Hot Topic! Good Earth Tea Sponsors Tea Tag Quote Contest...Enter to Win.

If you're like most writers, a cup of soothing tea sets the tone for your day. Am I right here?
Which is why you're gonna' love today's "hot topic"!
Good Earth Tea is sponsoring, "Tag, You're It!" Tea Tag Quote Contest.

Get your pens ready...

Submit an original quote that sums up how you keep the flavor in your days, and the sweet spice and everything nice in your life.

If your muse is cooperative, and you're uniquely creative, you could be one of 25 winners to find your quote printed on their tea bags, and savoring a year's supply of Good Earth's flavorful, scent-sational (assorted) blends!

And wouldn't that be a sweet deal?

Contest deadline is July 13th. So register soon.

For more details and to enter, visit Goodearthtea.com
Feel free to share this with your friends and blog followers.

Your turn.
What's your brew of choice, writers? Coffee or tea?
Will you likely enter the contest?

Quick Announcements....

Congratulations to Rebecca Kiel and Barb Hodges. Both were selected for April's Poetry Month Comments Contest!

Please Email me @ Gemsjen@yahoo.com with your mailing address to receive your free copies of Yasmin's newly-released poetry book.


Coffeehouseforwriters.com will begin its new session of exciting, interactive online classes on May 23rd. Popular offerings include: Boot camp for writers, How to write a column for pay, Blogging for pleasure or profit, and many more! Credit cards and Paypal accepted. Register today and you could be learning and earning in time to finance that summer vacation!

I'm seeking guest bloggers for the upcoming months, (May and June). Particularly Mothers' Day Tributes. Please see guidelines listed in the right margin, under "pages".

Have a wonderful and productive writing week!

Coffeehouse For Writers Announces 1st Contest For Writers!

Coffeehouse For Writers, a long-standing, well regarded resource in the literary community, has provided online courses and resources for writers of all levels and genres for over a decade.

To help you to hone your craft, increase your cash, and move forward in your goals for 2011, the "house" has opened its doors for entries in the following two categories:

Category 1
"DEAR DIARY" (The healing power of reflective writing)
Competition---As writers, most of us have kept diaries in some form or another, dating back to teen years. In an essay of 250-500 words, describe how words heal. Or how you plan to heal others through your words this year.

One winner will be chosen to receive a free journaling class valued at $100.00, bragging rights, and 15 minutes of fame with his/her photo and Bio announced at this site. Send submissions to Jenniferwriter@yahoo.com with "CONTEST" in the subject line. No fee required.

Category 2
Register for a paid class at Coffeehouse For Writers between January 9-February 6th and win the opportunity to take my class "Blogging For Fun or For Profit" free! One winner will be chosen through random selection.


Remember that the deadline for each is February 6th, so don't delay! Hope to see you there.

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Why this "Go-getter" is Not on Twitter---A CONTEST

"To be or not to be?"
Shakespeare posed this reflective question many moons ago in contemplating some of the complexities of life.

Today, I find myself faced with a question of much less gravity, but important nonetheless.
Recently, a client asked me to sign up for (Twitter/Tweeter?) as a way of providing more exposure for my work.

But, I'm not convinced just yet.
Don't get me wrong, in theory I have nothing against those who tweet.
I think it's sweet.
But I'm concerned that tapping into all these different social media outlets will perhaps make me more "social" but not necessarily more productive as a writer.
Which, in my mind, is what writers should be devoting their online efforts to.
Am I wrong?

Convince me.
"Here's your mission if you should choose to accept it"...

Pen and Prosper presents its 1st Contest

CALLED GET THIS "GO-GETTER" ON TWITTER!

Rules:

1. In 140 words or less, tell me why I should join the pack in terms of signing up for this popular social media phenomenon. I already have a successful writing career and I'm already on FaceBook. How is Twitter different? Help me fill in the blanks.

2. Post your "entry" in the comments section of this post.

Winners will be judged on originality and compliance with contest rules.
The best two creative ideas will be awarded with either gift certificates, a title, both, books, or gift baskets. It depends upon their choice, my cash flow and product availability.
Deadline? May 12th

So go for it, and have some fun!

WRITING COMPETITIONS

One way to increase your visibility and your bottom line is to enter writing competitions. Some pay a lot, others very little. Still it gives a great sense of accomplishment, and they're fun!

Here are a few to start off your new year.

BYLINES CALENDAR COMPETITION
http://www.bylinescalendar.com/guidelines.php

PENNWRITERS SLOGAN CONTEST
http://www.pennwriters.com/

FAN STORY VALENTINES LOVE POEM CONTEST
http:www.fanstory.com/