Persistence Pays
Sally Jenkins says that persistence pays in getting stories publsihed.
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February 20, 2012
February 13, 2012
How To Make £10 In 10 Minutes
Writer Sally Jenkins joins the Kindle clan.
February 06, 2012
Final Chapters Writing Competition
Sally Jenkins tells of another writing competition.
January 23, 2012
Cloud Backup Or External Hard Drive?
"Does anyone else have experience of Cloud backup,? asks Sally Jenkins. "Am I the only one that struggled with it?''
January 02, 2012
Before I Go To Sleep
Sally Jenkins tells of a book that is sure to keep you awake.
December 26, 2011
Notes From A Hospital Bed
"So don’t let that unknown black hole of hard work frighten you off attempting a longer piece of writing,'' advises Sally Jenkins, prompted by a short stay in hospital to bring this sound advice to would-be authors.
December 19, 2011
The Writers’ Toolkit
‘Write often, to a deadline and with an audience in mind. Have something of the marketer about you.’
Sally Jenkins highlights advice to writers given by author and broadcaster Stuart Maconie.
December 12, 2011
Snapshots Of History
Sally Jenkins suggests a market for stories set in the past.
December 05, 2011
Tragedy
Sally Jenkins spend a far-from-tragic day at a collunity lecture on tragedy.
November 28, 2011
The Magic Of Second Hand Books
"What is the allure of secondhand books? Why do so many of us enjoy sorting through other people’s discarded reading material?'' muses Sally Jenkins.
November 21, 2011
Novel Writing Booster Kit
Sally Jenkins picks up further tips on writing a novel.
November 14, 2011
Article Writing
"Remember there are many, many more markets for articles than fiction or poetry – so why not give it a go?'' writes Sally Jenkins.
October 24, 2011
The Guardian Travel Writing Competition
Sally Jenkins brings news of an exciting travel writing competition.
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October 17, 2011
Haiku And Haibun
Have you ever heard of the haibun?
Sally Jenkins brings news of two competitions organised by the British Haiku Society.
October 03, 2011
Writing Competitions – The Way To Win
"In my quest for success I’ve started reading ‘Writing Competitions – the way to win’ by Iain Pattison and Alison Chisholm. It covers short story, poetry and article writing contests,'' writes Sally Jenkins.
September 26, 2011
Work Your Way Magazine
Sally Jenkins brings details of a new magazine aimed at freelance, self-employed and entrepreneurial mums.
September 19, 2011
San Francisco And Writer’s Digest
Sally Jenkins dips into an American writing magazine.
September 12, 2011
Emerald Writing Workshops Competitions 2012
"Emerald Writing Workshops 2012 Competition Calendar is out now!'' writes Sally Jenkins.
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September 05, 2011
Filthy Rich
Sally Jenkins suggests that in creating characters it may be OK for an author to go OTT once in a while.
August 29, 2011
Opportunities In Yours Magazine
Yours is a fortnightly lifestyle magazine targeting women aged 55+ and offers several slots for getting into print, says Sally Jenkins.
August 22, 2011
The Best Man To Die
"Whenever we write we are creating evidence for the historians of the future. Whether our work is published or not someone may stumble upon it in the years to come and marvel at how primitive our lives were at the start of the 21st century!'' says Sally Jenkins.
August 15, 2011
West Country Writers’ Association Competitions 2011
"If you fancy a visit to Bath next April, have a go at one (or both) of these annual competitions run by the West Country Writers’ Association,'' Sally Jenkins suggests.
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August 08, 2011
The New Writer Magazine
Sally Jenkins introduces us to a new quarterly writing magazine.
August 01, 2011
Help For Heroes Poetry Competition
Sally Jenkins brings news of a worthwhile competition.
July 25, 2011
Writing With Dyslexia
"Next time you’re struggling to find the right word or trying to decide whether an apostrophe is required, be thankful that you can easily browse the thesaurus or check in your grammar textbook. Some people aren’t so lucky but still battle through to make a success of writing,'' says Sally Jenkins.
July 18, 2011
Beak Books Novel Writing Competition plus a Mini Saga
"Beak Books is a new, independent publishing company looking for talented writers. An agent isn’t necessary but original ideas plus a willingness to promote your work is essential,'' announces Sally Jenkins.
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July 11, 2011
Originality Or Marketability?
"When pitching to publishers and agents, would-be novelists are often advised to state where their book sits in relation to other authors, i.e. whose novels are similar to theirs. Publishers like a novel that fits neatly into a specific genre so that it can be easily marketed,'' writes Sally Jenkins.
July 04, 2011
Using Old Photos As A Writing Prompt
Sally Jenkins suggests that looking at old photographs can set the literary creative juices flowing.
June 27, 2011
Novel Writing Competitions 2011
Sally Jenkins brings details of two novel-writing competitions.
June 20, 2011
The Post-Birthday World
Sally Jenkins comments on a novel by Lionel Shriver.
June 13, 2011
Poetry Competitions
Sally Jenkins brings details of three poetry competitions.
June 06, 2011
New Stories For Old
Sally Jenkins advises writers to rework some of their old matrial which failed to make it into print.
May 30, 2011
Competition Entry Fees
"How much are you prepared to pay to enter a writing competition?'' asks writer Sally Jenkins.
May 23, 2011
Prima
Sally Jenkins tells of opoortunities to write for the monthly women's magazine, Prima.
May 16, 2011
40p An Hour
Sally Jenkins brings literary news which is both encouraging and sobering.
May 09, 2011
Write About The Royal Wedding
Sally Jenkins spotlights opportunies to write about royal weddings.
May 02, 2011
Here's The Good News
"Over the last few months I’ve been submitting stuff into a big black hole with every editor ignoring me. However, patience and perseverance has paid off and in the last couple of weeks I’ve had a handful of positive responses,'' reports Sally Jenkins.
April 25, 2011
The Kindle Debate
Are you a fan of the Kindle and similar e-book readers or do you like to turn real pages and enjoy the smell of a new book?
Sally Jenkins would welcome your views.
April 18, 2011
Life Coaching for Writers
Sally Jenkins tells of the opportunity to receive a telephone life coaching session.
April 12, 2011
Faith Lost And Found - 4
Ronnie Bray tells how he became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
April 11, 2011
Olympic Storytellers Wanted
Sally Jenkins informs us of a golden opportunity for anyone with a creative leaning to get involved in the 2012 London Olympics.
April 04, 2011
Fiction Addiction – An Online Womag Writers’ Circle
Sally Jenkins brings details of a web site which offers help to women's magazine fiction writers who would like someone to cast en eye over their work.
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March 28, 2011
Creative Writing Courses To Be Won
Sally Jenkins brings news of competitions for places on creative writing courses.
March 21, 2011
World Book Night
Sally Jenkins celebrated World Book Night at a special event in Birmingham.
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March 14, 2011
Paper Lanterns by Christine Coleman
"Technology is making life easier today but will we be leaving anything of our lives behind us when we are gone?,'' muses Sally Jenkins after being entertained by a self-published Christine Coleman novel.
March 07, 2011
Writing Serials For Women's Magazines
Sally Jenkins brings news of a writing course to be held in Derby next month.
Do visit Sally's informative Web site http://sallyjenkins.wordpress.com
February 28, 2011
Ideas For Writers
"Don't wait for inspiration to strike,'' Sally Jenkins advises writers, providing sources to generate ideas.
February 21, 2011
How to Write a Novel
...the prospect of writing anything longer than about 3,000 words terrifying!...
But Sally Jenkins now thinks that writing a novel may be possible.
February 14, 2011
Two American Short Story Markets
Sally Jenkins tells of two markets for short stories on the other side of the Big Pond.
February 07, 2011
The Other Hand
...The terrible events in this book haunt the reader because they are probably happening to someone, somewhere, right now. I’d love to tell you more about the story itself but the blurb on the back of the book reads, “once you have read it, you’ll want to tell your friends about it. When you do please don’t tell them what happens. The magic is in how it unfolds.”...
Sally Jenkins enjoys a novel by Chris Cleave.
January 31, 2011
Become a Weekend Writer
Sally Jenkins offers more tips to budding writers on getting into print.
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January 24, 2011
This England
Sally Jenkins suggests a good market to aim at for those wanting to have a go at non-fiction writing.
January 17, 2011
Can Men Write Romance?
Columnist Sally Jenkins wonders whether a man can describe the emotional roller coaster women travel when they think they have found "the one''.
January 10, 2011
The Enfield Mayor’s Poetry Competition
January 03, 2011
Reader's Digest Competition
Sally Jenkins brings news of a Reader's Digest story competition - and concerns regarding the copyright of competition entgries.
Do visit Sally's Web site which is of interest to both readers and writers http://sallyjenkins.wordpress.com
December 27, 2010
Diversify
Sally Jenkins relays the message that it may be possible to earn a living as a writer without being picked up by a major publisher.
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December 20, 2010
Are You Ready For Christmas 2011?
...In those lazy days between Christmas and New Year, push the Quality Streets to one side, turn off the television and write a couple of stories or articles. It will be much easier to do it now whilst the tree is still up, the weather is cold and the radio is playing Slade...
Sally Jenkins suggests that you should write about Christmas while still in a Christmassy mood,
December 13, 2010
Writers’ News
Sally Jenkins suggests that you should consider submitting articles to Writers' News.
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December 06, 2010
Writing Lives
Giving up the day job and writing full time may not be the best option, says Sally Jenkins.
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November 29, 2010
Iain McDowall
...I found it a great relief to know that I am not the only one who puts off working on my ideas because I’m scared that they’ll crumble into nothing when I start trying to put them into words...
Sally Jenkins is reassured by words from crime writer Iain McDowall.
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November 22, 2010
Romantic Novelists' Association - New Writer's Scheme
New columnist Sally Jenkins tells of a scheme which provides unpublished authors with a comprehensive report on a full-length romance novel.
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