Lady Luck is in the networking

By Monty Wheeler  He walked with Lady Luck awhile, which is how they might say Monty Wheeler came to sign a publishing contract for his formal verse. He’d suffered the pains of rejection until deciding he’d had enough. Writing would be pure pleasure and hobby. Firm in the mindset that he’d never submit works again, he set out to enjoy life. Life—like the world—changes. Never fear changing...

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Private Critique Group Writer's Pen

Seeking new members The PEN is for serious writers seeking publication. We are looking for writers of fiction (novels or short stories). We are open to most genres: Young adult, fantasy, sci-fi, light horror, romance, steampunk, mainstream, etc. Absolutely NO pornography, Satanism or mockery of any God-based religion. Members must be willing to post something (chapter/short story) by the 4th...

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Private Critique Groups Since 2005 Authors by Design (AbD) offers to its members the option to join or create their own private critique groups for free. That means no paid memberships, the only requirement to join an AbD critique group is to be an active AbD member. What are private critique groups? Private Critique Groups, unlike public groups, can only be viewed by the members you chose...

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Author Spotlight

Kim Smith Kim Smith is a long time member of Authors by Design and writes in a variety of genres including her bestselling mystery series featuring Shannon Wallace available at Red Rose Publishing. She has several short romances there as well. Her YA time travel can be found on Amazon and is called A Mirror in Time. To learn more about Kim Smith visit her at her blog Writing Space where she...

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Author Spotlight

Terry W. Ervin II Terry Ervin is the author of the First Civilization’s Legacy series and a variety of short fiction. By day, Terry is an English teacher who enjoys writing Fantasy and Science Fiction. He is an editor for MindFlights, a guest columnist for Fiction Factor and is the author of over two dozen short stories and articles.  Flank Hawk is his debut novel. When Terry isn’t writing...

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Being a writer was a lonely life.

 These days it doesn't have to be. Being a writer can be a lonely road to walk, even when you have family and friends cheering you on. There’s always that voice in the back of your mind asking, “Is this good enough? Did I miss something? Will they like it?” You might have family and close friends reading your work, people with the best intentions in mind, but the people close to you are...

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Authors By Design is wishing you all a Happy New Year! May 2013 be a year of happiness, success, and love for everyon...

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