Welcome to the Writers College Newsletter  
August 2015 
The time-management issue

 

When are you at your most creative? Early in the morning? During 'normal' working hours? After dark? Whenever it may be, for many writers, finding the time to devote to their craft amid the other demands of life can become a stumbling block in itself. 

  

Good time management involves a set of skills that includes establishing productive routines, saying 'no' to distractions, and - most important - specifically setting aside time to write. Read on for new info, opinions and tips on this topic.

 

Best wishes

Tracey Hawthorne (Editor)  
FOUND ON THE WEB

The truth about finding time to write
It's not about finding time to write; it's about making time to write. Read how to here.

How to make time for writing
Wondering how to go about making time to write? Here are 5 suggestions.

The most successful people say 'no'
Do you know how to say 'no'? Time is the raw material of creation, and most creators guard theirs jealously. Read how they do it here.

The daily routines of famous writers and how they can help you succeed
Starting early, following a strict routine, doing push-ups, and just sitting down and doing it - 12 famous writers share their strategies here.

Tips from famous writers for new and emerging authors
Leave home, don't use semi-colons, and do it your way - here are 23 more tips from famous writers on the art of writing.
STUDENT NEWS


Congratulations to...

 
Glenn McGoldrick, who has had a story "A Little Drama" accepted for online publication by http://www.short-story.me/. Glenn was a student on the Writing Short Stories for Magazines Course.
 
Helen Glenny for her article "Redesigning the Ageing Brain", which will be published in Living Well magazine. Helen is a graduate of the Magazine Journalism Course at NZ Writers College.
 
Megan Otto for getting her article "Sit, Stay, Talk" accepted for publication in the Summer edition of Animals' Voice. Megan completed the Basics of Feature Writing Course at NZ Writers College.
 
Lucy Hodgson, who was published in North & South Magazine. She won the reader's word competition for her piece "Hymn to Homonyms". Lucy is currently a student on the Advanced Write a Novel Course.
 
Emma Richardson, who is getting her excellent story "The Forgotten Species: Why We Need Seaweed" published in Forest and Bird magazine. Emma completed the Magazine Journalism Course at NZ Writers College.
ON OUR WEBZINE


A writer's inner workings: Andrew Salomon
Award-winning writer (and tutor for our Write a Novel course) Andrew Salomon found success when he took the decision to 'stop dreaming and do my best to be a writer'. Read his interview with Greg Seebregts here.

Four vital basics for a writing life
To make the most of the writing books, blogs and courses available out there, there are 4 things you have to do for yourself. Trish Nicholson tells us what these are here.

How to write and sell articles for magazines
Don't be discouraged by rejections letters or - worse - zero response to your article submissions. Nichola Meyer gives you some useful insider tips here.

Premature pitch letters - make sure you're ready to hit 'send'
Sending a great query letter is your first step to getting your article published. Here, Jaco van Hemert outlines 3 important things to do before you hit 'send'.
COMPETITION TIME

Writer's Digest popular fiction awards
Deadline: 15 September
More details here.
 
Henshaw short story competition
Deadline: 30 September
More details here.

L Ron Hubbard writers of the future contest
Deadline: 30 September
More details here.
 
Luna Press short story competition
Deadline: 30 September
More details here.
 
Writers' Digest short story competition
Deadline: 16 November
More details here.  
 
The Observer/Anthony Burgess prize for arts journalism
Deadline: 30 November
More details here.



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My Writing Journey Competition 
September 2015

Write us a 1 000-word story about your journey as a writer. Make it funny, quirky or inspirational. We'll publish the best story in our newsletter and on our blog - plus the winner will get $200 (R1 000 or £100).

 

Send your story to nichola@nzwriterscollege.co.nz.

 

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The next My Writing Journey competition closes noon on 30 September 2015.
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