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A Writing Contest and Some Hints on How to Win

April 14, 2021 //  by Janet Grant//  40 Comments

I’m interrupting our normal blog schedule to insert an important announcement: Our agency is sponsoring a writing contest, and we want YOU to enter!

The Writing Contest Why

We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, which signifies 25 years of …

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Professional Jealousy

May 12, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  24 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

This is the time of year when contests will be won and awards will be announced. A few will get the prize; most will not. Since I am out of the office attending BEA this week, I …

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The Dreaded Synopsis

March 17, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  45 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

I talked to two writers this week who were struggling to get the synopsis for their books right. I understand the challenge. Knowing what is necessary to include and what isn’t can feel more like an obscure …

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When Publishing Trophies Become Meaningless

March 6, 2016 //  by Janet Grant//  50 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Publishing trophies come in three forms: signed contracts, making a best-seller list, and winning a writing award. But, with all the changes in the publishing industry, these trophies are beginning to look like kids’ sports trophies–if …

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2016 Writing Contests

January 21, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  44 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Following last week’s blog about editing, I was reminded that entering writing contests is another low-cost way to receive professional feedback on your manuscript. The season for this year’s writing contests is upon us, and an update …

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Splickety Flash Fiction Contest Finalists

November 6, 2015 //  by Rachel Kent//  27 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I’m happy to be the one to announce the top ten Splickety Prime Flash Fiction Contest finalists! Here’s a link to the original posting about the contest, in case you are interested. The winner will be …

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When You Get a Proposal Request

October 1, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Agents and editors are aware of what their request for a proposal means to an author. Some will request the first few chapters, and others may ask for the complete manuscript, especially from debut authors. That’s often …

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Flash Fiction Contest

September 30, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  25 Comments

Guest Blogger: Meagan Briggs

Show us your flash fiction skills.

Splickety Prime is hosting a nano fiction contest, and we want your entries. In 100 words or less, write a story that encompasses our holiday theme (see below) and meets …

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The Flash Fiction Challenge

September 29, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  25 Comments

Guest blogger: Meagan Briggs

From Janet: Come on in, we’re about to have some fiction fun! Books & Such is teaming up with Splickety Prime, a quarterly magazine that specializes in flash fiction. Joining us as a guest blogger is …

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When Marketing Goes Too Far

July 19, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  49 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

I recently saw two marketing ideas that generated a lot of online noise. They did so because they crossed an invisible line–the line that causes potential customers to be repelled.

Both marketing ploys were contests.

The …

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