Dallas Woodburn's Blog, page 37

Interview on DreamList Radio Show

http://www.dreamlistmedia.com/radio/8.aspx

Many thanks to the very inspiring and enthusiastic Melissa Borghorst for having me as a guest on her wonderful radio show! Listen in for our tips and insights on how you can start pursuing your dreams TODAY!

Visit the website www.DreamListRadio.com for additional resources, support and inspiration!

Neat Gift Idea for Kids

I'm always excited about endeavors to get kids excited about books and reading. I recently came across the website for The Lollipop Book Club, a company that describes themselves as "specializing in making the gift of books fun for children of all ages." Each gift arrives in a bright red envelope with a book, a lollipop, and a gift note printed on a sticker for inside the book. The Lollipop Book Club allows customers to build their own book packages, and I was happy to see that they have a wi...

Kids Writing Contest

Here is a great writing contest for kids ages 9-12: Just Us Books Youth Writing Contest.

The prompt is "How will you use education and faith to make a positive difference in the world?"

You can win a $250 cash prize!

Entries must be received by January 31st, 2010.

Visit www.justusbooks.com for more information.

Check out this site

James Patterson is not just a best-selling author; he is also a phenomenal literacy advocate. He has helped found the website www.ReadKiddoRead.com with the goal of inspiring kids to become life-long readers and book lovers.

Here is their mission in Patterson's own words: "The only way to get kids to read [is:] to give them great books, cool books, books they [will:] absolutely, positively love. I believe we've gathered the creme de la creme of such reading right here. These are very, very...

Interview with Young Writer Kyle Borland

Kyle "K.G." Borland, age 16, born in Massachusetts and raised in Germany, lives in Alabama with his military family. A high school junior, his interests include writing, reading, history, debating, politics, web design, tennis, fishing, soccer, being active with many community organizations, and serving as a GOODREADS co-moderator for several online groups. One of his favorite genres is writing urban fantasy, but he loves to mix genres.

Kyle is the 3rd place winner of the William Albrecht Youn...

Terrific Resource for Young Writers

The online magazine Devozine has a great "Writer's Corner" page with resources, advice, books to check out, and more! They also have a free downloadable PDF of writing workshop activities. Their website is http://www.upperroom.org/devozine/2008/mayjun/writers.asp?week=9&issue=538482.

GradtoGreat.com Staff Writer

I am very excited to share that I am now a Staff Writer at GradtoGreat.com, a wonderful online resource for college students and recent college grads. My first article, about how to avoid online job board scams, is now live. You can find it on the homepage: www.gradtogreat.com. I'd love to hear your comments!

Promote Yourself Through an E-mail Newsletter

Ever thought about sending out an e-mail newsletter to promote yourself, your business, or your writing?

I wrote an article for iMediaConnection with tips for creating a successful e-mail newsletter -- along with common mistakes to avoid.

Here is the first cringe-worthy mistake to steer clear of:

1. Spamming and privacy concerns
Never, ever spam your newsletter to people who have not subscribed. There is no quicker way to make yourself look unprofessional and obnoxious.

Similarly, be careful not ...

WomenArts Blog

WomenArts (formerly The Fund for Women Artists) is a fantastic organization with amazing resources! They send out a newsletter every month full-to-bursting with opportunities for playwrights, screenwriters, visual artists, writers, and more. (Great for artists both male and female!) They also have a new blog, http://blog.WomenArts.org. Their website is www.WomenArts.org. Check it out!

The Power of Poetry

Thanks to journalist Daryn Kagan for this inspiring video: