TALES2INSPIRE®
an "AUTHORS HELPING AUTHORS" PROJECT/CONTEST
Tales2Inspire® is a project I created nine years ago with two missions in mind. The first was to seek out stories to spread some good news. But as a retired educator and author, I had a second mission in mind. I wanted to give talented writers with an inspiring story to share an opportunity to make their voices heard. With the help of some prominent author advocates, word continued to spread. Accomplished authors and talented newbies alike have grabbed the opportunity. Why not? It’s FREE to enter and gives winners one more respected notch in their platform building belts.
Has the word FREE popped out at you yet? For one thing it is Free to enter this contest.
For another, you can get a Free sampler of six Tales2Inspire published stories simply by going to www.tales2inspire.com/gifts. Not only will you enjoy these stories, but it will be really helpful for those entering this project/contest to read a few stories that have won past Tales2Inspire® awards.
Theme for 2021: Turning the Page
Think in terms of: Turning a corner,
Saying goodbye to a habitual path, a past life direction,
a beloved person or animal, a failed relationship, a life trauma . . . to start anew.
Be creative, but above all inspire others with your words.
Whether you are new to Tales2Inspire® or have been with us before, a quick review of our Contest Guidelines will help you succeed, so be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions below.
GUIDELINES
* For guidelines on writing a winning story, CLICK HERE.
* To learn how to submit a story, CLICK HERE.
* To learn about winner rewards – What’s In it For You – CLICK HERE.
* To learn how stories are judged and how authors become part of that process, CLICK HERE.
* For post-judging editing support, CLICK HERE.
Don't forget,Tales2Inspire newcomers, download your FREE Tales2Inspire® sampler now. Not only is it a treat to read these inspiring stories, but it will give you a great idea of the type stories we like to publish.
TESTIMONIALS
Rod DiGruttolo, Sarasota, Fl.
Tales2Inspire is unique in that all those entering a 'tale' for consideration, have an opportunity to grow as authors. While there are winners in the entries, there are no losers.while Lois provides every author with the opportunity to see our work through other authors' eyes. By inspiring us toward writing mastery, she helps us inspire others.
Starling Hiraldo, Lawrence, Mass.
Working with Lois has been one of the most eye-opening and rewording experiences of my life. I have learned to be grateful for human interaction and the importance of sharing stories with communities across the globe.
Claudia Domb, Smithtown, NY
MORE ABOUT LOIS' TALES2INSPIRE PROJECT
Tales2Inspire® delivers exactly what it promises as both an ‘Authors Helping Authors’ project and a contest. Winners get their stories published in print, e-book and some even in video formats, with their names, headshot photos, and mini-autobiographies included. Then I spread the word about the winners and their stories on my blog, social media and monthly newsletters. FREE to enter, this is a great competition for talented newbies and seasoned authors alike.
MORE ABOUT THIS NEW BOOK REVIEW BLOG AND GETTING REVIEWS
The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. Of particular interest to readers of this blog is her most recent How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically (http://bit.ly/GreatBkReviews ) that covers 325 jam-packed pages covering everithing from Amazon vine to writing reviews for profit and promotion. Reviewers will have a special interest in the chapter on how to make reviewing pay, either as way to market their own books or as a career path--ethically!This blog is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.
It certainly is difficult for Indie authors to get reviews for their books, no doubt about it. That is why we have to work together, catching the "Authors Helping Authors" spirit, and lend a helping hand. But the payback from that effort is often huge! You can use a tagline after your review to help readers know whot you are. And authors remember reviewers and tend to help them in return. I remember each of the people who took the time to post a review for one of my Tales2@Inspire books.
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