Winter Writing Contests: Start Submitting!

There are lots of great contests and journals that are accepting submissions right now for many different types of work, including fiction, non-fiction, fan and flash fiction, essays, short stories, and poetry. Why enter writing contests, you ask? Entering these types of contests can help you keep your writing and publishing momentum going. Submitting to …

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83rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Has Extended It’s Deadline to June 16!

This is such a great opportunity for any established or aspiring writer. Enter the 83rd Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents! The winning entries of this writing contest will also be on display in the 83rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Collection. You can enter your work …

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Prize Increase and Deadline Extended to June 13: Enter Your Self-Published Book in the Writer's Digest's Self-Published Book Awards

Writer’s Digest’s Self-Published Book Awards contest has increased its grand prize, and extended the deadline June 13! The grand prize winner will receive his or her choice of $8,000 cash OR $3,000 cash and publicity exposure valued at $7,500. Click here to learn more. This competition is the perfect opportunity to take action and promote your self-published …

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Deadline: May 30! Enter the Writer’s Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards

Have you ever felt like your work deserves more attention? This competition is the perfect opportunity to take action and promote your work! Writers from all genres are welcome, including fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, children’s and poetry, to name just a few.  Whether you’re a professional writer, a part-time freelancer or a self-starting student, here’s your chance …

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Enter the Writer’s Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards

Whether you’re a professional writer, a part-time freelancer or a self-starting student, here’s your chance to enter the premier self-published competition exclusively for self-published books. Writer’s Digest hosts the 22nd annual self-published competition–the Annual Self-Published Book Awards. This self-published competition spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors. Early-Bird Deadline: April 1, 2014 What’s in …

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SDP Publishing Special Offer! 5% off All Editorial Services

To celebrate the holidays and to say thank you for such a great 2013, SDP Publishing is offering 5% off all of our editorial services now through Jan. 31, 2014. All you have to do is mention the discount code dec13. Happy writing and happy holidays! SDP Publishing is also offering a great promotion to authors …

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What's the Difference Between Independent Publishing and Self-Publishing?

The terms self-publishing and indie/independent publishing are used somewhat interchangeably these days. In some ways they are interchangeable, but there are also differences between them. This can make it confusing to authors trying to navigate the self publishing/indie publishing landscape and make the best decision for publishing their own work. We thought it would be helpful to …

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Celebrating the Best in Independent Publishing: Benjamin Franklin Awards 2013 Call for Entries

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest not-for-profit trade association of independent publishers, a leader for member benefits, education, and advocacy, has announced a call for entries for the 26th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™. Regarded as one of the highest national honors in small and independent publishing, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards includes 55 categories recognizing …

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Free 45-minute Consultation with SDP Publishing Solutions and Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Publisher

Looking for some direction on how to get your manuscript published? SDP Publishing Solutions can help! To receive your free 45-minute consultation, send us a one-paragraph book synopsis brief author bio, a list of comparable titles, and the first three chapters of your manuscript. SDP Publishing Solutions will review and set up time to talk with …

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