• bright pink background with silver glitter spilling out of a silver trophy, what is a writing contest?

    Writing Contests: What They are and How to Write a Winning Submission

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    Writing contests can be a great way to challenge yourself, hone your writing skills, and even win prizes. All writing contests are unique, too, which makes it fun to enter more than one. To make sure writing competitions are fair, contests often have specific guidelines and themes that writers must follow to be eligible to win. These guidelines can include word count limits, genre restrictions, and specific topics or themes that must be incorporated into each submission. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to prepare for your next online writing contest. What is an Online Writing Contest?…

  • In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read yo...

    Tips to Start Writing Your Book Now

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    Millions of people want to write a book, but only a few will. Let’s get your book across the finish line! With the right mindset and some helpful tips, writing a book can also be a rewarding experience. In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read your work when it’s time. 3 Tips to Start Writing Your Book The first step to writing your book is to simply get started. Here are some tips to help you overcome the initial…

  • It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Here are 10 Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for the writer in your life...

    Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Writers

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    It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! While the craziness that typically comes with the holiday season can get stressful, giving gifts you know will bring smiles to the faces of loved ones is always fun. If you are like most, you probably leave stocking stuffers as a last thought. If this is you fear not– we have 10 stocking stuffer ideas for the writer in your life! 1. Notebook A nice thick, hardcover notebook is the perfect gift for those who like writing short stories, essays, or are needing to organize their next novel. You can find these…

  • Happy Ancestor Appreciation Day!

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    Happy Ancestor Appreciation Day, a day to look into your family history! Most people can’t trace their lineage beyond a couple of past generations. That’s why every year on September 27th, Ancestor Appreciation Day comes to motivate families to gather and discuss their descent. Ancestor Appreciation Day helps reignite the importance of ancestry and is a day to feel motivated to ask questions and spend time with family. If you are a writer then this is a perfect writing challenge for today. Take a look at the few different ways you can observe the holiday and incorporate writing into your…