"Absolutely Bursting with writing, publishing and marketing content for the online writer..."
Editor: Darren Andrews. Over 1600 subscribers 21st March, 2003.

CONTENTS

  1. Editorial
    - War Correspondent
  2. Featured Article
    - (linked article for *all* email users)
  3. Wordcraft
    - Writers' Wisdom
    - Writing Tip
    - Writing Exercise
    - Wordhoard
  4. Your Articles!
    - New Articles, Submit an Article, Earn Revenue
  5. Contest Corner
    - March/April Parody Contest
  6. Market Watch
    - Get Your Own Name as a Domain Name Fast
    - The Affiliates' Club
    - PDF Brander Price Increase on Monday!    hot!
  7. Announcements & Requests
    - Joint Ventures For Writers
    - Children's writers wanted
    - E-book about writing needs articles
    - Free Exposure For Creative and Non Fiction Writers
    - Writing Workshop - $88 Discount for WAPA subscribers
    - Do You Own A Writing-Related Site That Makes $1000 or More Per Month?
  8. Ad Policy & Subscription Information


EDITORIAL

War Correspondent

War-correspondent writing is a niche perhaps that we would hope has few opportunities.

Some of you may know I have a deep interest in politics and current affairs, running botht he CCNet web site and the recently launched "Constitutional Broadside" newsletter (cf. http://www.conservative-central.net ).

Whatever our politics, I pray for all involved - soldier and citizen - and for a swift end to the conflict now taking place in Iraq; as a mark of some sobriety to recent events I have decided to shorten this issue's ezine.

There's no featured article in this issue, but be sure we'll be packing a ton of stuff in the next one! ;)

Don't forget our current contest, you could win an excellent ebook by robparnell if you come first! (See Contest Corner).

One other thing, I've been notified that the PDF brander I mentioned last time is going up in price quite significantly *this* Monday. So grab your copy here now.

Check out The Affiliates' Club too (also in the Market Watch section) - I'm a member myself so you can even talk to me in its forum (though perhaps that isn't a selling point!).

Did I say 'one other thing'? I meant three ;) In the Market Watch section you'll also find out how to get your own name as a domain name and some free services too!

Enjoy the rest of this issue,

To Your Online Writing Success!

Darren Andrews, Editor.

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Postponed to next issue. Sorry ;(

Here's a link to an article that should be read by all those of you who use email (that's everyone!)

Spam, spies and lies...
http://www.markusallen.org/731270

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WORDCRAFT

Inspiration, Tips and Exercises to Help You Write Well

(+) Writers' Wisdom

"Your manuscript is both good and original, but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good."

~ Samuel Johnson.

Source: http://www.writing4success.com

(+) Writing Tip

When subjects of different number or person are joined by either ... or neither ... nor, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it.

Either they or I am wrong. (I know it sounds a bit odd at first, but you always say "I am " and that sounds OK.)

Neither the tug nor the fishing boats were seen.

Contributor: Jennifer Stewart. Subscribe to her free weekly Writing Tips: or start your six-part Writing Course now.

(+) Writing Exercise

I'm not adding a new one until you write that parody! ;)

(+) Wordhoard

glower - to scowl, look at frowningly.

Please send all Wordcraft contributions here. (do not send attachments or large html emails - they will not be downloaded!)

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YOUR ARTICLES!

Read the latest articles at:
http://www.writers-and-publishers.com

If you want to submit an article, a word of warning: I reject most and give no explanation. Of course, most of them are non-writing-related marketing articles which I clearly state as being inappropriate on the submission page. For the rules and the form to submit your article, go here: http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/submit.html

If - and I highly recommend it - you want to earn revenue from the writing course advertised at the bottom of your article page then sign up (free) to do so here:
http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/earnmoney.html

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CONTEST CORNER

(+) March/April Parody Contest


PARODY CONTEST
ENDS APRIL 28TH, 2003

PRIZE

robparnell

The Easy Way to Write a BRILLIANT Novel -- in 30 days or Less

written by robparnell

Includes BONUS items:

BONUS #1: Free membership to the Easy Way to Write Newsletter.

BONUS #2: Free 30 Day personal email coaching.

BONUS #3: Free critique of your manuscript.

BONUS #4: Free report on Proven Strategy to Getting Your Book PUBLISHED!

CONTEST DETAILS AND RULES

The idea is to write a parody of the assigned passage (below). Entries will be judged on a few points but, most importantly, by how much they make us laugh ;)

Try to follow these guideline. Blatant departure therefrom may disqualify you but we're going to be pretty flexible.

  1. Don't depart from the events of the passage except in paranthetical or flashback additions.
  2. Don't cross the border into totally silliness, but don't make it humourless!
  3. Don't exceed 450 words (the text is about 300).
  4. Some degree of vulgarity or lewdness is often associated and found within parody - not so with this one or it won't be accepted. So there!

Here's the assigned text:

When all of the house that was open to general inspection had been seen, they returned downstairs, and, taking leave of the housekeeper, were consigned over to the gardener, who met them at the hall-door.

As they walked across the lawn towards the river, Elizabeth turned back to look again; her uncle and aunt stopped also, and while the former was conjecturing as to the date of the building, the owner of it himself suddenly came forward from the road, which led behind it to the stables.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immovable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

She had instinctively turned away; but stopping on his approach, received his compliments with an embarrassment impossible to be overcome. Had his first appearance, or his resemblance to the picture they had just been examining, been insufficient to assure the other two that they now saw Mr. Darcy, the gardener's expression of surprise, on beholding his master, must immediately have told it. They stood a little aloof while he was talking to their niece, who, astonished and confused, scarcely dared lift her eyes to his face, and knew not what answer she returned to his civil enquiries after her family. amazed at the alteration of his manner since they last parted, every sentence that he uttered was increasing her embarrassment; and every idea of the impropriety of her being found there recurring to her mind, the few minutes in which they continued together were some of the most uncomfortable of her life.

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 43, pp. 192 Penguin Popular Classic edition.

Please CLICK HERE for an example parody of an excerpt from Sense and Sensibility. (WARNING: You agree to view material of an explicitly silly nature by clicking this link!)

The prize this month is offered by...

robparnell of http://www.EasyWayToWrite.com

[If you would like to offer a prize and get free advertising for your writing-related product/service then drop me an email! - Ed.]

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MARKET WATCH

Tools, Resources, Services, Products and Opportunities to Help You in Writing, Publishing, Promoting, and in Generating Revenue and Traffic...

(+) Get Your Own Name as a Domain Name Fast!

As a writer you will know that you're name is very much a part of your business - either that or your pen name that is!

I decided to reserve darrenandrews.com but it was already gone! So I got darrenandrews@co.uk instead.

Using the reputable and successful NameStick service you can get your own name domain name and they will - at no extra cost - forward that domain to your main web site (if you have one) and allow full alias email forwarding to your email account.

Find out all about it here: http://www.writers-viral-syndicator.com/a/yourname.html

See the domain name forwarding in action:

http://www.darrenandrews.co.uk

should take you straight to Writers-and-Publishers.com!

(+) The Affiliates' Club

Affiliate programs enable you to make money online even if you don't have a chargeable service or product. They can back-end your service/product, and you can also run your own affiliate program.

The Affiliates' Club serves to help you in your affiliate path to success. Its membership includes some top marketers - and me too! ;)

Give it a check now:

http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/affclub.html

 You might want to check out this one too!

P.S. This club is proving very popular - and yes, they have their own affiliate program and a forum where you can talk to those who know their stuff! Highly recommended!

P.P.S If you're not sure what an affiliate program is, how to find a good one or how to market it then find out how to become a master affiliate by taking the Affiliate Masters free email mini-course. Just click here and send off a blank email and you'll receive the five-part course over the next few days!

(+) PDF Brander Price Increase!    hot!

[IMPORTANT: This nifty piece of software goes significantly up in price on Monday (March 24th) so get it now! - Ed]

For the entrepreneurs among you, you'll know that the ability to brand pdf documents in the same way as .exe ebooks has not been around long and is usually expensive and/or complex!

Well, now Viral PDF exists and works in much the same way as an ebrand-it tool. Find out more about this inexpensive and easy-to-use technology by clicking here now. (+) Get Yourself a Second ISP and Have Them Pay You!

Some of you will know Allen Says, one of the top marketers online and owner of the much-respected Marketing Warriors site.

Well, he's just launched a new system called The Simple System. It is simple, and quick and can generate a lot of income...but that's not all.

The service is one both you and your site visitors/ subscribers will need. It's an ISP (which includes an email account of course). So why would you want that?

Well...

(a) If you were to lose your ISP you would need a way of connecting to the Internet (not to mention the email)

(b) Why pay for an ISP when this one can pay you?

Check out the free report here:

http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/ispvip

(+) Want $1500 per month? Sure You Do!

Did you know that some WAPA subscribers are making hundreds of dollars per month with this affiliate program? One subscriber is now making $1500 per month!

Sign up as an affiliate (a reseller) by filling out this this simple form:

http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/writeabooksignup.html

You'll then receive an email telling you what to do!

(+) Would You Like To Be In the Top 50 Writing Sites?

If you want to be in the "Top 50" then click here now.

Or how about being listed on the "Best Writing Sites and Top Writer-Related Sites"? Get listed by clicking here.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REQUESTS

(+) Joint Ventures For Writers

Whatever it is you need to promote your business, reciprocal links, ad swaps, etc. Post your request here and let writers come to you. Promoting has never been easier and won't cost you a cent. For more info:
http://www.beyond-short-story-writing.com/join.htm

(+) Children's Writers Wanted

Publisher seeking childrens book writers for current action adventure series (ages 6-9). Also seeking young adult series writers (Horror and science fiction) and writer for career/ entrepreneur series for ages 6-12.
mailto:Zzmop44@aol.com

(+) E-book about writing needs articles

Title:Writing Basics
Deadline:No time limit-Ongoing till the book is complete
Topics needed: Rejection Slips-how can they benefit you?
Writers' experiences (any kind)
Word count: Any
Benefits: Byline and links displayed
Contact: liamet900@hotmail.com
http://lianametal.tripod.com

(+) Free Exposure For Creative and Non Fiction Writers

We are looking for writers to contribute their interview to help readers decide how they will publish their work. You will get lots of exposure for free in exchange for your advice. If this interests you, send a blank email to interviewbook@beyond-short-story-writing.com for more details.

(+) Writing Workshop - $88 Discount for WAPA subscribers!

Author Linda Oatman High announces her Writing by the Seaside workshop, to be held this summer in Venice Beach. A discounted registration fee of $88.00 is offered to subscribers of the WAPA Ezine.

See http://www.lindaoatmanhigh.com for details.

(+) Do You Own A Writing-Related Site That Makes $1000 or More Per Month?

If so, a new site launching in a few weeks wants to hear from you now! It won't cost you a penny, and will bring you some great exposure! For more information email me and write that you are responding to this announcement.

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