Writing a Winning Query Letter Writing a Winning Query Letter


Do you know how to write a query letter that sells your piece or your idea for a piece?

We can help you!

Award winning author, Cheryl Wright, (also a member of the Writing Critique team at Creative Multiplicity), recently released her ebook, Writing for Profit, Break into Magazines and it's been selling like crazy!

One of the (many) things Cheryl goes into great detail on in this hot selling book is how to write a winning query letter. Cheryl even shares examples of query letters she's written that have gotten her magazine work!

We were able to get a sneak preview of Cheryl's book, prior to its release, and I have to tell you. . . . . it is impressive. It really fills a gap and meets a need that hasn't yet been adequately represented.


Here are just a few of the comments we've seen regarding Cheryl's newest masterpiece:

A keeper and a long time reference guide for any writer who has ever thought but afraid to approach non-fiction writing...like me. Lea Schizas, award-winning author/editor

I have just skimmed "Writing for profit" and it is everything I hoped it would be. It will be fantastically useful (as will the other items included).
David Grugeon, www.MyDearFriend.net

Not just another "how to" book in the endless offerings of instructional books for writers, Cheryl Wright's Writing for Profit: Break into Magazines combines instruction, insight, publishing secrets and practical exercises to guide you toward making money as a magazine writer.
Beth Morrow, Freelance Writer

For any writer wanting to delve into the world of freelance writing, I can strongly recommend Cheryl's well-written and highly informative book. Cheryl has packed in the goods in an easy to read style and made sure that anyone should be able to go ahead and get something published today - which means a check in the mail very soon.☺
Great reading, Cheryl.
Lee Masterson - Editor-in-Chief, Fiction Factor

I've just downloaded a copy. What I've read so far is BRILLIANT!
Gary Hayden, Freelance Writer


Get your copy today. This one SMALL investment could very well bring you thousands in writing assignments!

Happy Authoring,

Deanna Bounds Ross
Founder, Creative Multiplicity
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  Road to Rejection: A Common Mistake of Many Writers Freelance writer, Deanna Bounds Ross, gives insight and advice on a common mistake many new, aspiring and even some seasoned writers make. Includes advice for engaging your reader and keeping your writing out of the rejection box.

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  Self Publishing Secrets The publishing process can be a rough ride. After a million rejections, you eventually land a contract. You receive the lowest royalty rate going -- and the Editor from Hell.Months later and your manuscript looks nothing like the original -- and you're still waiting to see a single dime.... *

Well, what if you could cut out ALL of that hassle? *YOU CAN -- when you decide to self-publish!And that's why I'm writing today. I want to tell you about the best and most up-to-date guide available on the subject. It's by the fantastic Carol Anne Strange and it's called "Self-Publishing Secrets".

Self-publishing is REALLY about to explode big time. It's more mainstream than ever before, and innovative new self-publishing companies are releasing special promotional packages to practically GUARANTEE you a best-selling book.

There's literally NEVER been a better time to self-publish -- and earn $$$$!
But there are a million pitfalls too -- so you MUST take advice from an expert.Carol Anne Strange is one such individual. Follow her advice, avoid the many potential problems - and you'll soon wonder why you didn't self-publish before!A great guide to this little-known writing world.


Check out the official site online at http://self-publishing-secrets.creativemultiplicity.com

Enjoy!

Deanna Bounds Ross
Creative Multiplicity 

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  Outside the Square, Fiction Writing Workshop

If you want to get published, you need to learn as much as possible about the craft. This interactive workshop will assist you in your efforts. The workshop is suitable for writers of all skill levels from the very beginner to widely published, and the techniques taught are applicable to both novels and short stories.

Testimonials & Comments by other Authors:

Outside the Square Fiction Writing Workshop is a capital fiction primer for someone dying to put ink on the page and get started. Couple this book with the bonus Writing Publishable Short Stories, and you have an inexpensive yet comprehensive course to put your fiction in motion. Can't get your arms around a story in your head? Cheryl Wright guides you into the thick of writing to find your way to the perfect Happily Ever After.

C. Hope Clark, Editor, FundsforWriters

I have been working with Cheryl Wright for some time now and can honestly say that I've met very few author's with such a heart for other writers as Cheryl.

I have read Cheryl's e-book Outside the Square Fiction Writing Workshop and upon reading it, immediately offered Cheryl a position as an instructor with our online education center.

Cheryl is a talented author with a gift for teaching.

I recommend this e-book, along with her many other works, with great enthusiasm.

dbRoss, Founder & Administrator, Creative Multiplicity

The new e-book: Outside the Square Fiction Workshop by Cheryl Wright is a ‘must-have’ for every writer.

Whether a novice, an experienced writer or a published author, everyone will benefit enormously from this ‘Workshop in a Book.’

Delivered beautifully yet concisely, Cheryl Wright guides you through a course that is down-to-earth and instinctive. Simply by following her cues, you can learn how to inject some pizzazz into your writing.

As an award-winning and multi-published author herself, Cheryl shows you how to really get involved with your characters and produce a great story rather than just a bland piece of writing. Her "down to earth" approach is both refreshing and enlightening and really makes sense!

There is not one writer out there… who would not benefit greatly from this book and be hugely grateful for the tips Cheryl provides.

Outside the Square Fiction Workshop, is my first point of reference when I’m stuck with my writing!

Sarah Cook, Author of Australian Fiction

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  Be a Write-at-Home Mom! Are you a Mom? Do you write? Journal? Enjoy writing? or have always wanted to write?



Now is your chance!



Be a Write-at-Home-Mom with Creative Multiplicity.




For more information, visit Write-at-Home-Moms
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  What does the New Year have in store for you? We're almost there . . .

Our year is coming to a close and a new one about to begin. Are you ready?

What does the New Year have in store for you?

How about publication success and a running start?

Between now & Midnight January 2nd (Eastern Time) we are running a special give-away to ring in the New Year!

Anyone who visits Creative Multiplicity and signs up for our FREE Writer's Newsletter between now and the deadline will receive our Writer's Hub Article Submitter software ABSOLUTELY FREE!

The average retail for similar software programs runs between $69 - $99!

To help you start 2007 with an edge, we are lowering our already low cost of only $28 to $0 for this limited time offer.

So, just what exactly is our Writer's Hub Article Submitter software?

• Submit your articles automatically to nearly 200 sites, all of which are seeking article submissions.
  
• Plus, each of these sites offer your articles for reprint to website owners, blog owners and other sites, as well as to print publications.
  
• Your "resource box" which includes a brief bio, as well as your website or blog link(s) follows your article everywhere it goes. Get your writing and your name syndicated across the internet!
• PLUS, unlike many article submission programs . . .
  
• you have the option to submit any article manually, and
• you have access to the database of sites! You can edit links, delete links and even build a larger database with new article, content and other submission sites!
  

Why are we giving away our software?

Creative Multiplicity is owned by and run by writers. We know what the road to publication success entails; and it is our passion to help other writers achieve writing success, both professionally and personally. We want to help you take off running this New Year!

How to take advantage of this one-time, limited-time offer . . .

Simply visit Creative Multiplicity and sign up for our free Writer's Newsletter. That's it!

Once you've signed-up, you will receive an e-mail* from the Editor of Creative Multiplicity with your software download information.

To learn more about the Creative Multiplicity free Writer's Newsletter and to sign-up, visit Creative Multiplicity.

Don't procrastinate; the deadline is approaching! Start your New Writing Year off right.


*Though most likely you will receive your e-mail within hours of your subscription activation, we often have a tremendous response to our "special offers"; therefore, please allow up to 24 hours to receive your software e-mail. If you do not receive your e-mail within 24 hours, simply follow-up using the contact information at Creative Multiplicity and let us know. We'll take care of it right away!


 

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  Happy Holidays to you. . .
Hi, everyone!

Wishing for each & every one of your holidays to be filled with warmth and joy and the company of your loved ones.

It is my hope for us all that this new year will ring prosperous, fulfilling and rewarding; and that together we will grow in our talents, skills and successes, creating and living our very dreams of success, both professionally and personally.

Here's to a new year; our year! May all our dreams come true.

Merry Christmas & God Bless you.

From my family to yours,

Glen & Deanna Ross
& Family

A Christmas Gift from Creative Multiplicity especially for you . . .

Outside the Square Fiction Workshop Mini-Course
by the Award Winning author, Cheryl Wright

Download & enjoy!

Wishing all the very best.... 

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  75 cent ads- CENT! - top line exposure! Hi guys :) Just had to share this; knew you'd want to check it out.......

There is a new search engine; WAIT!... Now, I know there have been a lot of search engines out there; and I know ultimately, google rules........

BUT! That doesn't mean we shouldn't take advantange of the other opportunities presented to us to promote ourselves, our businesses, our sites, and our blogs.

This new search engine, which I think is going to grow very rapidly, allows free submission of your blog feed url and descritption.

And, for now, as of today.... they are offering 75 cent - CENT - advertising, with a minimum of only 5 links! That's only $3.75 to have your website come up on the top of the page when someone does a search!

It's completely FREE to set up an account; and you can list your blog for FREE.

Take a look. At least list your blog; it's free. You have nothing to lose...... 

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  Road to Rejection: A Common Mistake of Many Writers.
by: Deanna Bounds Ross

A common mistake of many beginning or aspiring writers is using too many words. While it may seem advantageous to paint a picture for your readers; using wordy descriptions isn't the way to do it. Writers should strive to get their point across in as few words as possible.

Ernest Hemingway said:

"My aim is to put down what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way I can tell it."

Ernest Hemingway's reference to telling things the "simplest way" should not be confused with talking down to your reader. Simply put, we should tell our readers in a way they will easily relate to and understand. How can we do this? The best way is through showing our readers, not telling them.

For example, let's say our character really wants a bagel and coffee from her favorite bakery before heading to work, but they are really busy and the line is long. In our example, let's assume our goal is to get this information across to our reader, along with our character's irritation and final decision to stay despite being late for work.

The following paragraph is an example of "telling" our reader what we want them to know:

Leslie walked into the bakery. She was already late for work. There was a long line. This made Leslie irritated and she almost left. She wanted a bagel and a coffee so bad though, that she decided to stay, even if it made her late for work. "Why can't they just hurry up?" she thought.

This next paragraph is an example of "showing" our reader this same information:

Rushing through the bakery door, Leslie nearly slammed in to the last person in line it was so long. Biting her nails and tapping her foot rapidly, Leslie debated leaving. Mmmm. The smell of poppy seed bagels and fresh brewed coffee sealed her fate; she would be late to work again today.

As you can see, the 2nd example is more effective, as well as attention grabbing. Showing our reader provokes feeling, paints a picture and places our reader in the setting with our character. Showing fosters our reader's imagination. If we tell our reader what to think and how to perceive each situation; what is left for our reader to imagine? Without imagination, our reader can't place himself in the situations with our characters; and this makes for a very boring read.

Spend some time practicing showing, not telling. Pull out some of your old writings and rewrite them with a goal of showing your reader in any of the places you've told your reader what to think or feel. This could make such a big difference; you just might end up with a few "like new" articles to submit for publication! And, wouldn't that be great?

©Deanna Bounds Ross

Deanna Bounds Ross is a successful freelance writer, writing coach, internet business owner, and business consultant with over 15 years experience in business management and public relations in a corporate setting and 20+ years writing, coaching and teaching experience. Deanna is the founder and administrator of Creative Multiplicity, a resource site for writers, as well as an online education center for writers and entrepreneurs.http://www.creativemultiplicity.com/

Submitting Your Writing

Writing articles can be a powerful way to get your name established in the industry, as well as a promising way of getting published quickly.

What should I write about?

Write what you know. Are you an expert on tutoring, organization, school fundraisers? Just about anything you know how to do, someone else wants to learn. Write a how-to article and submit it to content sites for publishing.

There are hundreds and hundreds of content sites seeking just such submissions. And, each of those sites makes your writing available to other website owners for publication.

Your resource box, including a brief biography, link to your site(s), and any contact information you'd like, follows each article everywhere it goes!

Sounds great! But, how do I know where to submit?

There are several ways to find content sites that want your writing.

• 
  You could spend some time researching through the various search engines.
  
• You could belong to a membership, such as our Writer's Hub, which organizes and makes live links available to you for submission. Currently we have over 500 live links to content sites seeking writer's submissions.
  
• You could purchase an automated article submitter program that not only provides the sites, but also handles the submission process automatically for you.
  

Should you decide to go with an article submitter program, consider Creative Multiplicity's Writer's Hub Article Submitter; which gives you total control over your submissions. Unlike many other article submission programs, our software allows for manual submissions to each link for those sites that do not accept or allow automatic submissions. And! - the database is fully customizable: delete outdated links, edit links and add new links, anytime! You won't break the bank buying ours either!
Visit Writer's Hub Article Submitter to learn more or to purchase.

Wishing you great writing success!
Until next time . . .
http://www.creativemultiplicity.com

 

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  Changes for our Entrepreneurs & Writers!

Creative Multiplicity Networks

a division of CM-MN Your free e-zine from Creative Multiplicity Networks.

Section 1. Exciting New Changes! Entrepreneurs! You will want to pay special attention to this section: No longer receive information that doesn't pertain to you! Receive your own e-zine, specifically designed to meet the needs of our entrepreneurs! We've had such a tremendous response from our Entrepreneurs that for some time now we have been working on developing a network solely dedicated to you; the entrepreneur! For those of you interested in receiving mailings specifically designed to meet your needs & desires, we have created a new e-zine just for you! To get started with your new e-zine right away, simply send a blank e-mail to: mentormasters@getresponse.com If you wish to continue to receive this e-zine as well; now specific to writers of all levels and genres, simply do nothing and you will continue to receive this e-zine, as always. However, if you wish to cancel this e-zine and receive only the Entrepreneur's e-zine, simply follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of this e-mail. Don't forget to sign up for your new Entrepreneur's e-zine! Send a blank e-mail to: mentormasters@getresponse.com

Section 2. Writers! Changes to your free e-zine! Your e-zine is all yours now! No longer will you share an e-zine with Entrepreneurs. We have had such a tremendous response from both our writers and entrepreneurs that we have split the networks, developing an all new network specifically geared toward our entrepreneurs. To continue to receive your free writer's e-zine, simply do nothing. You will continue to receive your e-zine, as always; only now it will contain information and resources solely specific to your needs and desires as a writer. If you haven't yet signed up to receive your FREE Writer's e-zine, you can do so simply by sending a blank e-mail to: cmfeedback@getresponse.com If you wish to also receive the new FREE Entrepreneur's e-zine, simply send a blank e-mail to: mentormasters@getresponse.com For information on how to obtain a network membership in our Writer's Hub, please click on the image below:

 

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Fellow Writers! . . .

Have you joined membership sites only to find they had less than half of what you'd hoped; or even worse, none?

Have you subscribed to mailing lists promising you hot markets, only to discover very few if any, matched your writing style or genre?

Have you purchased products guaranteeing to help you get published, only to find they were fluff, offering little to no real advice and no direction for where or how to actually get published?

I know I have!!

My name is Deanna b-Ross and I am a successful freelance writer, writing coach, instructor, and internet business owner. I have over 15 years in the industry and a passion for helping other writers succeed, both professionally and personally.

Over the years I've spent thousands of dollars joining membership sites, buying books and e-books, software and other products promising to help me publish my writing and further my writing career.

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