September Newsletter

WRITE ON!

LA Writers/entrepreneurs, stop by for the September Write On!/Guided Goals hangout on Wednesday, September 2, from 1 to 3pm, at Peet’s Coffee, 1854 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles 90025. RSVP on Facebook.

Post your September Goals on Write On Online or Facebook and be entered in a drawing to win a book from Michael Wiese Productions. Congratulations to this month’s goal-posting winner Robert Wright, who won a copy of Shoot like Tarantino by Christopher Kenworthy.

Write On Online has regular, ongoing content, including Q&As; Write On! Wednesdays; Guest Columns; and more.

NEWS

Write On Online’s Facebook page has again been included in The Write Life’s Top Facebook Groups for Writers. Thanks, The Write Life! Check out the entire list.

Shannon Luders-Manuel published her first piece in the online black women’s magazine For Harriet​, entitled “What it Means to be Mixed Race during the Fight for Black Lives.” Her article has received over 30,000 shares since August 12th.

The paperback edition of Maxine Nunes’ mystery novel, Dazzled, is now out, and the special — less than half price — is ending soon. Read a sample on Amazon.

Lee Gale Gruen’s short story, “A New Stage in Life,” will be published by Chicken Soup for the Soul. It will be available in bookstores on October 6, 2015 in their book called: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible.

Get the free e-book iteration of Carolyn Howard Johnson’s multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter that BookBaby is offering to their customers. This edition has been updated just for them—and you. Those who already have the paperback will benefit from having an e-copy because of the ease of using it as a reference by searching important keywords for promotion. Get the ebook for free until September 29, 2015. (While the paperback is not free, it is available for a discounted price on Amazon.)

Check out the book trailer for Goodbye Parkinson’s Hello Life, to be released by Divine Arts in January 2016.

New Media Film Festival: Honoring Stories Worth Telling. Use promo code twitter10 to save $10 off New Media Scripts category at NewMediaFilmFestival.com.

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Do your kids love to write? Want to encourage them to hone and expand their writing skills? Check out Purple Pencil Adventures: Writing Prompts for Kids of All Ages. Although it’s geared towards kids, there are plenty of prompts adults can use to exercise those writing muscles! Write on!

POPULOVE.net is looking for writers to contribute posts about Pop Music, Community Awareness, and more.  Interested? Contact amanda@populove.net,

The Tahoma Literary Review is accepting narrative nonfiction submissions on any subject. Full guidelines are here. Also accepting fiction and poetry submissions. They currently pay between $30 and $100.

Nowster.com is accepting submissions for content around technology, startups, and pop culture. Contact Steven for more information.

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Sign up for the Guided Goals‘ newsletter and receive “5 Ways to Improve Your Productivity.” Guided Goals offers coaching and project management services, as well as tools and advice to put you on the path to success. Check out the Goal of the Week, posted Mondays.

EVENTS

September 2: Write On!/Guided Goals September Hangout from 1 – 3pm at Peet’s Coffee, 1854 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles 90025. We’ll have a table reserved inside. RSVP on Facebook.

September 4: Friday Night Social with Scriptwriters Network and Jen Grisanti at The Barrel Room, 8913 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, starting at 6:30pm. RSVP on Meetup.

September 11 – 13: Story Expo in Los Angeles.

September 24: Digital Family Presents Digital Family Conversations at The Crest in Westwood at 7:30pm. Jay Samit, CEO of SeaChange International in conversation with David Bloom. Tickets are $15. Use discount code DFC5 for $5 off. RSVP on Facebook too.

October 7: Write On!/Guided Goals October Hangout from 1 – 3pm at Peet’s Coffee, 1854 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles 90025. RSVP on Facebook.

Write On! Members: Let me know if you have a book being released or some awesome news, so we can include it in the next newsletter. Also, check out the Write On Online Facebook Page for regular opportunities to share your books and blogs: Tuesdays: Boast your Blog, Thursdays: Share your Twitter, and Fridays: Flaunt your Fan Page.

FRIENDS OF WRITE ON!

For even more writing support, check out BookPod, an online social platform for authors and aspiring authors centered around the world of books and publishing. Interested in joining BookPod? Email Jennifer Brody.

Need a transcriber? CLK Transcription can help! CLK employs more than 30 highly trained transcriptionists … and has great rates. Email carollee@clktranscription.com for more information.

iScript.com has added a new audiobook component to their offerings. Now, you can get high-quality audiobooks made of your writing!

Orange County Writers, check out Lit Central OC, an online magazine for news, reviews, craft articles and more for writers in the Orange County area.

Like Michael Wiese Productions on Facebook to learn about contests, workshops, special events, and new releases from the number one publisher of film books in the world.

Need quality printing at affordable prices? Check out PRINT-Xpress. From banners and posters to brochures and business cards and everything in between, they’ve got you covered. Contact Sam or Carolyn for more information.

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Guided Goals: Define, Plan & Achieve Your Goals. Like Guided Goals on Facebook and follow on Twitter. Email Deckerling@gmail.com or call 310.908.8980 for more information!