Category Archives: Writing process

Writing Competition

Posted on October 1, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
As promised, here is the first in my new series of mini-writing competitions. Prizes: 1st: £20 plus a copy of my book of short stories, The Siege Two runners-up: A copy of my book of…

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The Ultimate Guide – Chapter 16

Posted on September 29, 2016 by DrEMiller

Trying to decide whether or not to self-publish? (Or “independent publish”, as Don prefers.) Read on for some interesting information. Thanks, Don! Don Massenzio Photo credit: www.businessesgrow.com The Snobbery of Traditional Publishing During a recent weekend, my seven year old daughter … Continue reading →

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5 ways to promote your blog for free & efficiently — Roberta Pimentel

Posted on September 29, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
Blogger Roberta Pimentel shares some excellent tips on ways to increase traffic to your WordPress blog site: It has been a while since I have given tips and advice to my readers but now…

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5 ways to promote your blog for free & efficiently

Posted on September 29, 2016 by DrEMiller

Promote your blog! Roberta Pimentel tells you how. Thank you, Roberta!

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Markets For Writers

Posted on September 28, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market is for the non-fiction writers. The Ouen Press Short Story Competition is calling for true travel tales. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st Prize: £300 Runners-up x 2: £100 Highly…

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The Writing Life

Posted on September 26, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
? Another of my favourite books on the writing process is The Writing Life by Annie Dillard, a small and passionate guide to the terrain of a writer’s world. Annie Dillard has written eleven…

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My Weekly Writing Challenge – With A Twist!

Posted on September 22, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s challenge is a little different – there isn’t one! Instead, from next week, I’m going to be setting some new mini competitions with prizes. I hope you’ll give them a go. Watch this…

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Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Chance of Eerie 

Posted on September 21, 2016 by DrEMiller

It was that kind of day.  It started off well enough– sleep hadn’t eluded me, so I awoke well-rested and smiling. Physical therapy went splendidly, leaving my body more relaxed than it had been for quite some time. Instead of … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on September 21, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market will suit those of you who like a writing prompt. Scribble magazine is currently accepting entries for its annual short story competition. Your theme is FEAR. Prizes: 1st: £100 2nd: £50 3rd:…

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Becoming A Writer

Posted on September 19, 2016 by DrEMiller

Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author:
I highly recommend this book a friend from London gave me many years ago at the beginning of my writing journey. ‘A reissue of a classic work published in 1934 on writing and the…

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