Playing With New Toys – The Supernote

I’m not quite ready to delve into a full review of the Supernote but they bill it as a product “For Those Who Write” from Ratta, and I have to say, it really is. Initial impressions have me quite enjoying many aspects of the Supernote and undecided o...

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Dec 01, 2021
Video Recap: Will authors be replaced by robots?

Today, we’re revisiting Ken MacGregor’s recent article where he asks the very important questions: Will authors be replaced by robots? It really was a fun read and we’re highlighting some of Ken’s views in this one. (Editor’s note: To be honest, I’m...

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Dec 01, 2021
Taking Submissions: Steel True, Blade Straight

Deadline: April 30th, 2022 Payment: Contributor’s copy Theme: New material inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s work (Sherlock Holmes AND not.) Steel True, Blade Straight The Belanger Books Anthology of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Insp...

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Dec 01, 2021
Ongoing Submissions: The Hungur Chronicles

Payment: The pay for original stories is $25.00; for reprints, $12.00. Theme: Vampires or creatures with vampiric themes Note: Reprints Welcome The Hungur Chronicles presents short stories, poems, articles, and illustrations related in some way to va...

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Nov 30, 2021
How Do Authors Create Suspense?

How Do Authors Create Suspense? Suspense is a critical part of any story. It builds tension and keeps readers engaged. Without it, stories risk falling flat and your readers will move on to something else, leaving your story unfinished. There are man...

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Nov 30, 2021
Taking Submissions: Taming Space

Deadline: December 15th, 2021 Payment: Royalties Theme: Space Opera Note: Reprints Welcome gradient=”rgba(255,255,255,0.01)”> SUBMISSION GUIDELINES We consider stories for two types of publications: Website Anthologies (approximately 20 stories pe...

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Nov 29, 2021
What Should an Aspiring Writer Major In?

What Should an Aspiring Writer Major In? A pretty common question I receive when talking about the writing life, especially when talking to high school classes, is something along the lines of: “If I want to be a writer, what should I major in?”   Th...

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Nov 29, 2021