Kelli Wilkins' Newsletter - Kelli's Quill
by Kelli A.
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Romance
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The Offical Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins - filled with news and writing info
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chapter 1:
January issue
chapter 2:
Kelli's February Newsletter - Kelli's Quill
chapter 4:
Kelli's Quill: April Issue
chapter 5:
Kelli's Quill - May Issue
chapter 6:
Kelli's Quill Newsletter - June Issue
chapter 7:
Kelli's Quill Newsletter - July Issue
January issue
chapter 1
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Kelli’s Quill
The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
January, 2008 (Vol. 1. Issue 1)
Hello, and Welcome to the premier issue of Kelli’s Quill. This monthly newsletter is divided into two sections: “For Readers” contains news and updates on my writing, and “For Writers” has writing advice and prompts.
Enjoy!
Kelli
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For Readers
A recap of 2007
As we start 2008, let’s take a quick look back at Kelli’s top writing news of 2007:
Sadly, The Sun set on sci fi and romance short stories. Kelli’s sci fi tale, “Ground Cover” (a creepy story about killer ivy) appeared in the January 8 issue.
In April, Amber Quill Press released Dalton’s Temptation - the long-awaited sequel to Amber Heat Contest Winner A Most Unusual Princess. Kelli was interviewed about her writings by several romance websites and also created a Link Tile for Dalton’s Temptation. (The link is - http://linktiles.com/?tile=260...
TFH Publications released Kelli’s non-fiction pet care book, Cats. This was Kelli’s third cat book written for TFH.
In August, Kelli’s short story, “The Gray Ghost” won Honorable Mention in Joyous Publishing’s Writing Contest, and later appeared in the anthology, At Home and Abroad: Prize-Winning Stories.
It wouldn’t be October without a horror story… Kelli’s short story, “What the Peeper Saw” appeared online at Anotherealm.com.
Kelli capped off the year with a seasonal tale, “Just Say One Nice Thing” in the Winter issue of True Experience magazine.
Links to the interviews, books, and stories can all be found on Kelli’s website: www.KelliWilkins.com
What’s New
Kelli on Shelfari: I have a Shelfari page for my books. You can visit my shelf at: http://www.shelfari.com/KelliW.... Shelfari is a community where people recommend books, chat about them, join groups, etc. People can invite friends and leave notes, reviews & feedback. (If you would like to be added as a friend, please contact me & let me know.)
True Confessions: My story, “An Unforgettable Reunion” is currently in the February issue of True Confessions. (The magazine is available at most newsstands & grocery stores.)
What’s Ahead in 2008…
The Pauper Prince: Kelli has finished the third book in the “royal” trilogy. Amber Quill Press will release The Pauper Prince in March 2008 in both paperback and electronic format. The first two books in the series, A Most Unusual Princess and Dalton’s Temptation are available from AQP. (Links to purchase, excerpts, and reviews are all on Kelli’s site.)
The More the Merrier: Kelli is participating in The More the Merrier erotic romance anthology scheduled for release by AQP in October. The working title of her story is A Midsummer Night’s Delight.
For Writers
Something to Think About
What are your writing goals for 2008? Do you want to finish the novel you started last year? Send out a dozen short stories? Now is the perfect time to sit down and make a list of all you want to accomplish. Having a list of projects and priorities will help keep your writing objectives on track.
For example, if you want to explore new markets for your short story, put “find new markets” on your list. If you’re determined to start a new book, make a timeline for research, character development, plotting, etc. Give yourself a deadline for when you want to start writing and stick to it. Decide how many pages or chapters you want to finish each day/week/month. Little by little, your book will take shape, and you’ll be amazed at your progress.
No matter what your writing goals are, a little pre-planning will help you focus and allow you to flow from one writing project to another. Preparation also keeps you motivated and fends off writer’s block, because you always have “the next thing” to work on.
Something to Write About
Take ten or fifteen minutes to evaluate your writing career. What did you accomplish last year that you’re most proud of? What would you like to achieve this year? What markets did you crack that you’d like to write for again? Which publications do you really want your work to appear in?
Write down your goals for 2008. Start off your sentences with a positive statement, such as: “I will finish my novel by June 1” or “I will submit six articles to magazines.”
After you’ve made the list, note what you need to do to get started. This could include setting aside specific times to write each day, getting writer’s guidelines, or sending out query letters. Then, pick one project (the most time-sensitive one, or your personal favorite), and get to work. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to publication!
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I hope you enjoyed my newsletter. If you know someone who would like to sign up, please send me his/her name and email address.
Until next time…
Kelli
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The Official Newsletter of Kelli Wilkins
January, 2008 (Vol. 1. Issue 1)
Hello, and Welcome to the premier issue of Kelli’s Quill. This monthly newsletter is divided into two sections: “For Readers” contains news and updates on my writing, and “For Writers” has writing advice and prompts.
Enjoy!
Kelli
--------------------------
For Readers
A recap of 2007
As we start 2008, let’s take a quick look back at Kelli’s top writing news of 2007:
Sadly, The Sun set on sci fi and romance short stories. Kelli’s sci fi tale, “Ground Cover” (a creepy story about killer ivy) appeared in the January 8 issue.
In April, Amber Quill Press released Dalton’s Temptation - the long-awaited sequel to Amber Heat Contest Winner A Most Unusual Princess. Kelli was interviewed about her writings by several romance websites and also created a Link Tile for Dalton’s Temptation. (The link is - http://linktiles.com/?tile=260...
TFH Publications released Kelli’s non-fiction pet care book, Cats. This was Kelli’s third cat book written for TFH.
In August, Kelli’s short story, “The Gray Ghost” won Honorable Mention in Joyous Publishing’s Writing Contest, and later appeared in the anthology, At Home and Abroad: Prize-Winning Stories.
It wouldn’t be October without a horror story… Kelli’s short story, “What the Peeper Saw” appeared online at Anotherealm.com.
Kelli capped off the year with a seasonal tale, “Just Say One Nice Thing” in the Winter issue of True Experience magazine.
Links to the interviews, books, and stories can all be found on Kelli’s website: www.KelliWilkins.com
What’s New
Kelli on Shelfari: I have a Shelfari page for my books. You can visit my shelf at: http://www.shelfari.com/KelliW.... Shelfari is a community where people recommend books, chat about them, join groups, etc. People can invite friends and leave notes, reviews & feedback. (If you would like to be added as a friend, please contact me & let me know.)
True Confessions: My story, “An Unforgettable Reunion” is currently in the February issue of True Confessions. (The magazine is available at most newsstands & grocery stores.)
What’s Ahead in 2008…
The Pauper Prince: Kelli has finished the third book in the “royal” trilogy. Amber Quill Press will release The Pauper Prince in March 2008 in both paperback and electronic format. The first two books in the series, A Most Unusual Princess and Dalton’s Temptation are available from AQP. (Links to purchase, excerpts, and reviews are all on Kelli’s site.)
The More the Merrier: Kelli is participating in The More the Merrier erotic romance anthology scheduled for release by AQP in October. The working title of her story is A Midsummer Night’s Delight.
For Writers
Something to Think About
What are your writing goals for 2008? Do you want to finish the novel you started last year? Send out a dozen short stories? Now is the perfect time to sit down and make a list of all you want to accomplish. Having a list of projects and priorities will help keep your writing objectives on track.
For example, if you want to explore new markets for your short story, put “find new markets” on your list. If you’re determined to start a new book, make a timeline for research, character development, plotting, etc. Give yourself a deadline for when you want to start writing and stick to it. Decide how many pages or chapters you want to finish each day/week/month. Little by little, your book will take shape, and you’ll be amazed at your progress.
No matter what your writing goals are, a little pre-planning will help you focus and allow you to flow from one writing project to another. Preparation also keeps you motivated and fends off writer’s block, because you always have “the next thing” to work on.
Something to Write About
Take ten or fifteen minutes to evaluate your writing career. What did you accomplish last year that you’re most proud of? What would you like to achieve this year? What markets did you crack that you’d like to write for again? Which publications do you really want your work to appear in?
Write down your goals for 2008. Start off your sentences with a positive statement, such as: “I will finish my novel by June 1” or “I will submit six articles to magazines.”
After you’ve made the list, note what you need to do to get started. This could include setting aside specific times to write each day, getting writer’s guidelines, or sending out query letters. Then, pick one project (the most time-sensitive one, or your personal favorite), and get to work. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to publication!
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I hope you enjoyed my newsletter. If you know someone who would like to sign up, please send me his/her name and email address.
Until next time…
Kelli
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