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StoryCraft Fiction Development

2010-08-24T23:58:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
Saytue here, long time no write;) For a minute I actually forgot I had this blog, but I'm back and is so excited to be writing this post, because I have found such a great writer software. However, this is only targeting those of you who are into fiction, screen plays, novels or short stories writing.

To be honest, under no circumstances I would be putting this product out there if it wasn't worth taking a look at. My time is valuable as well as yours and I think both of us will appreciate honesty;)

With that said, read below:

StoryCraft, One Of The First And Most Respected Story-writing Software
Programs, Guides You Through The Entire Process Of Writing
Novels And Screenplays! Write Stories, Learn Craft Of Fiction,
Professional And Wanna-be Writers Alike!

"So, What's In It For Me"?

ERASES WRITER'S BLOCK BY SIMPLIFYING THE REAL WRITING PROCESS ~ StoryCraft guides you through the whole process of creating and developing your stories, and they offer quick access to your word processor for each stage of your story so that you can quickly record your ideas — no interruptions, no delays, no excuses.

PERFECTS YOUR STORY'S PREMISE ~ By Using StoryCraft, your basic story idea becomes a simple concise story Concept that will form the solid foundation on which you will build your story.

ESTABLISHES THE IDEAL CATEGORY FOR YOUR STORY ~ Once you have your Story Concept, StoryCraft leads you almost effortlessly towards the decision of which Story Category (action, character, or epic) to use to develop precisely the kind of story you most need and want to write.

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"StoryCraft Writers Software adopts a simple yet powerfully effective system known as the 5 "Jarvis Method Writing Stages," which simplify the entire process of writing the novel, screenplay, play, or short story."

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Publish America Submission Process

2009-12-20T15:41:00.001-08:00

Here are some questions people have asked and the answers are below

How can you publish without charging me a fee?

Just like any other traditional publisher, we earn our income by selling books, not by charging publishing fees to our authors. We pay our authors a royalty payment for each book sold. By 2006 we had paid out more than $1 million in royalties. We sell a book every sixteen seconds every day.

How long will it take to publish my book?

It depends. Factors that affect the production time that are beyond our control include how well written the manuscript is and how quickly the author can work with us during the process.

We can release a book in as little as six to eight weeks from the signing of the contract; however, most books will be released in four to six months from the signing of the contract.

All authors published with Publish America sign a contract to have their work published. As such, we can only enter a contract with those authors who are eighteen (18) or older.

Do you accept submissions from my country?

Currently, PublishAmerica is open to submissions from the United States, Canada, Western Europe, India, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

What genres are you interested in seeing?

PublishAmerica is currently open to all genres except:
Coffee table books
Screenplays/scripts/movies
Theses
Text-books
Gift Books
Books of quotes

How long does my book have to be?

In general, we require books have a minimum of 4,000 words. Poetry books must contain at least 50 poems. Children's picture books must be a minimum of five pages and no more than 45.

There is no upper page or word count limit for what we consider.

We can consider works in progress or shorter works to which the author would like to add material in order to meet the minimum requirements. Please fill out the form below to contact us about such a book.

I want to include illustrations in my book. Is that OK?
Will you provide illustrations for my book?
Can you recommend an illustrator?

Yes. Please do include illustrations, pictures or graphics that you want considered when submitting your manuscript.

PublishAmerica does have an in-house illustration service for our children's picture books. If you are interested in this service, please contact us via the form below. We cannot recommend outside illustrators.

For more information, visit the site!

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Peachtree Publisher Accepting Submissions

2009-12-16T16:05:00.001-08:00

nullnullnullPeachtree Publishers are accepting submissions for children writers. Please visit http://www.peachtree-online.com for more information.

The guidelines are as follow:
For children’s picture books, send full manuscript.
For all others, send either full manuscript OR table of contents plus three sample chapters.

Peachtree does not accept query letters where no manuscript is included.
Peachtree currently publishes the following categories:

Children’s fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, middle readers, young adult books;
Education, parenting, self-help, and health books of interest to the general trade;
NOTE: Peachtree does not publish historical novels (except children’s/young adult), science fiction, fantasy, romance, westerns, horror, poetry, short stories, plays, business, scientific or technical reference, or books intended specifically as textbooks.

FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS:

Send biographical material about the author (past publishing credentials, education, etc.)
Include a self-addressed, stamped #10 (letter-sized) envelope (SASE) for a response. If no SASE is included, no response will be given.
If you would like your materials returned, please send an appropriately-sized envelope with adequate postage. Submissions without sufficient postage will not be returned, but will be recycled by our office.
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please do not send original artwork or original manuscripts. Send only copies, as Peachtree is not responsible for the return or condition of submissions. Artwork in general is not required. The publisher reserves the right to select the illustrator.

Peachtree cannot accept manuscript submissions via fax or email. We will not review any manuscript sent on CD or diskette. All manuscripts must be sent by US Mail. Submissions should be addressed to Helen Harriss, Acquisitions Editor.

Peachtree receives approximately 20,000 submissions each year. We make every effort to review all submissions in a timely manner. Please do not contact our office regarding status. Please be aware that the submissions process usually takes upwards of 6-9 months to complete, as we strive to give every manuscript the attention it deserves.

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Let's Go Barefoot With Barefoot Books

2009-12-16T15:48:00.003-08:00

Barefoot books is accepting writing submissions for children writers.

Something all parents need for their chid(ren). Buy books, toys, puzzles, & gifts, for all your child(ren) needs. Visit http://Saytue-Saye.barefootbooks.com.

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Self Publishing Vs. Publisher's

2009-11-29T20:48:00.000-08:00

Every writer dream is to have their work in print as well as to make money from what they love best. One thing for sure is the difference between self publishing and a company publishing a book. Self publishers have all the rights and revenue and will have to stay committed and dedicated to marketing their work 100%. Publishing with a company can be an ease if the author doesn't want to deal with the stressfulness of the necessary actions needed in order to get their work in as many people hands as possible. It all depends on how far the writer is willing to go to reach his or her goal.

Some publisher's such as Author House and Dorrance Publisher charge a large fee just to publish author's work, but why should an author pay to get published if the publisher find the work interesting? It might be easier to some folk to spend about $20,000 because no hard work is done on the author's part and the author's work will be found in a popular bookstore like Barnes and Noble, but half of the money made will be paid to the publisher just for doing the job that the author didn't want to do. Getting a manuscript accepted to these companies and many others can be challenging but being professional and following the submission guidelines are very important. They are the keys to a rejection or acceptance.

Many self publisher's are turning to online publisher's, such as Lulu. Lulu allow authors to upload their manuscript, create a unique front and back cover with their book cover design template, and set their own prices. Help is within reach at www.lulu.com for author's that want a distribution package: ISBN number, custom design, editing, marketing, and world wide print at places like Borders, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more! Authors who choose not to get the distribution package will basically have to do all the marketing themselves, but there are free marketing tools: widgets, storefront, Google book search, web banners and buttons. There are websites to promote at WeRead and Intrepid Media. The key to being successful with online publisher's is using all the free tools to their maximum.

Being a best seller writer is terrific and requires hard work and dedication. No matter how it is done, the outcome is rewarding. Learn from rejection and keep reading more, searching, and staying positive.

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Art of The Month

2009-11-29T20:41:00.000-08:00

Art Within Words is accepting illustrations and portraits to feature on its site. Please email "Art" to saytya@gmail.com or read the guidelines at http://www.artwithinwords.web.officelive.com/.

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Linking: All Poets Post Your Piece Here! I'll Start First....

2009-10-23T12:52:00.000-07:00

A Real Man is Hard to Find

Pieces of the puzzle are finally together

The answer is still at hand

Obstacles faced on this fantastic journey will someday benefit his strength

The courage to love deep

In his heart his children sleep

To be in their lives

Day by day

Night by night

Second by second

Keeps him hoping,

Alive,

Keeps him to strive for a better life

He is going,

Strolling

Like an energizer battery

His family stays tight like a knot in a tie

When it unfolds,

His family is in line

A real man is hard to find!

A real man knows how to love a woman

Caresses it with his pleasant voice

He encourages,

Empowers,

And enlightens her mind

When she is weak in her mind,

Body,

Spirit

His affectionate nature gives her no choice

It lets her accept love “as is”

His knowledge of a perfect home is with his family

That is why he live

Continue moving forward

Never giving up

He put food on the table as he washes up

All the baggage that is put on him

He stays strong for his dame and children

He lifts his hands high and higher

Never letting them fall

The power of a united family is what keeps them build up standing tall

Like an alter build from bricks

It would take more than a hurricane to thrash its walls

The only element that is not kept a secret is his courage and honesty to love

“A Good Man is Hard to Find “, wrote Flannery O Conner

A good man has polite manners, says the old lady

His smile is soft

And gestures are acceptable in taking charge

He hides his punctual emotion far beneath the heartache

His adversary is past experience

Naturalizing his image

He speak with such intelligence

Acts upon deep thought

Regardless of all of these things

His manhood is pure as earth

Responsibility is taken care of

Actions are based on factual beliefs

“A Good Man is hard to find”

A real man is he

By: Saytue Saye

Getting Started With Poetry.... Steps to market and submission process

2009-10-23T12:24:00.000-07:00

Do you want to learn how to write? Well, you've come to the write place. If you are already a "writer" then keep reading the steps to marketing and submission process!

Here are eight steps to the marketig and submission process. Make sure you follow and read carefully, remember that you're already pursing your dream.

1.Read and keep reading....

If you don't read different kinds of poetry, you'll never advance your skills. Studying the masters is manditory, but it's also great to read what others are writing ad publishing. Read magazines, journals, chapbooks, and collections for multiple voices. Remember, don't rush to publish until you feel like you've written your best.

2. Know what you write best and are interested in...

Experiment all shades of poetry, from free verse to ballad, but also know wht style you're comfortable with that conveys your "real" voice. Know markets that publishes works similar to yours.

3. Learn the industry...

There is a correct way of submitting and publishing poems. Learn all you can by reading and writing. The internet is also a helpful source.

4. Research markets...

You can always google "Poets Market" or "Publishers for poets" to find different markets. The library will also be a great help. When you find a market you like, you should always study several issues to get a feel of the style and content that they're looking for. If a market isn't online, send for guidlines and sample copies. Guidelines give you the juice on what an editor expects.

5.Start slowly...

Don't rush into sending your poems.

6.Be Professional...

Always show professionalism in your submissions. Always follow guidelines that are mentioned from the editor. Submit a clean manuscript. Make sure you include a SASE(self- addressed stamped evelope) with your submissions and inquiry, because it shows respect to the editor and the process. It also shows that you take your work seriously.

7. Keep track of your submissions...

8.Learn from rejection...

Rejection is not a slip to doubt yourself or give up on what you love doing.

Never send the only copies of your work. Create a folder for your poems tat are submitted. Make a tracking system so you know where your poems are: index cards, chart, notebook, etc. Note the titles, publications, press or contest, date, returned or accepted.
By: Saytue Saye

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