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Welcome To OnceWritten.com


Thanks for dropping by OnceWritten.com, the authoritative source for new and emerging authors. Whether you're an avid reader, a writer taking your first steps in the fabulous world of creative writing, or a newly published author, our site has the information you're looking for--from original book reviews and book giveaway contests to writing prompts and advice for new writers. Come on in and check us out now.

What's New in
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First Chapters by New & Emerging Authors


Murder, Madness & Love, Yolanda Renee

Murder, Madness & Love

Yolanda Renee
I Can Tap Dance, Sarah Ulmer

I Can Tap Dance

Sarah Ulmer
Timely Persuasion, Jacob LaCivita

Timely Persuasion

Jacob LaCivita
Trapped, Judy Spurr

Trapped

Judy Spurr
The Shaman and the Rose, Bill Haynes

The Shaman and the Rose

Bill Haynes
Writing as a Small Business, Nash Black

Writing as a Small Business

Nash Black

If I Were an Eagle: Book 2, D.L. Hale

If I Were an Eagle: Book 2

D.L. Hale
If I Were an Eagle: Book 1, D.L. Hale

If I Were an Eagle: Book 1

D.L. Hale
Tainted Hero, Michael Davis

Tainted Hero

Michael Davis
Some Glad Morning, Irene Steele

Some Glad Morning

Irene Steele


Read New Books

Want to find more new and emerging authors? Visit our newly formatted First Chapter Excerpts page to see a complete list of titles listed at OnceWritten.com

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OnceWritten.com
Writing Contests

2008 Spring Fiction Contest


First Prize: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2008
Fee: $20; $15 for Daily Writing Spark Subscribers
More Information: Visit our Spring Fiction Writing Contest page now.

2008 Midnight Hour Contest


First Prize: $500
Deadline: August 31, 2008
Fee: $15; $10 for Daily Writing Spark Subscribers
More Information: Visit our Midnight Hour Contest page now.

Past Writing Contest Winners


View a complete list of writing contest winners in our Literary Lounge now.


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Free, Creative Writing Prompts


If writers block is keeping you from writing as much as you'd like, you've come to the right place. OnceWritten.com posts two, new creative writing prompts every week.

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West Hollywood Book Fair

OnceWritten.com at the West Hollywood Book Fair


We had a great time exhibiting at the 2007 West Hollywood Book Fair. We met some of our favorite authors, nearly burned up in the hot, hot sun, and gave away hundreds of prizes.

Visit our West Hollywood Book Fair page to read more now.


Book
Reviews

Our Editors Recommend...


Beginner's Greek, James Collins

Beginner's Greek

James Collins
The Terror, Dan Simmons

The Terror

Dan Simmons
The Sweetest Hours : Love Stories...of a Kind, Laura Pedersen

The Sweetest Hours : Love Stories...of a Kind

Laura Pedersen
The Bird Woman, Kerry Hardie

The Bird Woman

Kerry Hardie
Hello, It's Me, Wendy Markham

Hello, It's Me

Wendy Markham
Finnegan's Parish & Other Stories, John Dahlgren

Finnegan's Parish & Other Stories

John Dahlgren
Cape Perdido, Marcia Muller

Cape Perdido

Marcia Muller
Palindrome Hannah, Michael Bailey

Palindrome Hannah

Michael Bailey
Seduced by the Night, Robin T. Popp

Seduced by the Night

Robin T. Popp
Guardians of the Dawn: Tales of the Tiberian War, Nick Capo

Guardians of the Dawn: Tales of the Tiberian War

Nick Capo
Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress, Susan Jane Gilman

Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress

Susan Jane Gilman
Love and Country, Christina Adam

Love and Country

Christina Adam

Visit our Book Reviews page now.

Meet
the Author

Publishing My First Book: Joseph Wambaugh


Joseph WambaughJoseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop turned #1 New York Times bestselling writer, forged a new kind of literature with his early police procedurals. When...

Meet Joseph Wambaugh now

More Publishing My First Book articles


Meet the Author: J. Kelley Carlson


J. Kelley CarlsonI remember English Composition 101 well. It was there that I discovered I could write material worth reading. That might not have been so strange if

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More Meet the Author essays

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Your Book

This Week's Promotional Tip


Every week, OnceWritten.com posts a promotional tip for authors. This week's tip is...

Think About Your Own Book-Buying Habits
Before plunging too deep into your marketing campaign, be sure to take a hard look at your own book buying habits. When is the last time you bought a. . . [Think About Your Own Book-Buying Habits]

More Tips: Promote Your Book

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Win
Free Books

Win Free Books at OnceWritten.com


Hollywood Crows, Joseph Wambaugh
Hollywood Crows
Joseph Wambaugh
The Shaman and the Rose, Bill Haynes
The Shaman and the Rose
Bill Haynes
Writing as a Small Business, Nash Black
Writing as a Small Business
Nash Black
If I Were an Eagle: Book 1, D.L. Hale
If I Were an Eagle: Book 1
D.L. Hale
Tainted Hero, Michael Davis
Tainted Hero
Michael Davis
Some Glad Morning, Irene Steele
Some Glad Morning
Irene Steele

Enter to win free books now

Random Read

Writing as a Small Business
Nash Black

Writing as a Small Business is the perfect guide to help writers navigate the world of creative self-employment. This volume provides an overview of the publishing industry, marketing, promotion, and the tax structures that are imperative for an author's financial success....

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Writing Contests

Writing Contests Around the World



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