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Spring 2023 — New Interviews

“Art is salvation in the worst of times.”  –Stephanie Raffelock Creating an Anthology An interview with Stephanie Raffelock by B. Lynn Goodwin Art In The Time of Unbearable Crisis, written by the women that  SheWrites Press has published, offers experiences, insights, and heart-to-heart moments that will help all readers feel less alone as we experience

2023 Winter Interview

“It takes years to find one’s footing as a writer.”    ~~Francine Witte The Dark Part Engages Us An interview with Francine Witte In a recent interview Francine Witte, the author of Just Outside the Tunnel of Love said, “I love to write about failed romantic relationships and family dynamics. I think there is so

Winter of 2023 — Marketing Advice

“The kind of marketing that will get done is, for the most part, the kind that’s enjoyable.” – Lisa Velthouse So Many Books—So Little Time Whether you have an agent and a major publisher, you’re working with an indie or hybrid press, or you’re self-publishing, most of the marketing duties will fall to you. If

Winter of 2023 — Writing Advice

“I don’t need an alarm clock. My ideas wake me.”   —Ray Bradbury January Free Writing Topics:  What don’t you see in this picture?  EX: I don’t see house or a farmer. Make a list. Write about what isn’t there but could be. Write about the people and animals you can’t see. Or write about whatever

Winter of 2023 — Markets and Contests

“We are enclosing a contract for your manuscript…”  –Letter from a publishing company Who’s Looking for Manuscripts? Lots of indie publishers are looking for the next new voice. Is it yours? Is your manuscript complete? Was it professionally edited? Have you shared it with trusted readers? If so, it’s probably time to plunge into publishing.

Winter of 2023 — Hooked on Books

“Style means the right word. The rest matters little.”  —Jules Renard I’ve been reading books as a judge for Story Circle Network’s Gilda Awards As usual, I was delighted to do so. Do you review books? Would you like to share your reviews here? Get an idea of our style from these reviews. Then send us

2022 ~~ Flash Prose Contest Winners

2022 Flash Fiction Winners

I’m always amazed at the range of experiences I read about in the Flash Prose Contest. Special thanks to the judges and to each of you who took courage in hand and submitted your work. We’re happy to read your pieces in any contest, so don’t hesitate to enter again. Thanks for sharing. First Place:

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up

What will you do today to obtain the guidance you need to succeed?   ~~Lisa Demasi NEW SUBMISSION in November. Read “Late Bloomin’ Writer.” You Can’t Make This Stuff Up We want to share your stories about your publishing journey and your writing life here.  Write to entertain, to enlighten, and to advise (but not

Fall 2022 ~~ Writing Advice

“Prime the pump and let your words flow.”   ~~B. Lynn Goodwin NOTE:  I plan to add a new prompt every 3-4 weeks. Please check back. Want me to post them more often? Please let me know using the contact box. “What If” Prompts Make a list of “what ifs” in addition to the ones