WOW! Women On Writing

Issue May-June 2008: Laughing All The Way To Writing Success

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:01 -0700

WOW! May June issue "Laughing all the Way to Writing Success" featuring actress Rue McClanahan, Jennette Fulda author of Half-Assed a weight loss memoir, author Mary Roach, Hillary Carlip author of A la Carte, Lori Alan voiceover comedienne, how to write and sell your sense of humor, comedy writing for fiction, funds for writers, writer's markets.

Welcome: Laughing All The Way To Writing Success

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:06 -0700

A good laugh lifts the spirits and puts joy into our lives, so why not try putting humor into your writing? Almost every type of writing should have at least one humorous element woven into its literary cloth. Take it from the experts this issue and learn how to write, sell, and amuse your readers with your humorous ... MORE >>

Fiction Tips For Crafting Comedic Scenes

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:09 -0700

It would be difficult to find a fictional story that didn't offer periodic humor. Even in dark fiction, readers can only stare into the abyss for so long. Humor also makes the reader care more about the characters. So, how do we write funny into our fiction? The good news is that there are formulas for crafting comedic and satirical scenes! Join us in a crash course... MORE >>

Author Jennette Fulda Gives Us Her Skinny

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:14 -0700

Jennette was born weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces, but eventually tipped the scales at 372 pounds before losing over half her body weight through diet and exercise. Margo Dill chats with Jennette Fulda about her inspirational and humorous new memoir Half-Assed... MORE >>

NY Times Bestseller Mary Roach Explores The Funny Side of Science and Sex

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:18 -0700

Can science be funny? Just read a book by Mary Roach and you'll discover it can. Marcia Peterson sits down with bestselling author Mary Roach, who is described as "the funniest science writer in the country," in this racy and informative interview about Mary's latest book, Bonk... MORE >>

Author Hillary Carlip Finds Humor In The 10 Items Or Less Lane

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:22 -0700

Queen of the Oddballs author, Hillary Carlip, makes lemonade out of melons in her new book A la Cart: The Secret Lives of Grocery Shoppers. Get in line with Annette Fix while Hillary shares her inside scoop to creating great characters... MORE >>

20 Questions: Lori Alan

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:26 -0700

Ever wonder about the beautiful face behind the funny voices? Lori Alan gives you a peek into her world of animated voiceover. You’ll get a chance to hear from Family Guy’s "Diane the Anchorwoman," SpongeBob’s "Pearl the Whale," and "The Invisible Woman" from The Fantastic Four. This multi-talented dynamo will leave your ears ringing with laughter... MORE >>

Freelancer's Corner: Everything I Really Needed to Know About Humor Writing I Learned For Free

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:31 -0700

A home improvement fiasco jumpstarted Cathy C. Hall’s humor writing career. Now, she’s a columnist for several publications! Discover how a single act of goodwill propelled Cathy’s career into the funny business, and discover how you can break into the market too... MORE >>

Funds 4 Writers: Sell The Funny Stuff

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:36 -0700

Your family rolls on the floor laughing at your one-liners. The people at work think you’re a comedian. But, can you write and sell funny? C. Hope Clark breaks down the categories of funny, and gives you a great selection of humor writing markets to submit to in this... MORE >>

Funny Business: How 2 Write and; Sell Your Sense of Humor

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:44 -0700

Can funny be taught? That’s open to debate. What’s clear is many editors say they’d welcome good humor if they could get it. To help you crack these markets, Barbara J. Petoskey shares her humor writing tips to hone your punchlines, and keep you laughing all the way to the bank... MORE >>

Inspiration: Rue McClanahan, Follow Your Bliss

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:48 -0700

Who doesn't remember Blanche Devereaux, the man-crazed Southern vixen from the Emmy-award winning series The Golden Girls? From her roles opposite Dustin Hoffman and Brad Davis, to her role as Madame Horrible in the Broadway musical Wicked, Rue McClanahan continues to WOW us. We were lucky enough to chat with Rue in this amazing and inspirational interview about her latest book, My First Five Husbands, her battle with breast cancer, and... MORE>>

Markets: Get The Green With Premium Green

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:01:57 -0700

Don’t miss out on the fun! Find out more about WOW!'s new brand of writer's markets and how joining the club can help you jumpstart your freelance writing career... MORE >>

Must Haves: Things To Make You Write and; Laugh!

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:02:02 -0700

We've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine," but how many of us actually make laughter a part of our daily activities? We go to work, school, meetings, tote little ones to soccer practice, dance, sleepovers, and we make dinners, tidy the house, and try to make time to write...but when do we make time to laugh? This month we feature products and things to either help you write funny, or put the laughter back into your life... MORE >>

Contest: Spring 2008

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:37:59 -0700

Last quarter we enjoyed reading your diverse stories, so we’re doing it again! That’s right, this is your chance to shine, and get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it’s within the word count and fiction. So, dig out those stories you started way back when and tailor them to the word count.

We’re open to any style and genre. From horror to romance! So, get creative, and most of all, have fun.

WINTER 2008 Flash Fiction Contest Winners Announced!

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:00:40 -0700

Yup, it’s that time again, and the results are in! After careful deliberation, our honorable guest judge, Kristin Nelson, has made her final decisions. Read the winning entries of our biggest flash fiction contest yet, sponsored by W. W. Norton... MORE >>

Resources For Writers

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:39:30 -0700

Resources on the 'net - everything you need to get your writing career in gear.

Author Sites, Books for Writers, Character Research, Contests Critique Groups, Editorial Services, Grammar Style and Usage, Literary Agencies, Literary Guilds/Book Clubs, Newsletters Organizations. Prompts. Writer Retreats. and Writing Sites.

Articles

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:39:47 -0700

WOW! Women On Writing highlights a Woman Writer, Literary Agent, or Publisher each month in our articles page. Recent updates on craft of writing and freelance writing articles from Jenna Glatzer, Sheri McConnell, literary agent Wendy Keller, Christina Katz, Lisa Silverman, Sandy Tritt, and much more!