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Writing Quotes

 The literary journal Crazyhorse recently did a call-out for the best writing quotes of all time. Two of my favorite inspirational writing quotes are:
"I nearly always write, just as I nearly always breathe." 
- John Steinbeck
"There is never a perfect time to write. There's only now." 
- Barbara Kingsolver

Here are the "Top 20" writing quotes according to the Crazyhorse editors. Read on for motivation, insight, encouragement, and proof that you are not alone -- all writers struggle with...

Interview with Brigitte Thompson, Author of "Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers"

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Brigitte A. Thompson about her wonderful guide Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers. Brigitte is the founder and President of Datamaster Accounting Services, LLC. She has been active in the field of accounting since 1986 and is a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and the Vermont Tax Practitioners Association.

A prolific writer, Brigitte is the author of several business books, contributing author and freelance writer...

Fantastic read: "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender

While at USC, I was fortunate to take the Advanced Fiction workshop taught by Aimee Bender both semesters of my senior year. Aimee is not just a phenomenal writer, she is a gifted teacher who genuinely cares about each of her students. When I entered her class, I was in a "writing rut" -- everything I put on the page felt stale, trite, overdone. Then along came Aimee. It was impossible to sit in her class and not come away inspired. She has an energy about her that is contagious. 
Cue the...

Want to be a Book Reviewer?

Curled Up With a Good Book is looking for reviewers! What does this mean for you? You can choose a book you want to read from their extensive list and they will mail it to you for free. Then you get to write a review of the book, and, if your review meets the requirements below, it will be published on the Curled Up website!
Their guidelines in general are fairly loose: ·          submitted in .rtf, .doc, or .txt format attached to email, or within the body of an email·          length

Call for Submissions from TAYO Literary Magazine

TAYO LITERARY MAGAZINECall for Submissions | 2nd Annual Issue
"For our culture, by our culture."
All are welcomed to submit, regardless of ethnicity and age. We accept creative works ranging from: short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, photography, paintings, drawings and digital artwork.

We are tweaking the format for our call of submissions. Please submit to TAYO via online submission manager.
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JULY 16TH, 2010 @ MIDNIGHT

* Submissions for our online content are...

Interview with J. Aday Kennedy, author of "Klutzy Kantor"

J. Aday Kennedy was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. On and off as she grew up she lived in Northern California. Aday disliked school and quit in the eleventh grade. However, it did not take long to realize she needed an education. Aday had always been bored by her teachers. When she decided to complete her education she was determined to become a "different" kind of teacher that instructed, entertained and inspired.

In 1989, she moved to Walnut Creek, Ca. and started junior college. After ...

Vote for Blogger's Choice Awards!

This blog has been nominated for three "Blogger's Choice Awards":
Best Blog About StuffBest Education BlogBest Blogging HostI love putting together this blog and I would be absolutely honored if you would take ten seconds to vote! Thanks so much in advance for all the support. It's wonderful to be part of such an amazing online community!

Short Story Published in "Bartleby Snopes" Literary Magazine!

I'm very happy to share that my short story "DING!" has been published in the literary magazine Bartleby Snopes, and was selected as an "Editor's Pick" to appear in the forthcoming PDF printable magazine! You can read it this month online at http://bartlebysnopes.com/ding.htm. Here's the first couple paragraphs:

The old man baked bread every Wednesday. An early riser, he baked before the sun came up. Even before he did the crossword puzzle--in ink, for he's a brave soul--because he often...

Contest announced! Write a review of 3 a.m. for a chance to WIN!

Give-away alert!

Have you read my collection of short stories 3 a.m.? Did you enjoy it? (I hope so!) I would be really grateful if you could take a couple minutes to write a short review and post it on Amazon.com.

In fact, I will be SO grateful that once you post a review, email me your name and contact info (dallaswoodburn@aol.com) and I'll enter you in a contest to win a fun writing-related goodie!

Free e-newsletters for writers

If you want to be a writer, the more you can learn about the industry, the better! Here are a few wonderful *free* email newsletters for writers. Knowledge is only a click away!

* The Perspiring Writer, editor Ned Burke. This free ezine features writing tips and writing help articles for the hard-working writer. Published quarterly. Runs up to 15 pages. Subscribe here: http://www.theperspiringwriter.com

* Book Marketing Matters by Brian Jud. http://www.bookmarketing.com. Brian publishes small n...