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"Absolutely Bursting with writing, publishing and marketing content for the online writer..." |
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| Editor: Darren Andrews. | 30th May, 2003. |
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EDITORIALThe Frog My word, it's hot. I'm not a lover of such temperatures especially in England's humidity. 82 Fahrenheit (28 C) at the end of May foreshadows (not an apt word perhaps?) a hot summer ahead I think... I was rather surprised this last month to find out someone had written a poem about me - well, actually a poem about someone with my name ;) This was kind of weird to read: http://youthofamerica.org/writing/LAURA.htm (it's at the bottom of that page and entitled "The Frog". - no laughing please!) Perhaps your name appears in a poem or story somewhere, or perhaps you are a professor or scientist or deep-sea diver... Why not check out your name by searching for your name at http://www.google.com? (put " around your name). I'm sure you'll get some surprises...;) What to say about this issue? Well, I'd draw your attention to the first couple of announcements. A new content list is up and running, and Mary Anne Hahn is looking for subscribers for the WriteSuccess Ezine... You should check out the f re e ebook in the Market Watch section - it's a sample of the hottest product on the web right now! SURVEY UPDATE Let's give you a little taste of the ways things stand in late May... 15% of those surveyed like the online version, but 50% prefer the email text version (35% have no preference). Articles and Wordcraft are at about level pegging for the most popular parts of the Ezine. Do you agree or disagree? Here's your chance to have your say: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=31313199528 Remember, there are only FIVE questions. Your responses will have a very real influence on the future of the WAPA! PARODY CONTEST UPDATE Oh, the Parody Contest. I'll be honest - I've not had any entries as of yet and the deadline's a-looming! Think, all you have to do is write a few sentences and you might win by default ;) It's a great prize (I have a copy myself) and you get all the bonuses too... Read about the Contest in the online version at: http://www.writers-and-publishers.com/wapa Deadline: Get it in before the next WAPA goes out on June 13th and you'll at least get an honourable mention! Enjoy the rest of this issue, To Your Online Writing Success! Darren Andrews, Editor.
FEATURED ARTICLEWrite Where You Are I caught the writing bug when I was ten, when I joined an essay writing contest. The topic was: "Where did you spend summer and what did you do?" I wrote about the summer I spent with my grandparents. I described how grandpa taught me to climb trees, and how soon after that, I discovered how scary it was to climb down from a branch ten feet above the ground. I described how my grandma brewed strong coffee, and how the aroma drifted and lingered throughout their little hut every morning. I described the long walks and spontaneous swims in the rivers I took with my aunts and uncles. It was a simple topic, but it had a tremendous impact on my life. I knew writing was what I wanted to do. And now, nearly 17 years later, I can still hear grandpa's laughter, still smell grandma's coffee, still shiver at the memory of how cold those rivers were. Their little hut is forever etched in my memory. I grew up; now I'm a writer. And whenever I'm stuck and ideas seem to run out, I remember that summer. My grandparents may be gone but they left me with memories I can draw inspiration from. They left me a place I can go back to in my mind -- their home. In a way, they never really left. And that's enough to make the words come out again. I re-discover the wonder of writing each time I remember where I was the summer before I turned ten. If you feel yourself running out of words to write, try writing where you are. Stop thinking, worrying, doubting. Simply lean back, close your eyes and take yourself back to that one place that gives you peace. Then for 3-5 minutes, simply write about that place, and how it makes you feel. Here are 5 prompts to get you started: 1. Where do you go when you want to get away from the pressures of life, family, work, etc? 2. In 150 words, describe the place where you are right now. 3. Where were you last summer/winter? 4. Which room in your house do you spend most of your time? 5. In 400 words, create your ideal place. Copyright 2003 Shery Ma Belle Arrieta
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Shery is the creator of WriteSparks! - a software that
generates over 100,000 Story Sparkers for Writers.
Download WriteSparks! Lite for fr*e - EDITOR'S COMMENT Does anyone out there use Writesparks? If so, or if you want to grab the trial version and give it a go, then why not write up a little review and submit it to the WAPA Ezine? (Your link will be included in any review posted). WORDCRAFTInspiration, Tips and Exercises to Help You Write Well (+) Concerned About Your Child's Reading Ability?Free survey here: http://www.qksrv.net/click-956469-8161313 (+) Writers' Wisdom "I get a lot of letters from people. They say 'I want to be a writer. What should I do?' I tell them to stop writing to me and to get on with it." ~ Ruth Rendell. Source: http://writersservices.com (+) Writing Tip This pair of words can easily be confused: Proceed - means to go on e.g. You must proceed to the office immediately. Precede - means to come/ go before e.g. Your reputation precedes you. Contributor: Jennifer Stewart. Subscribe to her free weekly Writing Tips: or start your six-part Writing Course now. (+) Writing Exercise Find a picture on a book cover, CD cover, etc. and write a paragraph or two about the scene. I find this gets my imagination fired (and the ink flowing) every time. Extend the scene as your imagination dictates; find what the picture only hints at - and its futurity. Now find another picture and see if you can move the same story into the new picture! Try to write a short story - or a chapter - by doing this. (+) Wordhoard addle - to muddle, become rotten. From Old English adela, "mud". Please send all Wordcraft contributions here. (do not send attachments or large html emails - they will not be downloaded!) YOUR ARTICLES!
Read the latest articles at: 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: ---------TIP
CONTEST CORNER(+) Parody Contest - Last Call!
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(+) 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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