Beta readers are like gold. They are awesome, generous people who give their time to help you work the bugs out of your manuscripts before you publish. Just like anyone else you enlist or pay to help you finalize your finished product, it’s a relationship that works best when you have mutual respect, cooperation, and good communication. I’ve been a beta reader and have had my manuscripts read by them. During that time, I’ve learned that there are six guaranteed ways to ruin that relationship and drive the poor betas up the wall: Continue reading “Six Ways to Drive Beta Readers Crazy”
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HG Wells Festival Anthology 2013
Short stories wanted for the HG Wells Annual Festival Anthology 2013 on the theme of “flight” in any style of the author’s choosing. Must be previously unpublished, submitted online, and between 1500 and 5000 words.
Prizes:
Margaret and Reg Turnill Prize £1000,
Shortlisted entries for this prize will be published in our Anthology.
For writers 19 and under (must be 19 on 20/07/13)
Free entry for this prize.
The Grand Prize £250 Shortlisted entries for this prize will be published in our Anthology. Age 20 and above. Entry fees: free if you are aged 25 or under on 20/07/13 or £5 if you are aged 26 and above on 22/07/13.
The HG Wells Festival Handwriting Prize £100 Shortlisted entries for this prize will be published in our Anthology . Open to any child of primary school age in the UK.
Entry Fee: £5 per entry donation if you are 26 or over
Deadline: July 20, 2013
For more information, visit their website.
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Shelf Unbound Competition for Best Independently Published Book
Shelf Unbound book review magazine is looking for submission to their Shelf Unbound Writing Competition for Best Independently Published Book. All genres eligible, as long as they are independently published.
Prizes: Top five books receive editorial coverage in Shelf Unbound. Best book receives a year’s worth of full-page ads in the magazine
Entry Fee: $30 per book
Deadline: September 10, 2013
For more information, visit their website.
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What’s New From Kobo?
During Book Expo America, I had an opportunity for a little face time with Mark Lefebvre, director of self-publishing and author relations at Kobo. A writer himself, Mark is eager to help improve the experience of authors using Kobo. We talked about some of the new goodies Kobo will be releasing over the next few months to help you get more exposure for your books. Continue reading “What’s New From Kobo?”