KRISTAN!

Kristan, e-mail me your address and to whom you’d like the book addressed (Kristan, Kristan the Magnificent, etc.) to meghan (at) meghanward (dot) com. Then, whenever you’re ready, send me 20 pages of your manuscript or a short story, and I will critique it and [...]]]> The winner of this month’s Writerland contest is …

KRISTAN!

Kristan, e-mail me your address and to whom you’d like the book addressed (Kristan, Kristan the Magnificent, etc.) to meghan (at) meghanward (dot) com. Then, whenever you’re ready, send me 20 pages of your manuscript or a short story, and I will critique it and send it back to you within a week.

And now for a few links. My list is going to be short for the next few weeks because I have DEADLINES.

Alan Rinzler has a great post on shelf wars at bookstores, including an interview with agent and former owner of Cody’s bookstore, Andy Ross.

Chris at Upstart Crow reminds writers to have patience, which I blogged about not long ago, but I think some of us need more patience than others!

Via Shelly at Market My Words, a post from Bubble Cow on how to find and keep your readers.

According to Kristin at Pub Rants, there’s a rumor that several of the six big publishers are coming out with new boiler plate contracts soon.

Anne over at Piedmont Writer discusses the drawbacks of having too many followers.

Sierra has a fabulous story about the word fortitude.

You can save the earth by changing your font.

And last but never least, from Galley Cat, how to make an iPad cover out of an old book, the Library of Congress is going to store ALL tweets, and a cat who loves his iPad:

Happy Weekend!

1. Your name/screen name 2. Where you’re [...]]]> I’m extending my followers contest until Thursday, April 15, at midnight, so you have until then to get your taxes done and to comment below. All you have to do is follow me over there on the sidebar where it says Google Friend Connect and then tell me:

1. Your name/screen name
2. Where you’re located
3. Your blog/website if you have one
4. Your favorite ice cream

It’s okay if you’re already a follower, but you still have to comment below! I’ll choose a name from among my followers who have commented and send you an autographed copy (addressed to you) of Daniel Alarcón’s A Secret Miracle: The Novelist’s Handbook, and I’ll throw in a 20-page critique of a short story or book excerpt of your choice. My favorite part about getting new followers is making new blog friends. Who knew there were many awesome writing blogs out there! I wish I had time to keep up with them all.

And here are my own responses:

1. Meghan Ward
2. Berkeley, CA
3. www.writerland.com (or www.meghanward.com/blog)
4. I just ate a bunch of Americone Dream, which I love, but I’m also a big fan of Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch, Everything But The, and many, many more!

Happy weekend!

1. Your name/screen name 2. Where you’re located 3. Your blog/website [...]]]> It’s that time of year again—time for a followers contest! All you have to do is follow me over there on the sidebar where it says Google Friend Connect (and if you’re already following me, you can win, too!). Then comment below telling me:

1. Your name/screen name
2. Where you’re located
3. Your blog/website if you have one
4. Your favorite ice cream

I’ll choose a name from among my followers Sunday night and send you a personalized autographed copy (addressed to you) of Daniel Alarcón’s A Secret Miracle: The Novelist’s Handbook AND, because I’m in a good mood after making my goals yesterday, I’ll throw in a 20-page critique of a short story or book excerpt. So come on, lurkers, don’t be shy! We bloggers love followers, and we love comments, so step right up and say hello!