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Thanks for dropping by the newly moved 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


ITP: Future Hope, David Gelbart

ITP: Future Hope

David Gelbart
Samuel Owens: The Pig Boy, Edward Duranty

Samuel Owens: The Pig Boy

Edward Duranty
The Tibian Adventure, Alex Pemberton

The Tibian Adventure

Alex Pemberton
In All Things, James J. Jackson

In All Things

James J. Jackson
Appointment with Death, David Dundas

Appointment with Death

David Dundas
Reasons, Tracy Fabre

Reasons

Tracy Fabre
Commercial Break, Keith Harmeyer

Commercial Break

Keith Harmeyer
Don't Mess With Earth, Cliff Ball

Don't Mess With Earth

Cliff Ball

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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Writing Contests

OnceWritten.com In the Midnight Hour Halloween Fiction Contest

Award: $500 & publication
Fee: $15
Deadline: August 31, 2009

OnceWritten.com In the Midnight Hour Halloween Fiction Contest Guidelines

OnceWritten.com Fall Fiction Contest

Award: $1,000
Fee: $15
Deadline: October 31, 2009

OnceWritten.com Fall Fiction Contest Guidelines

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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...


Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style, Richard Torregrossa

Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style

Richard Torregrossa
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
Visit our Book Reviews page now.

Meet
the Author

Publishing My First Book: Orna Ross


Orna RossTo turn Dickens back to front, it was the worst of times, it was the best of times. For me, the path to publication was long, full of emotional...

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More Publishing My First Book articles


Meet the Author: Tracy Fabre


Tracy FabreIf you asked my mother, she'd tell you I always wanted to be a writer but the truth is, I don't really remember any grand passion in that direction.

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More Meet the Author essays

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Your Book

This Week's Promotional Tip


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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]

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Summer Beach
Bag of Books

Summer Books GiveAway


Swimsuit, James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Swimsuit
James Patterson, Maxie Paetro
Julie & Julia, Julie Powell
Julie & Julia
Julie Powell
When You Are Engulfed in Flames, David Sedaris
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
David Sedaris
The Book of Lies, Brad Meltzer
The Book of Lies
Brad Meltzer
Kill For Me, Karen Rose
Kill For Me
Karen Rose


Enter to win ten of this summer's hottest titles in the Summer Beach Bag of Books Giveaway.

Random Read

No Justice
Darcia Helle

Michael Sykora is not your typical hit man. He's righting the wrongs, balancing the scales. Because he knows all too well what happens when the bad guys...

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Writing Contests

Writing Contests Around the World



For a comprehensive list of writing contests that pay $500 or more in prize money, visit the OnceWritten.com Writing Contests page now.

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Cool California Events


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