‘A Writer on Writing’ – Free E-book and a Call for Submissions

My non-fiction Kindle e-book ‘A Writer on Writing – Advice to Make You a Success’ is free on Amazon for the next five days (18th to 22nd June 2013).

Using my feature articles that have appeared in the UK writing press, I look at topics such as:

The self-discipline needed to write and stay focussed
A method of getting ideas
Tips on writing flash fiction
How to choose an educational course to help with your writing
Tips on writing anniversary articles
Tips on creating a backup of your work
How to decide on pseudonym
How to create a good first impression with an editor
Tips on starting a blog
The benefits of a writing buddy
How to write a novel in a month!

And remember, you don’t need a Kindle to read Kindle books. Amazon supply free software for your PC, laptop or other device here.

To get the book, click here for Amazon UK and here for Amazon.com. On other Amazon sites search for ASIN: B00C0GBRS6

Enjoy! (and if you do please leave a review on Amazon!)

Ride – Short Fiction About Bicycles is looking for submissions for its next short story anthology.

RIDE 3 will be published in print, as well as digital format.

The only requirement is that a bicycle or bicycle subculture must feature prominently in the story. Any genre, any gender, any length up to about 12,000 words, any setting, any country, any time period, any kind of cycling. The more diversity—of locations, cycling cultures, story genres—the better.

Payment ranges from $20 to $75 depending on the length of the story. Deadline is 31st August 2013.

The full details are here.

With thanks to Nick Daws for bringing this market to my attention via his newsletter.


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22 responses to “‘A Writer on Writing’ – Free E-book and a Call for Submissions”

  1. Wendy Clarke avatar

    Thank you, Sally – have just downloaded it and look forward to reading some great tips.

  2. Linda avatar

    Thanks for the link to the bicycle story comp, I might have a go at that. It’s been too windy here for the past few weeks for comfortable bike riding, and today the wind’s dropped but it’s raining. Writing about cycling seems a more attractive option than real life pedal pushing!

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Good Luck with the story, Linda. I have a bike but rarely ride it – probably because I’m scared of the cars!

  3. Christine Steenfeldt avatar
    Christine Steenfeldt

    Thank you for the link- I’ve read the first story in the sample on Amazon and really enjoyed it. Cycling is my second favourite occupation next to writing so it seems too good an opportunity to miss! And today is a perfect day to cycle so might well take to the pedals and think up a story on route!

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Have a lovely ride, Christine.

  4. Debbie W avatar
    Debbie W

    Thanks for the link to your fab book, Sally, and the extremely interesting comp link. I’m definitely going to try that competition.

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Hope you do well, Debbie!

  5. Vikki Thompson avatar

    Thanks Sally 🙂

    Just downloaded and shared on Facebook xx

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Thanks for the Facebook plug, Vikki! I’ve been number 1 in free writing books on Amazon UK all day today!

      1. Vikki Thompson avatar

        Oh brilliant! I knew sharing it on my local Nanowrimo group was a good idea 😉

        xx

        1. Sally Jenkins avatar

          Thanks a million, Vikki!

  6. Susie avatar
    Susie

    Thank you Sally. I’ve downloaded it and shared the link with my writing friends.

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Thank you, Susie!

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  8. Tracy Fells avatar

    All downloaded Sally – thanks for this! Promoted on FB and twitter too. Will post a review when read. Good luck!

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Brilliant, Tracy – I do hope you enjoy it!

  9. Alice avatar

    Thank you very much Sally for sharing this. I have just downloaded A Writer on Writing and am looking forward to reading and absorbing.

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      I hope you find it useful, Alice.

  10. catherinelumb avatar
    catherinelumb

    Downloaded your writing book today and read it all in one go. Thanks for hosting a five day free offer…I thought it was a great book to introduce writing tips and some valuable advice included in every chapter. Left a review too, as a little bit of gratitude that I got to read all your top tips for free. 🙂

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Thanks for the review, Catherine. It’s very much appreciated.

  11. jadereyner avatar

    Just wanted to say Hi and how lovely it is to connect with another UK author. Your book looks fab, so I shall be popping over to download it now. I’m on my second novel so hopefully will be able to pick up some more tips! Thank you. 🙂

    1. Sally Jenkins avatar

      Hi Jade, nice to meet you! Thanks for dropping by.

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