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2018 Springfield Writers’ Guild Summer Contest

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Springfield Writers' Guild

THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER. Winners will be announced at the August 25th meeting. CLICK TO READ, AND THEN VOTE FOR THREE FAVORITES IN THE FORM BELOW! (Listed in the order they were submitted) Across the Bridge The Escape The … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Publishing: Why I Chose to Go Independent

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Is self-publishing, independent publishing the way to go to get your book published? Continue reading →

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Powerful Writing Techniques

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

“A well-written action scene thrusts the reader smack into the middle of the story. It’s another way to evoke emotion and empathy for characters,” says Henry Herz. Below, he gives five great writing techniques to improve your story. Set the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

No matter who your audience is, you want them to be excited when they see the cover of your book. While the old adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is one all too oft repeated, we all know … Continue reading →

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How To Not Give Up On Writing a Book

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Springfield Writers' Guild

Do you have a few abandoned manuscripts sitting on your computer? Are you lured away by new ideas, or do you find that getting started is easy, but continuing to write until the end of a first draft is the … Continue reading →

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