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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