Twitter Tuesday~Contests & Advice

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This week's tweets were full of great contests and advice for writers. Spring seems to be contest season, yet another great reason to be happy it's here! But first Writer's Digest brings us an interview with agent Doug Grad:
@WritersDigest Interview with lit agent Doug Grad, who seeks nonfiction, fiction, memoir and YA: http://tinyurl.com/47vkx95

If you've ever wondered about the power of Twitter and what it can do for writers then you have to read this link from Writer's Digest:
@WritersDigest How Writers Can Use Twitter for Networking and Success, column by @alexisgrant http://tinyurl.com/258brjt

Magazine credits under your belt can look great on a query letter. Writer's Digest gives us tips on how to break into their magazine:
@WritersDigest 5 Ways to Break Into Writer's Digest Magazine http://ow.ly/4fWiJ

Agent Vickie Motter tweeted this great link from one of her clients about improving query letters:
@Vickie_Motter Writing. For Real.: The Evolution of a Query Letter http://bit.ly/e6a2Q1

Agent Vickie Motter tweeted another excellent link about querying tips and a contest you don't want to miss:
@Vickie_Motter Four Querying Tips and a Contest Announcement! http://t.co/AAped3s

A Twitter friend of mine tweeted this link to another fantastic contest:
@katzni Win a query or first chapter critique from the FIVE girls at Oasis for YA! http://bit.ly/eSib20

And yet another chance to win a query critique, this one tweeted by one of my favorite book reviewers:
@YAFantasyGuide March #Contest: Hey Writers - Win a #Query #Letter Critique from @trydzinski of the Laura Dial Literary Agency! http://tinyurl.com/4rr3kt6

Quick, start clicking and get in on those contests! Best of luck to all of you!

Comments

  1. Shannon O'DonnellMarch 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    LOVE twitter Tuesday!!!!!!!!! :-)

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  2. Karlene PetittMarch 22, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Thank you Heather. I love Twitter Tuesday too!!!!

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  3. Michael Di GesuMarch 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Hi, Heather,

    These are some amazing tweets... Thanks for sharing.

    Also, thanks for the good vibes for ABNA, I really appreciate it... no news yet.

    Michael

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  4. HeatherMarch 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Shannon, thank you!

    Karlene, thank you, and you're welcome!

    Michael, you're welcome. I'm so sorry there isn't any news yet about ABNA, how nerve wracking!

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  5. Julie MusilMarch 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I just love your Twitter Tuesdays. Thanks so much, Heather!

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  6. Talli RolandMarch 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Another great Twitter Tuesday!

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  7. Roland D. YeomansMarch 22, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I always look forward to Twitter Tuesday. I don't get around in those parts much. Thanks for always being supportive and caring to all in the writing community. It means a lot. Roland

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  8. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderMarch 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Clearly, I'm not paying enough attention to TWITTER! You found some great tweeted links, Heather!

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  9. HeatherMarch 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Julie, thank you! I'm glad they're helpful.

    Talli, thanks!

    Roland, aw, you're welcome. And thank you!

    Carol, don't worry, I've got you covered. ;)

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  10. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for the Twitter Tuesday! As always, I think it's a great idea of yours :D

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  11. StinaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for the awesome links, Heather. :D

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  12. brandileigh2003March 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love this feature!! Thanks for all the work and sharing it with us.
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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