With the month of love upon us it seems that a number of new pitch opportunities have been inspired, so you romance writers are in luck! Writing in other genres? You'll find some love here in the February Contest Roundup as well. There's opportunities for nonfiction, children's through adult fiction, illustrators, first generation residents, short... Continue Reading →
I love starting fresh with a big zero rejections in the new year. I don't have any yet, but I hope to get some in 2018. Why? Because that means I'm getting my work out there! You can't reach that goal of publication without weathering some rejections. So don't be afraid. If your work is ready... Continue Reading →
It's the last Contest Roundup of the year! You'll find specific sci-fi, crime, poetry, illustration, and kidlit opportunities in this month's Roundup. If your work doesn't fall into one of those categories, don't despair. Pitmad Twitter Pitch Party is open to all genres and might be a fun way to end your 2017 year of... Continue Reading →
So, a crazy thing happened last month... I got a full time job. I haven't had one of those in at least 20 years. I've been mostly working for myself all this time. But hey, it's a really cool job and it has to do with books (of course it does, that's why it's... Continue Reading →
I spend quite a bit of time reading through contests before I add them to the Roundup. Why? Because not all contests are created equal! I want to make sure the contests listed offer a benefit to you as a writer or illustrator. Yes, I am picky. I don't usually post contests with entry fees... Continue Reading →
It's summer, at least in my neck of the woods. Summer is always so busy it seems. My kids are all home (and two of them have full-time summer jobs!) The Summer Reading Program is in full swing at the library where I work and there are tons of programs happening which I get to participate... Continue Reading →
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