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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

IWSG Post Day and Announcing a Contest!

For those of you participating in the IWSG posting on your blogs, today is the day you throw your securities to the wind or offer words of encouragement. If you are a blogger, we encourage you to join us. Full description and sign up HERE.

IWSG Contest!

Open to everyone and anyone with a blog or a Twitter, Google+, or Facebook account.

Help us spread the word about our new site! The Facebook Page is already rocking. Let people know the two ways they can benefit from the IWSG website:

1 - It’s a database of information, focusing on major links, other databases, and resources for writers. Topics include writing tips; publishers, agents, and queries; self-publishing; marketing; contests; publications; and services. Each page is a wealth of information, leading to some of the top sites for authors, and we also post information to help writers every Monday.

2 - The IWSG itself – the first Wednesday of every month is the official posting day for those with blogs. Members post their insecurities, frustrations, and concerns, and others stop by to offer encouragement and advice. The kindness and words of wisdom have kept writers going when they were ready to quit. Many have discovered solutions to their problems. Friendships have been forged and critique partners established.

Help us spread the word –
Tweeting – one entry
Google+ post – two entries
Facebook post – five entries
Blog post – ten entries

We have two prize packages that will be awarded:

Package one - North America only-
Autographed copy of Dead Witness by Joylene Nowall Butler
Autographed copy of The Circle of Friends, Book V…Heather by L. Diane Wolfe
Autographed copy of Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK by L. Diane Wolfe
Autographed copies of The Keepers of Sulbreth and The Greater Good by Susan Gourley, plus swag

Package two – International-
5 page critique of a manuscript and a blog badge/banner from Michelle Wallace
EBook of How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now by L. Diane Wolfe
First chapter critique from Lynda R. Young
All three eBooks of the Cassa series by Alex J. Cavanaugh
EBooks Christine's Odyssey & Saving Sam by J.L. Campbell

As you spread the word, come back and fill out the form below.

Contest is open until December 16 – winners will be announced December 18.

Thanks everyone for helping us reach even more writers!


And the winners are…

North America Package:

International Package:

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped spread the word!

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42 comments:

  1. J.L. CampbellDecember 4, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Tweeting this post, for starters. Good luck to everyone!

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  2. Angela BrownDecember 4, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Scheduled a tweet and shared on FB :-) I love this group!

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  3. L. Diane WolfeDecember 4, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Shared today on my blog and will Tweet, too.

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  4. PK HREZODecember 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Exciting! Just did some tweeting! :)

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  5. Pat HattDecember 4, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Tweeted this post away at my bay

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  6. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Sounds like a fun way to spread the news. Tweeting, G+ing and FBing! I'll write up a blog a little later.

    M.L. Swift, Writer

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  7. Michelle WallaceDecember 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I shared it on my blog today. I'm off to post it to FB.
    Writer In Transit

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  8. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I am not really a writer but for the writers out there, that sounds like a really good contest.

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  9. Stephen TrempDecember 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Just Tweeted it!

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  10. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I'll duck out of the contest, so someone else can be a WINNER! I just wanted to stop by and wave hello to all the newbie members who've signed up. :D

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  11. Elsie AmataDecember 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    I shared it on my blog today. Awesome possum and great job to everyone! You guys rock!

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  12. SK AnthonyDecember 4, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Rolling sleeves up and spreading the news! :)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Cool contest with nice prizes. Thanks!

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  14. Christine RainsDecember 4, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Fantastic contest! :)

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  15. Margo KellyDecember 4, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Great idea! I've blogged, tweeted, and posted on FB. Thanks, Margo

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  16. Joylene Nowell ButlerDecember 4, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Alex, I'm very glad to be part of this. One thing (lol) my book's called Dead Witness. Haha, but considering the way I constructed my email to you, I can see where you got the title. Ooy, it's been a weird winter already.

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  17. BevimusDecember 4, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Just tweeted!

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  18. Mary AalgaardDecember 4, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I'll tweet now, then get busy on facebook & the blog.
    Yay!
    Play off the Page

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  19. cleemckenzieDecember 4, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    I love contests! The more books on my shelves, the better.

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  20. E. ArroyoDecember 4, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Awesome. Will spread the word.

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  21. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks, everyone!

    Joylene, I will fix that!

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  22. Philip Verghese 'Ariel'December 4, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Alex and Co,
    Happy to be here again
    Yet another Wednesday to celebrate!!
    Happy to note that i just posted this in my fb g+ twitter etc
    Hey why don;t you provide a share button in IWSG pages, so that people who visit here can directly post it in their social sites, My December Installment here is on this share button, pl provide one here too so that word can spread fast without individually visiting their social pages
    Happy IWSG Time to All my dear friends here,
    Best Regards
    Phil

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  23. Suzanne FurnessDecember 4, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Will tweet this post!

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  24. Susan Gourley/KelleyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Am sharing everywhere all day long.

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  25. jessika fleckDecember 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Very cool! I love IWSG - it keeps me blogging and who doesn't love inspiration?!

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  26. Michael Di GesuDecember 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Count me in…. I will get to spreading the word within the next week. CRAZY blogging week and playing catch up.

    I've missed SOOOO MUCH!

    Thanks you guys for all your hard work and generosity!!!!!

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  27. EllaDecember 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I'll play! Yes, I can spread the word~ I love IWSG-always so many unique and encouraging posts~

    Thanks Captain and your crew!

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  28. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 4, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Thanks, everyone!! You guys rock.

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  29. Tammy TheriaultDecember 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    cute idea!

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  30. Sher A. HartDecember 5, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Did them all. The least I could do after I forgot to post my own IWSG. I also added a 50 page proofreading prize, details in the form.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 5, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Aw man, I blogged about this site when it first came out !lol

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  32. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Awesome!

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  33. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyDecember 5, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Sharing and tweeting!!

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  34. Tara TylerDecember 5, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    exciting!!! i keep telling people about it =) so glad it's here!

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  35. PatsyDecember 6, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    I made my post - now I'm busy trying to read as many of other people's as possible.

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  36. Adrienne ReiterDecember 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Fun! I'll spread the word. ;)

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  37. Peaches LedwidgeDecember 6, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    I'll tweet.

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  38. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comDecember 9, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    This robyn just tweeted.
    I love the IWSG.
    xoRobyn

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  39. Mina BurrowsDecember 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Okay. I showed the love on Twitter and Google+. :)

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  40. Tara TylerDecember 13, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    awesome contest & fabulous prizes!! thanks! love it!

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  41. Shah WhartonDecember 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Shared on my blog today (which I shared everywhere) and then I shared this post too! Excellent group, superb support, brilliant prizes. What's not to love? :) X

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  42. Philip Verghese 'Ariel'December 30, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    OMG!!!
    What a pleasant surprise!!
    I am the winner for the International Package.
    Keep up the good work of
    educating and encouraging
    the bloggers from around
    the world.
    Thanks Alex and all the
    team of IWSG for the selection
    and the prizes.
    Have a joyous holiday.
    And Wish You All A Blessed, Prosperous and Purposeful New Year 2014.

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