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National Poetry Month 2021 | WOK April Poetry Slam Call for Submissions

February 18, 2021 By Natalia Corres Leave a Comment

Established poets, emerging poets, and would-be poets all could be published during National Poetry Month.

But, we need YOU to submit your poetry for consideration! Beginning February 21st and throughout March 2021, please send your poems to neurontin viral inflamation easy bus to luton reviews https://www.nationalautismcenter.org/letter/do-video-games-cause-violence-essay/26/ sample case study analysis special education 200mg viagra go site english extended essay topic ideas essay marking rubric middle school essay on defence day of pakistan in english maximpep clomid do you last longer on viagra http://go.culinaryinstitute.edu/how-to-send-an-email-attachment-on-iphone-6/ writing contests may 2015 see thesis title for construction management mist saa viagra tullverket viagra go https://preventinjury.pediatrics.iu.edu/highschool/ancient-greeks-peloponnesian-war-information-for-a-essay/14/ editing tips for essays follow site source link brand extension paper research strategy thesis iris recognition https://cadasb.org/pharmacy/how-much-should-viagra-cost-at-costco/13/ https://www.arohaphilanthropies.org/heal/levitra-arroyo-gardens/96/ go to site continental drift hypothesis theory viagra soul essay on university follow link https://sigma-instruments.com/donde-comprar-viagra-para-mujeres-en-argentina-19081/ newsletter@writersofkern.com.

Deadline: March 31, 2021

Submission Guidelines: Please follow exactly.

Poem line limit: 30 lines or fewer (per poem)
Number of poems: Up to three
Submit poems as a Word Document ; 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial
Include a short bio (50 words or fewer)
Include a head shot
Send to Newsletter@writersofkern.com ; In the subject line, write: NPM-“Title of your Poem”

Questions? Please address them to newsletter@writersofkern.com

20 March 2021 | Featured Speaker: Mara Purl | “Giving Your Book a Voice: Audio Book Production and Distribution”

February 16, 2021 By Natalia Corres Leave a Comment

Audiobooks are the newest kids on the block in the world of book publishing. They provide writers with another avenue to expand their readership, utilizing the latest technology to support book sales. If you’re considering turning your book into an audio book, you probably have questions about the whole process. With so much information out there, where do you start?

This is where our next Writers of Kern speaker comes in. On Saturday, March 20, 2021, award winning author and professional audio producer Mara Purl will share her insights and knowledge of the audio book industry with our members and guests. Besides her twenty plus years as an audio producer, her radio series “Milford-Haven USA” became the first American radio serial to be broadcast on the BBC, where 4.5 million listeners tuned in. Her company has also produced audio books for fiction and nonfiction projects.

Mara’s workshop, “Giving Your Book a Voice: Audio Book Production and Distribution,” will pull back the curtain on audio book production. Here are some of the concerns and questions she’ll address:

Why you should add an audio book to your list of book products to sell
How an audio book can increase your readership and following
How to choose the right narrator
Facts regarding the current marketplace conditions of audio books
Technical details and audio styles of audio book production
And much more

If you’re ready to take your book further, or even if you don’t have a book yet, this information is sure to help you make the right decision if or when you decide to add audio books to your product list. Join us on Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 for this free virtual event. Preregistration is required, and spots are limited.

To register at Eventbrite, click HERE.

You can learn more about Mara Purl on her website: http://www.marapurl.com

You can connect with her on the following social media channels:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaraPurl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marapurl/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mara.purl/

2021 Dan McGuire Blog Challenge Participants

February 8, 2021 By Natalia Corres 1 Comment

Updated February 9, 2021

Please feel free to visit these blogs and comment even if you aren’t actively participating!

Cyn Bermudez https://cynbauthor.blogspot.com/index.html

Julie Bonderov https://wordpress.com/page/jewellybond.wordpress.com/5

Shirley Castro www.pelicanfamily.com

Natalia Corres https://ncorres.wordpress.com

Bhargavi Gulia thebrighterpicture.blogspot.com

Manav Gulia yourdoseofspeed.blogspot.com

Sandy Moffett http://www.sandymoffett.com/

Shelby Stoner https://wordpress.com/view/sabernard0305.wordpress.com

20 February 2021 | Featured Speaker: Leslie Zampetti (Literary Agent) | “Finding the Right Agent”

January 24, 2021 By Natalia Corres 2 Comments

If you are a writer, you may want to consider acquiring the services of a literary agent. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, these professionals can help you to get your writing into the hands of book publishers or theater and film producers. An agent can also provide invaluable assistance representing your interests when negotiating publishing contracts.

The Writers of Kern will be offering a free online workshop on the topic on Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. Literary agent, Leslie Zampetti will be the special guest speaker at this event. A writer and also a former librarian for twenty years, she has become an expert at matching readers with writers and building relationships with publishers. Currently, Leslie is an agent with Dunham Literary, representing quality fiction and nonfiction writers, as well as some illustrators of children’s books.

Leslie’s workshop, Finding the RIGHT agent, will address some common concerns that writers have when considering representation by an agent including:

How to consider your own needs as a writer before selecting a literary agent
Why and how to target an agent for the type of writing you do
Where to find agents and helpful resources
Understanding “agentspeak” terms such as “character-driven,” “genre-bending,” and “intersectional”
How to effectively query a potential agent or switch agents

If you would like to have your work published and might be interested in seeking professional expertise, then mark your calendar for Saturday morning, February 20, 2021. This event is free of charge and open to all, but preregistration is required.

To register at Eventbrite, click HERE

You can learn more about Leslie Zampetti by checking out her website at Dunham Literary, Inc.

or on Twitter at @leslie_zampetti

7 February 2021 | Registration Deadline for the 2021 Annual Dan McGuire Blog Challenge

January 5, 2021 By Natalia Corres 2 Comments

by Srey Khoy

What: Our annual Blog Challenge for our writing community honoring our dear friend, and prolific blogger, Dan McGuire.

Who: Anyone can participate (membership in Writers of Kern not required)

When: Start posting Monday, Feb. 8. Final posts by Sunday, May 9.

Why: To develop a habit of regular writing and sharing it with a like-minded community of writers.

Where: Your personal blog online

The Fine Print: (Requirements to finish and be recognized at WOK Honors, our annual awards and recognition dinner. To be held this year on May 15th):

To participate, please email: events@writersofkern.com with your name and blog web address by Feb 7, 2021.
Write 26 posts in 13 weeks
- Subject/theme is up to you
- We suggest two posts per week, but there is no minimum or maximum, just so all 26 posts are completed by the end date.
Leave 2 comments/week on other participants’ blogs
- Each participant will be given a list of the other participants’ blogs for easy access
Though not required, we prefer you share a link to your blog posts on the Writers of Kern Facebook Group page (link below). It makes it easier to everyone to read and leave comments.
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/95572300558/
After publishing all 26 posts, please email events@writersofkern.com to confirm you’ve completed the challenge.
- Note: Pace yourself. While it seems simple, many will start, while not everyone will finish and that’s okay. We celebrate everyone who starts!

If you do not have a blog, now is the time to start one! This video will help: https://youtu.be/5n-ZpBo7cHI