Writers' Promo Day 2011

27th April, 2011


THE PROMOTIONAL EVENT FOR THE WRITING INDUSTRY IS BACK!

PROMO DAY makes its return in 2011 and promises to be the best yet. Mark your calendars for Saturday 14th May 2011!

An all-day, online, international event for people in the writing industry packed full of tips and advice, along with a variety of opportunities for writers, publishers, editors etc to promote their work and services. Readers are also welcome to drop in and get to know the authors better in the forums, view the video trailers, or read their sample chapters on site.

Have You Made A Blog Will

The sudden death of British actress, Elisabeth Sladen (former Dr Who Assistant), has reminded me about a writer I met online. She was very talented and quite prolific. She had all the big social networking sites covered, including Twitter, Facebook and StumbleUpon. Her profile on Triond (a paid, writing site) and Blogger were impressive, and she'd even managed to publish a book - a book I bought and read. She had many aliases, but the name I knew this writer by was, Jan Harper.

I recently checked her Twitter profile and it was eerie seeing all the things she'd uploaded just before she died. I'm guessing no one knows her usernames or passwords to either upkeep or delete her various profiles. 

Writing Opportunities - Another Update

I just wanted you to know that my Writing Opportunities page has been updated with some new and interesting jobs. 

As you know, you don't necessarily have to be an author to earn from these writing jobs. There are links to card companies accepting submissions, magazines asking for tips and photos, The Reader's Digest readers' submissions page, and much more. 

So if you've got a magnificent tip used by generations of family members or  funny pictures in your photo albums, these can earn you money.

Of course, a large percentage of work on the writing opportunities' page is about writing. Have a look. I'm sure there's something there suitable for you too.