Wednesday, October 1, 2014

* WE INTERRUPT THIS BLOG BREAK FOR WRITERS EVERYWHERE *

Happy October 1st 2014!
Writerly News
 
Hello Everyone ~ Although I have missed blogging, being away from it this past month has been good for me. One less thing to stress about.
 
I'd like to be able to announce that I've gotten tons of writing accomplished....but I haven't. I HAVE, though, succeeded in doing some really good marketing in my area. My memoir is now being stocked in two more local gift shops, J and I have many more places to call on.
 
More about all that at a later time. Today I want to share contests and calls for submissions I've recently come across. 

* * Note: I will be sending out my 2nd newsletter sometime very soon. If you haven't signed up yet and would like to, please go to my website and fill out the info: http://www.beckypovich.com/contact-me-for-newsletter-comments-and-book-clubs.html 
 
 
 
Publishing Syndicate: This is the Not Your Mother's Book On... _ _ _ _ _ publisher. They always have call outs but the current ones look like these three.
NYMB...On Sex: Immediately!
NYMB...On Military Life: January 1, 2015
NYMB...On Menopause: January 1, 2015
 

 
Page & Spine; a weekly literary magazine, is having their First Annual Christmas Contest!  They will pay $100 for the Best Story, plus another $100 for the Best Poem! There's only a $5.00 entry fee for each item submitted. Their website also says: showcasing emerging writers. I really don't know anything about them, but it's a legitimate site! So, go for it! I'd love to hear from anyone who enters!
 
 
The Copperfield Review; A Journal for Readers and Writers of Historical Fiction, is now accepting historical short fiction, poetry, and history-based nonfiction for Copperfield‘s first anthology. I think this sounds so exciting, because I don't remember ever coming across an anthology for historical fiction writers! (It also says they have changed their guidelines, so be sure to read everything. I didn't look enough to notice if there was an entry fee or not, either.)
 
 
The Furious Gazelle; Halloween Contest. Deadline October 24th. (I'm getting lazier as I type, so look it up for more info!) J
 
Chicken Soup for the Soul FOOD Contest: Yes, Chicken Soup has a food contest! This link takes you to the information which is listed on Facebook. The deadline to enter is December 29th. It sounds like a lot of fun. I keep forgetting about it, but I want to enter, too.
 
 

 
Dreams & Premonitions - Deadline 12/31/2014
Hope & Miracles - Deadline 10/30/2014
Inspiration for Nurses - Deadline 11/30/2014
Living a Life of Purpose by Volunteering - Deadline 12/31/2014
Stories about the Christmas Season - Deadline 1/31/2015
Support for Therapists/Mental Health Professionals - Deadline 12/31/2014
Thanks to My Mom - Deadline 10/20/2014 (I think this is a new, extended date.)
Time to Thrive - Deadline 12/31/2014
 
 
 
Okay everyone out there who writes or even thinks about writing - -  there's a little bit of everything right here for you to try!!
 
 
I've noticed I have some new Blog Followers and as always I want to acknowledge them. I'm not sure but I think I have three new wonderful blog friends......
 
 
* Welcome to my newest followers: Beauty Ink, Michael Mixerr, and Sherri Ellis at Mama Diaries. I hope you'll stop by often and always enjoy what you read and see! Thank you! *
 
 
In honor of it being October 1st, and because of my love of autumn and the stunning colors the leaves become, I'm ending with a quote about....Trees!
 
 
 
 
 "Listen to the trees as they sway in the wind. Their leaves are telling secrets...." -- Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration


12 comments:

  1. I am such a big chicken. I look at these contests/submission sites and think... well, that is good news for SOMEONE. hahahaha!

    It's good to have you back and congrats on the new stores carrying your book!

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  2. Good luck to all writers with the courage to take on these challenges.
    And yay for your marketing process. And success.

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  3. I'm not a writer but I AM a reader! I got your book this week! Can't wait to start it. I finished a historical novel last night so I'll start your book tonight. You're getting such great reviews my friend. I'm so proud of you! Hugs, Diane

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  4. Always fun to find new calls for submission! Thanks, Becky P!

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  5. How cool. Your local giftbook stores are smart! Thanks for the info. Take care.

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  6. Hi Becky! Congratulations! You won an Amazon gift card from my giveaway. Please send me your mailing address so I can get it out to you. My email address is sherry.a.ellis@gmail.com

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  7. Thanks for the info! I'm looking into several of them.

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  8. Their leaves are telling secrets, I like that. Thanks for the publication ideas.

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  9. It's nice to see you here again. Sounds like life is good for you. So glad to hear it.

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  10. Hey Becky - thanks for all the info... I know what you mean by taking a break. Been doing the same thing myself! Happy writing!

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  11. Thanks for the writing news and happy Fall!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  12. What I find hardest about blog breaks is getting myself to come back from them!
    Thanks for the tips…

    =)

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I'm still getting quite a few spam comments that are Anonymous, so I'm trying "User with Google Accounts." If anyone tries to comment that I know, and it won't let you, send me an email, okay? Thanks so much.