by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong The other day, I got an email from my publisher telling me I’m a finalist in a book competition. She congratulated me and encouraged me …
Writing Contests and Your Career
By Dana R. Lynn, @DanaRLynn Since I was very young, I dreamed of one day writing a book and becoming a published author. In my head, it would be an …
The Why Behind Writing Contests
By Rachel Scott McDaniel, @rachelsmcdaniel When I first started writing, I entered every contest I could. Large ones. Small ones. Needless to say, I also ran the gamut with all …
Basics of Writing Contests
by Erica Vetsch, @EricaVetsch It’s writing contest season! Did you know that writing contests were a thing? Or maybe you’ve been considering entering a writing contest and are wondering what to …
Three Tips for Writing a Book Blurb
by Melissa Tagg, @Melissa_Tagg First of all, can we talk about how the word “blurb” is kinda funny? I mean, say it enough times and it sounds like you’re trying …


