Month: October 2012

Five Ways to Get More Out of Google+

We haven’t talked about Google+ for a while. In the past, we’ve touched on the importance of Google+ from an SEO perspective, but what about it being an actual tool for increasing exposure beyond the search engine?

Here are five things that can improve your Google+ visibility and leverage Google+ to bring more awareness to you or your writing.

1. Shling Bat schooner

If I would have labeled it Share Compelling Content, you would have skimmed right over this section. Let’s take this concept one step further and ask the question, “What is considered compelling and engaging content?” Continue reading “Five Ways to Get More Out of Google+”

Flash Fiction Challenge: Pup O’ Lantern

Gather around now children, and I will tell you the terrier-fying tale of the Pup O’ Lantern.

Especially at Halloween time, you must be careful not to make enemies of the wrong sorts. It all started when Mr. Pish got crossways with an evil witch…

Book Brief: Eyes Behind Belligerence

Eyes Behind Belligerence
by K.P. Kollenborn
Genre: Historical Fiction
203,600 words

Culminating a bitter-sweet epic and traditional coming-of-age story, ‘Eyes Behind Belligerence’ sets precedence to fear and hatred, to families torn apart, and to the calloused response of internment camps. While two Japanese-American families endure the wake of Pearl Harbor’s wrath, each member must face the most painful question of their life: Where does their loyalty stand?

This title is available from Amazon, Smashwords, and Barnes and Noble. Continue reading “Book Brief: Eyes Behind Belligerence”

The New Writer: Prose and Poetry Prizes

The New Writer magazine is accepting submissions for its annual prizes for contemporary fiction, poetry, essays, and articles. All genres accepted.

Prizes:
Fiction and Poetry Collections: £300 for first place, £200 for second place, £100 for third place.
Flash Fiction and Essays: £150 for first place, £100 for second place, £50 for third place.
Single poems: £100 for first place, £75 for second place, £50 for third place.

Entry fee:
£5 per short story, £5 for two single poems, £5 per essay, article, or interview.

Deadline is November 30, 2012. For more information, please visit their website.

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