January 2012
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“Once I planned to write a book of poems entirely about the things in my pocket....”
– Gilbert K. Chesterson
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Writer's Relief Blog: "5 Ways Goodreads Can Help... →
You’ve probably heard that your reading habits can help your writing technique, but did you know that reading can also help your writing career?
Thousands of writers are interacting with their readers and establishing themselves in the writing community on Goodreads, a website that functions as an online book club, bookstore, and your own personal bookshelf.
If you are looking for an easy, fun,...
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The Writer's Relief Review Board is OPEN!...
Send Us Your Best Work Now!
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“The greatest battle is not physical but psychological. The demons telling us to...”
– Graeme Fife
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Writer's Relief Blog: "How To Research The Best... →
So you’ve finished your book. Now what? How do you start researching literary agents who will want to represent your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book? Finding a literary agent is tough, but every year, writers just like you are landing reputable agents. Writer’s Relief can do the literary agent research for you if you don’t have the...
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“The way you define yourself as a writer is that you write every time you have a...”
– John Irving
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Writer's Relief Blog: "Are 'Who’s Who' Awards,... →
At Writer’s Relief we’re committed to informing our clients and Newsflash readers of publishing industry trickery when we see it. Below you’ll find an article that discusses the possible pitfalls of “who’s who” organizations that target writers. There are many “who’s who” organizations—organizations that claim to be the definitive list...
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“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.”
– T. S. Eliot
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Writer's Relief Blog: "How To Meet A Deadline;... →
Whether we write for work or pleasure, deadlines are necessary in the game of Get It Done. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that comes with the dreaded D-word, and it often causes writers to drag their feet until they’re behind schedule.
Here are some tips to keep yourself on track so you can meet those deadlines with ease.
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Writers- Want your own author website? Check out...
YOU:
Want to impress agents, editors, and readers
Need an author website to build your reputation
Want to sell your book or publicize your credentials
Could use feedback from publishing professionals
Want a website that’s like no other
Are on a budget
WE:
Have been working in publishing since 1994
Will design a custom site that reflects you as a writer
Create infrastructure to convert...
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“There’s a hunger for stories in all of us, adults too. We need stories so much...”
– Philip Pullman
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Huffington Post/Writer's Relief's Writer... →
Do you crave even .001% of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s success? Consider entering “The Chamber of Sequels”!
The payoff for writing a successful series can be ginormous!
But when a series falls, it falls hard—like a grand piano from a ten-story building—and it’s the author who’s left to sweep up the pieces.
To help you make the right decision, we at Writer’s Relief offer some pros and...
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“Whether or not you write well, write bravely.”
– Bill Stout
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Writer's Relief Blog: "Can Book Excerpts Get Your... →
If you’ve written a book and are trying to get published, Writer’s Relief would like to suggest the following strategy to get literary agents and editors excited about your book:
Publish an excerpt.
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“Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.”
– Winston Churchill
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“You expect far too much of a first sentence. Think of it as analogous to a good...”
– Larry McMurtry
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Writer's Relief Blog: "Do You Dream In Paragraphs?... →
Awake or asleep, creative writers are dreamers. But what’s the connection between writing and the dreams that come of their own accord at night? And how can a writer tap into this rich source of inspiration and creative energy?
If a writer can forge a link between the imagery and symbolism of their dreams and the power of their own...
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“Whatever story you’re telling, it will be more interesting if at the end you...”
– Brian P. Cleary
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Writer's Relief Blog: "How To Submit Poems To... →
Writer’s Relief has helped hundreds of writers submit their poetry to literary journals and magazines, and as those of you who regularly read our Newsflash for Writers know, we’re pleased to share our techniques with you. If you’ve been hoping to publish your poems by submitting poetry to literary magazines, here’s a step-by-step guide...
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“Keepers of private notebooks are a different breed altogether, lonely and...”
– Joan Didion 