Writing Contests

Put Your Short Story in the Spotlight! Don't let your writing languish unappreciated in an archive folder or desk drawer. Open those files, dust off those pages, and enter the 82nd Annual Writing Competition. If you write stories of non-formulaic fiction - stories that can't be classified as belonging to any particular genre - the Mainstream/Literary Short Story category is the one for you. Literary and mainstream fiction is often considered serious and thoughtful. But it's just as likely funny and surprising. So show us what kind of fiction you write and enter for a chance to WIN!  No matter what you write, from nonfiction magazine articles to poetry, there's a category for that's right for you. In addition to Mainstream/Literary Short Story, you will find nine other options, including : Memoirs/Personal Essay Inspirational Writing Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) Magazine Feature Article Rhyming Poetry Non-rhyming Poetry Stage Play Television/Movie Script Children's/Young Adult Fiction  Early Bird Deadline: May 6, 2013 Enter Now! When you enter, you'll be eligible to win: NEW! A 30-minute Platform Strategy Consultation with Chuck Sambuchino NEW! A one year subscription to Writer's Digest eBooks A chance to win $3,000 in cash Get national exposure for your work One on one attention with four editors or agents A paid trip to the ever-popular Writer's Digest Conference in New York City! Early Bird Deadline:  May 6, 2013 You've already done the hardest part - writing - so enter the 82nd Annual Competition today and put your words in the spotlight! Enter Now!

Upcoming Competitions: Self-Published Awards Deadline: April 1, 2013 Enter Now! Annual Competition Deadline: May 6, 2013 Enter Now! Popular Fiction Competition Opens June 2013 Learn More Short Short Story Competition Opens June 2013 Learn More

I have been getting a lot of request for loglines. I give different prices . Since I have so many requests for this service, I decided to set a single fix price.

Logline: $5.00 Flat Fee

A synopsis or summery is required. It well be used to form the logline. The logline is just one line.

Screenplays

Critique: $55.00 Flat Fee, 

 Includes evaluating the basis elements of a script

•  Introduction
•  Development
•  Climax
•  Conclusion
• Character development 
•  Mid point development

Critiques also provide suggestions for improvements and enhancement. 

Payments are made by Paypal or cashier check by mail.


Other services are at regular price.

Query Letters: $27.00 Flat Fee  

Editing: $47.00 Flat Fee

•  Evaluating formatting to industry standards
•  Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.

Turnaround time:

Editing: 2 weeks

Critique: 2 weeks

Query Letters: 2 weeks

Feel free to contact me at ahicks4298@q.com or  ahicks4298@msn.com.

Feel to call me at (360) 696-4298. Ask for Frances.

I also critique and edit books. I am currently organizing the service prices for working on books. If you are interested in me critiquing or editing a novel you have written, feel free contact me.

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Self-Editing & Revision Tips

> Shorten really loooong sentences.  > Make verbs stronger. As a general rule, "to be" verbs are weak: am, are, is, was, were, etc. Examples of strong verbs: argue, demand, coach, recommend, presume, tackle, break, sang, grow . . . > Eliminate unnecessary words. Example: He squinted his eyes as he looked up into the sky. Ask yourself: What can be taken out of this sentence? Answer: First, what else but his eyes would he squint? Second, we all know the sky is up, why state that? Sentence rework: He squinted as he looked into the sky. > Remove extra backstory and too much explanation. Starting with a lot of backstory dulls the impact of your novel. Have faith in your readers--they do not need every minute detail to understand the story. > Show, don't tell. "Telling" versus "showing" is automatically seen as a beginner mistake.Example: John was nervous as he asked Susan to go out on the date. Ask yourself: How can I show John's nervousness? Rewrite to show nervousness versus telling: John's face turned a brilliant shade of red as he approached Susan. His voice quivered, "Can I take you to dinner on Saturday?" For more tips, preview Self-Editing & Revision: Straightforward Tips to Significantly Improve Your Writing >