September Newsletter for Successful Writing and Publishing

 

Tips for Successful Publishing - Newsletter September 2022

111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

Dear friends,

Lots of celebrations in September: Labor Day on the first Monday in September, Native American Day is always celebrated on the 4th Friday of September, and Constitution Day celebrates the ratification of the governing document of the United States on September 17.  Also, participate and celebrate the many awards you find in this newsletter:

WRITING CONTESTS

Michael Marks UK Award for Poetry 

Only pamphlets published in the United Kingdom are eligible. Genre: Poetry pamphlet. Prize: £5,000. Deadline: Sept 23  https://michaelmarksawards.org/awards-2022/

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Willie Morris Awards for Southern Fiction and Nonfiction 

Novels and nonfiction books published in 2022. The book has to be set in one of the original eleven Confederacy States. Prize: $2,500.00.  Deadline: September 30

https://www.williemorrisawards.org/

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Red Hen Press Fiction Contest

Length 150-pages minimum of prose. Award is $1,000 and publication.  Entry Fee $25.  Deadline Sept 30    https://redhen.org/awards/red-hen-press-fiction-award/
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Quill Prose Award

Award is $1,000 and publication. Considers 25,000-word minimum (approximately 150 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font) of prose (fiction or nonfiction) by a queer writer only.  Entry Fee $10.  Deadline Nov 30   https://redhen.org/awards/quill-prose-award/

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Common Mistakes Aspiring Authors Make

When you declare you want to become a full-time writer, publish books, and have your own literary fans, are you really willing to make any sacrifices?  If yes, your mission is to build a small empire around your words.  To do that, you will need thick skin.  There’s More to Writing a Book Than… Writing.  Find here all the traps - and how to avoid them:

https://www.savvybookwriters.com/common-mistakes-aspiring-authors-make/

 

GRANTS - FELLOWSHIPS - RESIDENCIES

Virginia Center for the Arts

Applicants will be considered for a VCCA residency and as many fully funded fellowships for which they are eligible. In addition, all eligible applicants who demonstrate a need will be considered for financial aid to help cover the cost of their residency. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes a private bedroom with a private bath, a separate individual studio, and three meals daily in a community of cross-disciplinary artists.  Deadline Sept 15  

https://www.vcca.com/apply/fully-funded-fellowships/

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Ft Union National Monument Residency

Location Watrous, New Mexico, a historic outpost on the high plains and on the Santa Fe trail. Open to any and all artists, writers, musicians, or performance artists. Residency dates March 2023. Stipend $1,000.  Deadline Sept 30

https://nationalparksartsfoundation.submittable.com/submit

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Massachusetts Cultural Sector Recovery Grants

Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. This one-time FY23 grant program is funded through state pandemic recovery monies Mass Cultural Council received from the Legislature. An applicant must be a full-year resident of Massachusetts, 18 years or older, and an artist or cultural practitioner active in any artistic discipline or cultural tradition, a teaching artist/scientist/humanist, or a cultural worker in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences. Deadline Nov 1

https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/cultural-sector-recovery-grants-for-individuals/

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FREELANCE WRITING

Sun Magazine

They publish personal essays, fiction, and poetry. Personal stories that touch on political and cultural issues are welcome. Personal Essays $300 to $2,000. Fiction $300 to $2,000. 

https://www.thesunmagazine.org/submit

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Washingtonian 

A city magazine for the DC area that publishes long, deeply reported profiles, true-crime yarns, and pieces of narrative journalism. But also trend pieces, photo essays, column-length arguments, and comprehensive lists. How the city works, or how to get the most out of Washington, home design, DIY, or real estate stories. Pays $1/word on average.  Email mmontgomery@washingtonian.com

https://www.washingtonian.com/writers-guidelines/

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The Food Section

Our mission is to serve eaters across the American South by providing them with the information and analysis they need to enhance their food and drink experiences for original, inclusive, and independent reporting about restaurants, bars, farmers, fishermen, food artisans—and everything else that influences how and what we eat and drink. Rate: $1,000 for a 1,200-word reported piece.

https://thefoodsection.substack.com/

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GoodRX

GoodRx is looking for freelance writers who can put a face on what it's like to go through a health crisis. They want strong storytellers who can approach patient stories with journalistic expertise. Most stories will be 800 to 1,200 words, with a pay rate of $500 per story. 

https://jobs.lever.co/goodrx/29dee9bf-8e45-458e-8232-dcc22b841188

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One more Tip on How to Research Literary Agents and Book Publishers
A timeless and useful article written by Virginia Lloyd
https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2018/09/13/how-to-research-literary-agents-and-book-publishers/
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Only 15 weeks until Christmas… What are your plans for the best time of the year to sell books?  Bundle several of your books to sell a new edition, or have a note in your print book, offering readers a free ebook download of it, as a way to contact your readers directly?  There are hundreds of marketing ideas, just scroll through our Blog and pick the ones you like best.

https://www.savvybookwriters.com/category/blog/

 

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Books by Doris-Maria Heilmann:

To the TOP

Smart Free Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed

ebook: https://books2read.com/u/mqv8Z1

print: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1988664381

ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08957T6XN/

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Audiobooks for Success

Valuable guidebook for authors, audiobook publishers, narrators, voice-over artists, and audiobook listeners. Learn how to create, produce, publish, and market your audiobooks

https://books2read.com/u/bPRRyJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W81MN2Z

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111 Tips to Create Impressive Videos - 
How to Plan, Create, Upload, and Market Videos
https://www.books2read.com/u/3GYnpa

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYDH41S/

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111 Tips To Make Money With Writing -
The Art of Making a Living Full-time Writing -
An Essential Guide for More Income as a Freelancer
https://books2read.com/u/bWZMjz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1988664187

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111 Tips on How to Market Your Book for Free
 - Detailed Plans and Smart Strategies for Your Book’s Success
https://books2read.com/u/bMre1a

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RA72LY

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111 Tips to Get Free Book Reviews
 - Best Strategies for Getting Lots of Great Reviews
plus 1,200+ reviewer contact links
https://books2read.com/u/mZ5nx5

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2Y3E5W

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111 Tips to Create Your Book Trailer -
How to Create, Where to Upload, and How to Market Your Videos
https://books2read.com/u/mVZkjr

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHWX6X2/

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Book Marketing on a Shoestring
How Authors Can Promote their Books 

Without Spending a Lot of Money
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/1988664225

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