Category Archives: Contests

Random Acts of Kindness Day 3: Win even MORE!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by BECCA PUGLISI

WOOT! Day three of celebrating Random Acts of Kindness in the writing community! As I mentioned yesterday, the Industry is showing their own RAOK spirit and appreciation for writers by offering some amazing RAOK gifts for you to win. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness Day 2: Win, Win, WIN!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by BECCA PUGLISI

How great was yesterday? I loved seeing all the Random Acts of Kindness throughout the writing community. A big thank you to all the great Bloggers & Tweeters & FBers who made this secret blitz happen–just another example of why … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Contests, Emotion, Emotion Thesaurus Guide, Random Acts of Kindness, RAOK for Writers | 41 Comments

KM Weiland on Reverse Outlining

Posted on January 30, 2012 by BECCA PUGLISI

I am THRILLED to feature writing guru K.M. Weiland on the blog today to discuss Outlining. As a reformed panser, I have seen my writing evolve by embracing outlining techniques. And while I’m not a full outliner yet, it is … Continue reading →

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Promoting Like a Pro Without Driving Yourself (or Anyone Else) Crazy

Posted on October 10, 2011 by BECCA PUGLISI

Today, I’m swapping posts with Donna Gephart, author of two published MG books with one more on the way. Donna is a smart, funny writer who heads my face-to-face SCBWI group in south Florida, and I’m so incredibly excited to … Continue reading →

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CRACK the CODE WINNERS!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

It’s time to get out those combinations we sent you and see if your code has opened the PRIZE VAULT!! The rose carpet whispers under your feet as you approach the vault. Light gleams off the polished metal. You shake … Continue reading →

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CRACK the CODE Celebration!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

**CONTEST NOW CLOSED. CHECK IN TOMORROW to see if you CRACKED the CODE!** I can’t believe it. 2000+ followers! Continually you show us what a great community this is! And we are so grateful to be a part of it, … Continue reading →

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Good Things in 3’s GIVEAWAY

Posted on January 17, 2011 by BECCA PUGLISI

Lately, Becca and I have been rather obsessed with the number 3. Just over a week ago, we hit 1/3 of a million hits (333,333). Our follower count left behind the 1300’s and entered the 1400’s. And today, it’s our … Continue reading →

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KIDLIT CRITTERPALOOZA!

Posted on November 18, 2010 by BECCA PUGLISI

 Critter lunching w/ Calgary Blueboarders First off, I have to say what an honor it’s been to host CRITTER here in my home in Calgary, Alberta, and on The Bookshelf Muse. CRITTER, for those of you just tuning in, is … Continue reading →

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1000 Followers Contest & Mentorship Opportunity!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

1000 followers. Really there’s only one thing to say when something like this happens: THANK YOU. You are more awesome than baby seals and Pumpkin Spice lattes. You are more awesome than Chuck Norris’ mustache. You are even more awesome … Continue reading →

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Awesome Wins and How I Became a Murderer

Posted on May 10, 2010 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

First, the wins: TWO signed BOOKS in the recent Spread the Awesome Book Blogging Extravaganza hosted by the wonderbar ElanaJ. Which ones you ask? Escaping the Tiger Given away by Christina Farley Woods Runner Given away by Suzette Saxton Winning … Continue reading →

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