Wonder why your writing submissions suck?

Are you too picky? Aim too high? Or just too timid?

Becky Tuch gives 8 reasons why.

Looking for a place to submit your story?

Check out the Call for Submissions at NewPages

Then read articles like the one from Lynne Barrett  where she explains what editors want.

Remember even if you write the perfect story, it may not be perfect for the editor reading your submission. Take heart and keep submitting.

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Do you need a little push to finish writing that book?

How about $2000.00?

And a book contract?

Is your WIP still languishing half-finished in a drawer or file?English: W.I.P.

Maybe this contest is just the incentive you need to finish that book and get a publishing deal.

The Write Life sent out information about a no fee, contest called Publish or Perish.

Deadline August 15, 2015.

So this summer, finish that manuscript and polish it till that thing shines like a brand new penny. Then put together a killer marketing plan and head over to Publish or Perish and enter their latest contest.

Sounds so exciting right?

Do you know of another contest?

If so share the info in the comments section and let’s get writing.

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Don’t you just love free stuff?

Thanks to the many bloggers I follow, and who follow me, the links keep coming.

This is a terrific free-bee should you need a beautiful photo for your blog, book cover, poster or whatever.

sign-up and receive notifications each time new pics are uploaded or just search for what you need. You’ll find beautiful, professional, high quality photos all free to use.

Check out UnSplash.com

Or some of the different things made with UnSplash

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Keep your eye on the prize

V = Vision

OMG! Will I make it to Z?

Gotta keep Z in sight! See the end Jean! Yes, I talk to myself. Doesn’t everyone?road-fog-z

For without a vision the writer, the character and the plot will all perish. So no matter how foggy the road, keep moving.

Vision:

  • a vivid mental image;
    • he had a vision of his own death
  • the ability to see;
  • He saw with his own eyes the on coming car
  • the perceptual experience of seeing;
    • the runners emerged from the trees into his clear vision
    • he had a visual sensation of intense light
  • the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses;
    • popular imagination created a world of demons
    • imagination reveals what the world could be
  • a religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance;
Pinterest is a great tool to keep your vision ever-present at your fingertips.

Build a private Pinterest board just for your WIP to help your vision.

Add pictures of houses, towns, people, animals, tools, cars or anything that will help build the world of your story.

Flash continued:

A cloud of dust and a Ford pickup pulled to a stop about ten feet from where Rachel stood. Covered in so much red Texas dirt it was hard to tell the color. Her feet didn’t care. As far as they were concerned, this rusted hunk of bolts was a shiny long ass limo. She jogged up to the open passenger door.

“Thanks, Mister. I thought the buzzards would find me before anyone else did.” She said.

One foot on the running board, her hand on the arm rest, she stopped and stared.

“No problem, glad to help a lady in distress.” He answered.

Her heart hammered a warning, but she had no choice but to climb in with the handsome devil and his Colt 45.

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