Greetings!
What will you write in 2012? Perhaps you will finally pen the novel that's been languishing in your thoughts (or drawer) for years. Maybe you will edit and rewrite the rough draft you've been sitting on since November. Then there are those article ideas you've been meaning to write or pitch to an editor before you forget. And those short stories you need to polish before sending out.
Well, good news! The beginning of the year is the best time for writing. And yes, we know it's almost February, but it's never too late to take action! We can still erase last year's slate of plans and begin anew. We can figure out what worked, what didn't, and revise those plans to fit our new needs and our new selves. Because it's simply not enough to write a list of resolutions or goals, we must also take actionable steps to make them happen.
This issue, we provide you with ideas, inspiration, and actionable steps for taking control of your writing career and steering it in the right direction. We want you to own it! Whether it's organizing your home office so you can have peace of mind or figuring out where to spend your hard-earned dollars, the experts in this issue will help you develop the fundamentals you need to ensure long-term success. Those fundamentals include developing daily writing habits, learning how to start a writing business, and getting the most out of LinkedIn. We also chat with authors who share their best tips on how to promote your book and help you figure out how to start revising that 50,000 word mess--er, NaNoWriMo manuscript.
Are you ready to get started? Let's take action!
Visit the editor's desk for thank yous...
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Note to Fall '11 Contestants:
We are working on the Fall '11 Contest Winners page. In our contest guidelines we say that we publish winners approximately two months after the close of the contest, which would be the beginning of February. We are currently on schedule (phew!), and have reserved a page for the winners to be published. You can check this page for results when they post: http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/48-FE1-Fall11Contest.html. Good luck!
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Winter 2012 Flash Fiction Contest
DEADLINE: February 29, 2012 Midnight,
Pacific Time.
GUEST JUDGE: Literary Agent, Elise Capron
About Andrea: Elise Capron is an agent with the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, an agency known for establishing and guiding the careers of critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction authors, including Amy Tan, Lisa See, Maxine Hong Kingston, Chitra Divakaruni, Kate White, Diane Mott Davidson, Luis Urrea, Janell Cannon, and many others. The Los Angeles Times dubbed the Dijkstra Agency "the most powerful literary agency on the West Coast" and, in its 27+ years, the agency has developed a reputation for discovering new talent and representing quality work with commercial potential.
Elise has been with the Dijkstra Agency since 2003. In addition to her own agenting, she assists Sandra Dijkstra and handles first serial sales. She specializes in debut fiction, character-driven literary and offbeat fiction, and short story collections. She is also interested in selected nonfiction if it has a literary edge. She hopes to find fiction with unforgettable writing, terrific narrative voice/tone, and great characters. Elise loves novels with an unusual or eccentric edge, and is drawn to stories she has never heard before. She hopes to work with writers who are professional, have a realistic sense of the market, and who are getting their work published regularly in literary magazines.
To learn more about Elise and the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, please visit www.dijkstraagency.com.
PROMPT: Open Prompt
WORD COUNT: 750 Max; 250 Min
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LIMIT: 300 Entries
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conditions e-book. Good luck!
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Calls for Submissions:
Have you checked out the post, "How to Write for WOW! Women On Writing in 2012: An Editorial Guide"? I wrote this post on New Year's day, and the guide includes a breakdown of all WOW's columns, departments, features, and themes for 2012. If you'd like to write for us this year, please read the post http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2012/01/how-to-write-for-wow-women-on-writing.html. Below is our most urgent call for queries, but the rest can be found in the post.
Call for Queries: The Portable Writer
Issue 50: May/June
Deadline for queries: February 15, 2012
This issue is all about being a self-sufficient, independent woman. You have the ability to pick up and go at the drop of a hat because you have a portable career! You may be a travel writer, blogger, teacher, website owner, or expat who knows the importance of not having to rely on anyone or anyplace for income. Maybe you're familiar with online technology (such as webinars, etc.) that helped launch your portable career? Or maybe you've found retreats are the only way you can focus on your novel? Travel writing articles are also welcome. So are writing escapes. Spark any ideas? This issue is wide open, and we're looking for solid tour guides to help us achieve this dream lifestyle!
You can review our submission guidelines on our Contact
Page (scroll to the bottom under "Submissions") for info on how to submit. Pay rate is $50 - $150 per article. Also, please make sure you view the blog post above for all of our themes. We look forward to hearing from you!
Call for Submissions: Sample Query Letters that Worked (e-book)
Do you have a query letter that landed you an assignment? How about one that garnered a literary agent? Or a contract with a book publisher? WOW! is compiling an e-book of query letters to give away for FREE to our subscribers and Facebook fans! We would love you to participate and help other writers learn by example. You would be featured in an e-book that would reach tens of thousands, with a link to your website and (possibly) a mini interview highlighting your success.
How to submit: please send your sample query letter pasted in the body of an e-mail or as a MS Word (.doc not .docx) attachment to samplequery@wow-womenonwriting.com with "Query e-book" in the subject line (attn: Angela & Margo), and we will contact you if your query is chosen for the e-book. You can send as many as you'd like for consideration.
Deadline: February 7, 2012
We look forward to hearing from you!
[Note: We are also looking for a sponsor for this e-book. We can highlight your writing service, editing service, or writerly product in this e-book that will be given away for free to over 40,000+ subscribers. The exact reach and shelf life of your advertisement is unlimited! Contact us at the e-mail address above with "Sponsor" in your subject line, and we will let you know about the opportunities.]
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On to the issue... Enjoy!
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Get Organized! Expert Tips for Tackling the Messy Files & Piles (& More!) that Make Writers Stress Out
By Janine Boldrin
If you have a severe case of "clutter" or a minor "messy" situation, today is the day you can start to tackle those untidy areas of your writing life and put yourself on the path to a neater and more organized you.
With the help of Diane Albright, a nationally recognized expert in the field of organization and productivity, Janine Boldrin shows you how to plan your approach, tackle the mess, get organized, and keep going. She also chats with Sage Cohen, author of The Productive Writer, and Justine Ickes, writer and instructional designer, who share their best tips for cleaning career clutter--like goal creep and time wasters. By following the advice in this article, you'll be well on your way to eliminating the mess and stress that clogs the creative process and inhibits productivity.
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Using LinkedIn Effectively: An Interview with Victoria Ipri
By Vanessa Nix Anthony
Social media, it seems, is here to stay. Writers should excel at social media--after all, we have the gift of words; but this is often not the case. There are inevitably questions about which platform to use, how to gain a following, and what to say to your audience--once you have one. But for copywriter, turned social media guru Victoria Ipri, LinkedIn is not only her greatest marketing platform, but also one she's most passionate about helping others get a handle on. Find out how to get started on LinkedIn, optimize your profile, connect with others, and get the most out of groups!
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Featured Market: How to Write for Penumbra
Interview with Editorial Director Celina Summers
In a time when speculative fiction sources are rapidly disappearing, Penumbra eMagazine offers a pro-paying market for spec-fic writers and exciting new stories for avid readers.
The electronic magazine, owned by Musa Publishing, made its debut in October 2011 with a collection of speculative fiction stories based on a particular theme (art, death, travel, for example). They have published works by well-known authors such as: Mario Milosevic, Daniel Ausema, Scott Overton and David Blake.
To find out more about this market, we sat down with Celina Summers to chat about editing for Penumbra magazine, what she looks for in submissions, causes for rejections, market trends, and what she'd like to see more of.
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WOW! Women On Writing Workshops & Classes
Make 2012 your best writing year yet!
Whether you are looking to boost your income
or work on your craft, we know that education
is an important part of a writer's career.
That's why WOW! handpicks qualified
instructors and targeted classes that women
writers will benefit from. The instructors
are women we've worked with on a professional
level, and these ladies offer high quality
courses on various topics.
How the courses work: All of the
courses operate online--whether through
email, website, chat room, or listserv,
depending on the instructor's
preferences--and are taught one-on-one with
the instructor. The flexibility of the
platform allows students to complete
assignments on their own time and work at
their own pace in the comfort of their own
home. It's a wonderful experience and an
excellent way to further develop your skills,
or to try your hand at something completely new.
Featured e-Courses (By Date):
Starts every Friday:
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING: The Definitive Course On Achieving Self-Publishing Excellence and Profitability New self-study format! by Deana Riddle
If you are ready to self-publish your own work, the Independent Publishing Program offers a step-by-step guide on everything from creating your own publishing identity to preparing your book for publication and placing it on the market. This program will simplify the publishing process, show you how to earn 2 to 3 times more profit on book sales, help you avoid frustrating and costly mistakes, and give you the knowledge and tools needed to succeed as an independent publisher.
January 30, 2012
HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK AS AN E-BOOK NEW! by Annette Fix
There were 10 million eReaders in circulation in the U.S. at the end of 2010, and readers spent $1 billion on eBooks in 2010. That number is expected to triple by 2015. If you're tired of waiting for the traditional publishing gatekeepers to give you permission to publish your book, and you're ready to join the digital revolution, this class will guide you through the process of how to publish your fiction or nonfiction book as an eBook.
February 1, 2012
WRITING CHARACTER-DRIVEN FICTION NEW! by Bonnie Hearn Hill
All great fiction is character driven. Think of your favorite story, and it is the character you remember. In this six-week workshop, you will learn to create memorable characters and put them into well crafted scenes. Character and plot are opposite sides of the same coin. Until you have one, you won't be able to do much with the other. In addition to class work and critiques, the instructor will line-edit up to 50 pages for each class member. You'll leave with a short story or novel chapters that are ready to go.
February 6, 2012
HOW TO WRITE A TV PILOT: An Introduction to the Craft of Creating a TV Show NEW! by Christina Hamlett
This 4-week class provides an overview of the techniques and formatting requirements to develop an original TV series. The lectures and assignments cover character development, dialogue, genre, structure, pacing, budget, and marketability. All materials submitted are critiqued by a professional screenplay consultant and learners are free to ask as many questions as they'd like about how to turn a story idea into a commercial, pitch-ready script.
HOW TO GET THE RIGHT AGENT FOR YOUR MANUSCRIPT by Annette Fix
By the end of this course, you will know how to target the right agent for your material and leave with a list of agents who are signing and selling in your genre. You will develop your "elevator pitch" and learn valuable in-person pitching techniques. You will complete your course with a query letter that showcases your voice and the tone of your book, and lifts your query out of the slush pile.
February 10, 2012
BLOGGING 101 by Margo Dill
Blogging is one of the best and cheapest ways to achieve an Internet presence. This class will help students start a blog. If you already have a blog, it will help you target the readers you want to reach. Students will also learn how to create a unique blog, build followers and/or drive traffic to their blogs, blog on a schedule, connect posts to social networking sites, and monetize their blogs.
GET PAID TO WRITE: BECOME A FREELANCE WRITER! by Nicky LaMarco
This class is for beginning freelance writers or for those who are interested in becoming freelance writers. It includes all of the basics of freelance writing: overviews of the different fields in freelance writing, what is needed to begin, how to store ideas, where to get ideas, how much you should make, where to find clients, and how to get clients.
February 22, 2012
WRITING A MIDDLE-GRADE NOVEL by Margo L. Dill
Learn what makes a novel middle-grade and brainstorm different ideas for this age group. The instructor will lead students through pre-writing exercises and help students write their first two chapters with plenty of feedback on ways to revise and edit their work. When the class is over, students will be well on their way to completing a middle-grade novel.
February 27, 2012
WRITE FROM YOUR SOUL: MEMOIR WORKSHOP by Annette Fix
Each week, the lessons cover specific techniques to build your storytelling skills, allowing you to tell your unique, personal story in a way that has universal appeal for readers. Through writing prompts, exercises, and handouts created by the instructor, you will begin writing your memoir using specific storytelling techniques: dialogue, characterization, setting, imagery, etc.
March 5, 2012
WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Everything You Need to Know About Short Stories, Articles, and Fillers Winter sale! by Margo Dill
This class will teach the basics of writing for children's magazines, crafting short stories, nonfiction articles, poetry, and fillers. The student will come away with a short story and cover letter, nonfiction query letter, and a filler or poem. She will also have a list of potential markets, fitting her manuscripts. The instructor will also share an organizational tool for submissions and information on finding other children's writers and networking.
SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES: An Introduction to the Craft of Screenwriting by Christina Hamlett
Learn the techniques and formatting requirements to develop an original screenplay. Study character development, dialogue, genre, structure, pacing, budget, and marketability, and receive critiques from an expert!
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: An Introduction to Playwriting by Christina Hamlett
Learn what makes a play successful and how to write one yourself. Write a 15-minute one-act play, which will be professionally critiqued.
March 16, 2012
BEGINNING SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR WRITERS: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn! NEW! by Margo Dill
This beginners' class will teach writers how to set up a profile on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and connect with people they know; to build a following of fans; to start working on a brand/image; and to promote books, articles, magazines, and blogs. Instead of using Facebook and Twitter to write about your fabulous dinner or disastrous day at the grocery store, you will begin to learn to sell yourself and your writing!
March 20, 2012
LET ME TELL YOU A STORY: PERSONAL ESSAYS FOR BEGINNERS NEW! by Jodi Webb
This class will introduce students to light-hearted personal essays in the style of the original Queen of Mom Writers, Erma Bombeck. The class will show students where to find inspiration in their own life, help them polish an essay and ready it for submission. Students will also receive lists of viable essay markets.
March 21, 2012
VAMPIRES OPTIONAL: WRITING YOUNG ADULT (YA) FICTION NEW! by Bonnie Hearn Hill
Young adult fiction is more than vampires, although they're fine too. In a highly competitive market, you need more than even a good plot. The instructor is a successful writer of young adult as well as six international thrillers, and she has mentored numerous successful authors. In this workshop, she will help you deepen your characters, develop your plot, tighten your pace, and avoid the mistakes most young adult authors make. In addition to class work and critiques, the instructor will line-edit up to 50 pages for each class member. You'll leave with a submission packet of sample chapters and synopsis.
April 4, 2012
ADVANCED CLASS: WRITING A MIDDLE-GRADE NOVEL Part 2 NEW! by Margo L. Dill
This is a course for people who have already completed the pre-writing exercises, have started their novels, and are ready to tackle and complete their manuscripts for submission. You should at least have the first three chapters of a middle-grade novel written to take this course. In Writing a Middle-Grade Novel Part 2, we will focus on point of view, dialogue, overuse of descriptive words/repeated words, pacing, chapter endings, show vs. tell, and any other "writing problem" that seems to be bothering the class as a whole. When you are finished with this class, you should be at least half-way through a middle-grade novel if not completely finished, depending on the length and how quickly you write.
April 13, 2012
ADVANCED SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR WRITERS: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn NEW! by Margo L. Dill
This advanced social networking class will teach writers how to use tools on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote themselves and their work. It is a class for people who ALREADY have Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts and who use them on a regular basis. You should be familiar with concepts, such as the difference between a fan page and a personal profile page on Facebook, a hashtag on Twitter, and recommendations on LinkedIn. This class will show you how to use the strengths of each social network to build a following of fans, promote events, and make yourself accessible to readers. Marketing ideas will be provided as well as instruction on individual social networking tools on each site.
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I hope you are as excited about our classes as we are. WOW! Women On Writing ensures that our instructors will work with you one-on-one. In most cases you will receive emailed course materials and assignments, or for those with groups, you will be able to download course materials. Your instructor will give you assignments and personal feedback, and guide you through a charted course of learning. Our instructors are wonderful ladies who go above and beyond to help you achieve your writing goals.
VISIT THE CLASSROOM PAGE FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS>>
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WOW! BLOG: THE MUFFIN
Find out the latest from the Bakers of WOW!
Have you checked out what we've been baking
for you on the daily Muffin? We've stirred
together some traditional ingredients with
new ones to deliver more interviews,
enlightenment, thought provoking ideas, and
inspirational messages to help you through
those gray writing days.
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Never Stale! Here's the Latest:
Tuesdays are contest interview days!
If you are interested in writing for our contests, check out the
interviews with previous Top 10 winners to find out how they crafted their stories.
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction First Place Winner: Denise Graham
Interview by Margo Dill
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Second Place Winner: Maria Mankin
Interview by Marcia Peterson
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Runner Up: Ann Swann
Interview by LuAnn Schindler
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Runner Up: Mary Blalock
Interview by Anne Greenawalt
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Runner Up: Fran Haley
Interview by Robyn Chausse
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Runner Up: Anne Muccino
Interview by Margo Dill
Summer 2011 Flash Fiction Runner Up: Jacey Fortin
Interview by Marcia Peterson
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Blog Posts of Interest:
How To Host A Blog Tour Successfully
By Margo Dill
Bloggers are changing the way things are done with book promotion. If you have a blog and you accept blog tours, then just go one step further and do a little promotion of your own. Check out these three great tips for drumming up more business on your blog for the blog tour you're hosting.
BIC or Pajama Day?
By Sue Bradford Edwards
How do you know if you should get your "Butt in Chair" and write, or take a pajama day? Find out what on one writer does to get her writing mojo back.
Using QR Code to Promote Work
By LuAnn Schindler
You've undoubtedly noticed these black-and-white boxes on products ranging from the weekly coupon insert in the Sunday newspaper to TV advertisements to the back of books. What is it, and how can you use to promote your writing?
Why Do We Write: Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose
By Darcy Pattison
Why do we keep working in the face of surprisingly little money? A look into the three motivators that may be keeping you going.
Returning to Pen and Paper
By Elizabeth Humphrey
If you can't find the last story idea you jotted down, maybe your smartphone is to blame. Could it be that technology has hurt your creative process? Maybe it's time to get back to paper and pen!
30 Writing Ideas for Writing Mommys
By Chynna Laird
Sometimes we draw a blank when it comes to finding topics for blog posts or quick articles. Here's the ultimate "Writing Mama List," Chynna's ongoing list of topics about being a writing mama. The key is making it entertaining enough for anyone to want to read your article. There's something on the list for you!
Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Try Freelancing
By Margo Dill
Besides impressing others by being able to say, "Oh, I'm a freelance writer," or "Yes, I've been published in Family Circle," there are other reasons why pursuing a freelance writing career or even working part-time as a freelancer are good for you as a writer. Check out the top three reasons!
The Power of Daily Writing
By Kelly L. Stone
One of the most powerful actions you can take to get your writing new year off to a fabulous start is to carve out time to write every day for at least 30, 60, or 90 days. Even if it's just 15 minutes a day, if you make the short-term commitment to do this, you will soon have a deep understanding of a very important concept: there is power in daily writing!
Collecting New Experiences
By Jodi Webb
Find out why every writer's New Year's resolution should be to collect new experiences. Hopefully, not a car accident like Jodi's!
Is a Blogger a Journalist?
By LuAnn Schindler
Blogger vs Journalist. What is the difference? Plenty, according to the Oregon court system. Weigh in on this important issue!
The WOW! Classroom: How Does It Work Exactly?
By Margo Dill
If your New Year's resolutions involve learning a new writing skill or two, then you may want to consider some of our online workshops and classes. Margo highlights some frequently asked questions.
Does EPub Change the 32-Page Illustrated Picture Book?
By Darcy Pattison
The gold standard for printed, illustrated children's picture books is 32 pages. It has to do with the way paper folds: eight sheets will fold nicely into what is called a signature. Digital publishing is about to blow this standard apart. Find out how e-publishing is changing the industry! (Also, be sure to check out the link to the free e-book on how to build an e-book with InDesign.)
You Don't Sound like Yourself Today: Character and Voice
By Sue Bradford Edwards
When you're having troubles finding a character's voice, think about the people you know. Is there someone who might sound like your character? What makes this person's voice distinct? Sue shares a fun trick for giving your characters the right voice!
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Want to contribute to The Muffin?
Friday's are "Speak Out!" days. We allow posts from contributors for promotion. If you'd like to submit a post, please make sure that it's about women and writing.
Your post can be about: writing inspiration, balancing family life/parenting with writing, craft of writing fiction/nonfiction, how-tos, tips for
author promotion/marketing/social media, book reviews, writing prompts, special opportunities (paying markets for writers), publishing industry news/gossip, and anything you think our readers will love.
Please make sure that there is take-away value to our readers. No press releases please. We're more interested in hearing from our core audience--personal essays and humorous anecdotes are encouraged as well, as long as they provide something useful to our audience--including a good laugh! ;)
How To Submit: Submit your 250 - 500 word post in the body of your email to our blog editor Marcia Peterson: marcia@wow-womenonwriting.com.
Please put "Friday Speak Out! Submission" in your subject line. Upon acceptance, we will ask for your bio, links, bio photo, and any other pics to
illustrate the article. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Friday Speak Out! Posts of Interest:
When the Spirit Moves You by Amanda K. Jaros
Reading to Write by Jamie Patterson
Habits that Lead to Creative Writing Discoveries by Shyxter Tagapulot
The World's Greatest Writers Store by Terry Petersen
Your Writing Goals: DARE to Reach Them by Katrina Robinsonr
Rewriting My Way by Sue Bradford Edwards
100% Success in Writing Contest by Darcy Pattison
Maintaining a High Standard in the Self Publishing Industry | Editing + Critiquing = Success! by Laura Pepper Wu
Approaching Success or Avoiding Failure? by Rochelle Melander
How to Change My Life by Brittnay Buckner
It's a Secret! by Sandy Young
If you haven't read these posts, be sure to check them out. They're so inspiration and motivating. F.S.O.s rock!
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In Closing:
We hope you enjoy the fabulous articles in this issue and put them to good use. You can think about writing all you want, but nothing happens until you take action. We want this to be your best writing year yet! Here's to a fun and productive 2012!
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