the live webinar date to submit your critique material. This allows you to make changes to query letter and first 5 pages based on the presentation and will ensure you receive the most helpful critique possible. All submitted queries and first 5 pages are guaranteed a written critique by Literary Agent Katie Shea Boutillier.

What you'll learn
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The importance of first pages in query submissions
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What agents and editor expect to see in first pages
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Tips to world-building, creating a setting we will not want to leave
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Pace and urgency is needed in first pages - what does this mean?

Who should attend
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Writers at any stage of querying
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Writers having difficulties with where their project might start
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Writers looking for encouragement (for writers who might be receiving rejections)
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Writers who are looking for advice in editorial

Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT

$89.99


Instructor
Instructor: Katie Shea Boutillier
Katie Shea Boutillier joined the Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2011. She is the Rights Director handling the agency's translation and audio rights, and selected film/TV and electronic rights. Katie is committed to help achieve her clients' long-term career goals.


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Win cash, prizes and a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference.


Writer's Digest Competitions

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Then enter your best writing in the 87th Annual Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition for a chance to have the spotlight shine on you!

For nearly 90 years, Writer’s Digest has recognized talented writers across all genres via its prestigious annual award, with the most recent grand prize winners representing a diverse range of categories, including Stage Play and Television/Movie Script, Children’s/Young Adult Fiction, and Mainstream/Literary and Genre Short Stories.

2018 Categories
  • Mainstream/Literary Short Story
  • Genre Short Story
  • Children’s/Young Adult Fiction
  • Memoirs/Personal Essay
  • Inspirational Writing
  • Magazine Feature Article
  • Rhyming Poetry
  • Non-rhyming Poetry
  • Script
If you're ready to to take the next step in your writing career, enter your best work in the 87th Annual Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition today!

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Learn how to write the perfect query for your children's book


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In this 107-minute tutorial, literary agent Jennifer De Chiara guides you, step by step, in writing the perfect query for your children’s picture book, middle-grade, or young adult novel. She explains the differences between these three queries, what an agent is looking for in each query, and how to write a successful query the will grab agents attention and make them want to read more. Read More...


All TUTORIALs
Writer's Digest Tutorials Members enjoy full access to all tutorials featured in this newsletter, as well as every tutorial on the site. For only $199 you gain access to all Writer's Digest's writing tutorials for an entire year. That means you have access to all 350+ current tutorials and all the new tutorials created throughout the year. 

New Releases



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Writer's Digest Membership Options


350+ WD Tutorials are immediately available for viewing, and at least one new tutorial is added weekly.

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Sue is an Instructional Designer for Writer's Digest. She lives with her Corgi/Dachshund (Dorgi), Dori, and three kitties. Follow her on Twitter @sueajohnsonco.


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Make the most of your blogs


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Are you curious about blogging and what it can do for your writing career? Presenter Jane Friedman is a professional blogger and here to show you how to make the most of your blogs. This live webinar covers the best practices of worthwhile blogging and how it can make a difference to the growth of your author career. You'll learn the best ways to get new readers, how to attract the new opportunities, how to improve your writing, and much more! Register today!

What you'll learn
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How to begin developing a content strategy for your blog
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The best practices of professional bloggers (those who do it for a living)
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How to write post headlines that get clicks and shares
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Using site analytics to improve your blog over time

Who should attend
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Writers who are curious about blogging and wonder if they should start
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Writers who have blogged in the past, and want to return to it in a more meaningful way
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Writers who are thinking of blogging to get a book deal

Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Instructor: Jane Friedman
Jane has been building websites using WordPress since 2006, and is the sole designer and developer of her own website at JaneFriedman.com. Her website enjoys more than 100,000 visits every month and has won multiple awards as a best website for writers.


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Live webinar includes critique





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Whether you are a seasoned author, or an active participant in NaNoWriMo, the overall challenge of writing a novel in 30 days can seem daunting. Writer's Digest is here to help with their new webinar that provides clear instruction, guided preparation, tips, tricks, and help with the management of your schedule. Manuscript critique included!


About the critique
All registrants are invited to submit the first 1,500 words of your manuscript for critique. Please wait until after the live webinar date to submit your critique material. This allows you to make changes to your first 1,500 words based on the presentation and will ensure you receive the most helpful critique possible. All submissions are guaranteed a written critique by Victoria Marini.


What you'll learn
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Tips for setting - and sticking to- a schedule!
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How to identify plot points of each part of the story to keep up momentum
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Different strategies to cope with a busy schedule, writers block, and getting past those slow days
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How to swiftly outline a story to move from a premise to a plot


Who should attend
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Writers ready to attempt to write a novel in a month
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Writers who are considering writing a novel in 30 days, but want more information
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Writers strugging with outlining or plotting
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Writers who want any of their publishing questions answered by an agent


Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT

$89.99



Instructor
Instructor: Victoria Marini
Victoria Marini is an agent with the Irene Goodman Agency where she represents a wide variety of fiction and narrative non-fiction for readers of all agents.




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Plus, tune in to the latest episode of The Writer's Digest Podcast!


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Having trouble writing action scenes that work? Check out these tips fron Diana Gill to learn how to write action scenes that are better, faster and stronger.   Read More...

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In this episode of the Writer's Digest Podcast, Gabriela Pereira talks with Windy Lynn Harris about writing and publishing short stories, personal essays and nonfiction articles.   Read More...

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Ashley Woodfolk is the debut author of the new book The Beauty That Remains. Here, she talks about what inspired the book, what's selling in today's book market, writing about grief, and crafting strong beginnings.   Read More...



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Here, six Breaking In authors discuss the makings of their author platforms—or lack thereof -- and how they best connect with readers.    Read More...

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Kellye Garrett discusses her years as a Hollywood screenwriter (with the CBS drama Cold Case among her credits) and the representation of black women in the mystery genre.   Read More...


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The #MeToo movement has profoundly influenced women's writing. Learn how, from the voices of authors who have felt this change—and share your stories.   Read More...

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Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here ...

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