Ask an Editor: Author Visits—What are They Like? (Part One) “Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. Hi Christine—I’m considering contacting local school to earn money doing author visits. What are they generally like? —Brianna, Los Angeles Thanks, Brianna Think…
An Alpine Idyll by Ernest Hemingway was first published in 1927 in Hemingway’s collection, Men Without Women An Alpine Idyll is a 1927 short story by Ernest Hemingway featured in the Men Without Women collection. Based on his real-life skiing trip in Austria, the narrative juxtaposes a beautiful alpine landscape with grim, macabre details of…
The Flash 500 Flash Fiction Contest A quarterly, open-themed flash fiction competition where the prize money truly reflects the skill required to encapsulate an entire story in just 500 words. Only manuscripts which are within the 500-word limit will be accepted. Deadlines: June 30 – September 30 – and December 31 Categories: All themes Prizes: First prize: £300, Second…
Flint Books General Non-fiction flintbooks.co.uk flint@thehistorypress.co.uk About Flint Books Flint Books, home of non-fiction that sparks. *And that’s all we got. Seriously. We couldn’t find any more description on the publisher. It’s an imprint of History Press though, so we know it’s good, and their titles are up-to-date. Looks like a quality press. Flint Books…
10 Practical Tips for Authors: Building a Writing Life That Lasts Writing a book is a remarkable achievement. Building a writing life that lasts? That’s something different entirely. Over the years, I’ve learned that success as an author isn’t about a single breakthrough moment. It’s about consistency, growth, and a willingness to keep showing up—on…
