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#tuesdaytease

Okay, so Tuesday teases are supposed to be little snippets of the books or stories you are currently writing, editing, or working on.

Today, I want to do something a little different for my “tease” and tease a workshop I was just notified I will be giving at the National Romance Writers of America conference this July in Ontario, Canada.

I am so honored to be able to present at a national conference of romance writers.

So stinking honored!

So the title of my workshop is ENTERING CONTESTS AS A MARKETING TOOL.

I first gave this workshop a few years ago to my local chapter and I am also presenting it at the Maine Writers Retreat in May. Here’s the description….

As writers, we know finding new readers can be difficult. The advent of the pandemic shutdown made it next to impossible for writers to meet new readers face-to-face at places like book signings, library events, or conferences.  Social media only gets you so far, and let’s be honest: wouldn’t we all rather be writing than marketing our books?

Have you ever considered entering a contest to find new readers? It’s a unique mindset because most people enter contests to, well, win them!

Come hear why I believe entering writing contests is an effective marketing strategy and tool for getting your books into the hands of new-to-you readers.

This workshop explores the ins and outs of contest submissions, the ones that are right for you, where to find them, and the things you should consider before entering one.

If you are a member of RWA ( yay!) I hope you will consider attending the national conference this year. It will be at Niagra Falls on the Canadian side, someplace I have never been. I’m looking forward to being a tourist and exploring Canada while I’m there.

When things like this happen to me it really validates that what I am doing with my life – writing romance – is what I AM supposed to be doing with my life.

That’s just a little mental health thought for my day…

Be well, kids. ~ Peg

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A cool interview…

A week or so ago, I was honored to be interviewed along with Clair Brett, romance writer and former President of RWA, on Turning Pages by host, Margaret Porter.

I forgot to post the interview here, so since I just remembered…here ya go.

(I swear this menopause brain is killing me!)

Also, note to self: the next time you are interviewed for television, wear something that shows off your 70-pound weight loss and not something that makes you look bigger than you are!

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A contest with your name on it – if you like to write blurbs!

My wonderful New Hampshire chapter of RWA is holding a BLURB contest. Details are below, but this is a great way to get some reader eyes on a blurb for a book you’re writing to see how it stands up! Afterall,you want that blurb to attract readers to your work, don’t you??!!

NHRWA’s 2024 Romance Novel Blurb* Contest

Win a Consultation with a Professional Editor

—and Attract Your Ideal Readers—

in 200 words or less!

HAVE AN UNPUBLISHED ROMANCE NOVEL?

IS YOUR BOOK BLURB STRONG ENOUGH TO HOOK READERS TO BUY?

* What’s a blurb? It’s “…a short description of a book that is usually found on its back cover. Its purpose is to entice readers into buying the book by revealing details about its plot, setting, or subject. Blurbs are often 150-200 words long, though this may vary between genres and publishers.” (Reedsy.com)

A select group of romance readers will score your blurb on characters, intrigue, goal, motivation, conflict, and grammar.  The top 10 scored blurbs will be reviewed and scored by three industry professionals – a book publisher, a librarian, and an indie Romance bookstore owner.

The three highest-scoring entrants (from a maximum of 100 entries) will win a short copy review and follow-up consultation ($100 value) with one of these renowned editors:

·         Anna J. Stewart Services for Writers – Anna J. Stewart (authorannastewart.com)

·         Robin Baskerville robin.baskerville.23104 – Editorial Freelancers Association (the-efa.org)

·         Rona Gofstein Certified Book Coach & Manuscript Muse (ronagofstein.com)

Winners also receive a digital certificate plus a digital contest sticker/badge advertising their accomplishment that can be featured on websites, Facebook, emails, etc.

How and When to Enter:

On or after March 15, 2024, submit an application that includes a PDF of your blurb and a fee of $20 per contest submission (maximum of two; fee is $15 for New Hampshire Romance Writers of America members) See https://nhrwa.wordpress.com/special-events/2024-blurb-contest/

1.     Submissions will close on April 30 or earlier if 100 qualified submissions have been received.  If submissions close, it will be clearly stated on the contest webpage.

Don’t delay! Polish your blurb and submit your contest application before our submission maximum is reached!

For more information, see https://nhrwa.wordpress.com/special-events/2024-blurb-contest/

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#KindleVella workshop reminder

Hey kids – just popping in to remind all you romance writers and RWA members that I’m presenting a workshop this Saturday on the RWA website for those of you who want to know about Kindle Vella.

Here’s the link to join – it’s $25 for RWA members and $ 50 for non. And you don’t have to write romance to join us. The KindleVella platform is open to all genres of fiction writing. : Kindleforbeginners

If you’ve been considering adding your work to this platform, this class is for you. I’ll tell you all the ins and outs to get your story uploaded and in front of new readers.

Hope to see you Saturday.

This is a Zoom workshop and the link will be sent to you if you register. The class is being recorded.

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