I wrote the featured article for the 19 August 2022 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I offer tips for people who want to break into travel writing but can’t (or don’t want to) travel. Below is a short excerpt.
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Issue 8 of Outlook Springs, published in August 2022, includes my poem, “Parable of the Miracle Tree.”
I wrote the featured article for the 22 July 2022 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I offer tips on how to format a bio as a writer and what types of information should go into the summary. Below is a short excerpt.
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If anyone knows of additional contests for already published books (or galleys), please post a comment and I will add to the list.
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Recent update in March 2022: PEN New England Awards removed (on hiatus indefinitely). Society of Midland Authors removed. Updated IPPY deadline. Fixed a couple of broken links.
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Note: advice of most of these contests is to submit book as soon as possible during submission period.
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I wrote the featured article for the 17 September 2021 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I talk about the various ways that writers — both freelancers and creatives — can use the “Help a Reporter Out” platform to find opportunities for themselves. Below is a short excerpt.
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My poem “Echo” is included in the new anthology, “Written in Arlington: Poems of Arlington, Virginia,” edited by Katherine E. Young and published by Paycock Press. You can find out more information at Alan Squire Publishing.
The Spring/Summer 21.1 issue of Common Ground Review includes my poem, “The Long Man.”
On 10 December 2019, The Sunlight Press published my poems “Glassblower,” “Marble,” and “Miscarriage: A Nursery Rhyme” on its website. You can read them here online.
I wrote the featured article for the 29 November 2019 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I talk about the various options that exist for freelance writers and journalists who want to have an online portfolio of past projects to show to editors. Below is a short excerpt.
Continue reading “Websites vs. Online Portfolios for Clips”
As a freelance writer, you will no doubt spend a lot of time pitching articles to publications. Writing coach Deborah Ager interviewed me about the process and in this video, I offer my #1 tip for getting your article published.
Check it out below…
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