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#iwsgbookclub Jan. 2022 Micro Discussions

Please join the IWSG Book Club today on Goodreads for two short discussions about the two books we featured in the month of January. There are still 4 days left in this month so there’s no rush. We are hosting 3 short questions for each book we featured and encourage you to share your reviews and or thoughts. Discussions will remain open indefinitely, so stop by anytime, even if you haven’t read the book(s).

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The Glass Gargoyle by Marie Andreas. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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Satellite Blues by Team Netherworld. Please click the image below to join the short discussion.

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#iwsgbookclub Jan. 2022 Check-in

It’s time for a monthly check-in. We, at the IWSG Book Club, invite you to share your thoughts and or progress on our current member spotlight books via the social media platform(s) of your choice. I’ll be sharing my thoughts below and encourage you to share here if you’re not up for heading to social media.

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I’ve gotten behind on my public reading goals this month as I continue to read and review a series of books in unpublished ARC form. I like being able to help out a young writer discovering the world of editing and rewrites for the first time.

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WIP- I’m enjoying this book so far. It’s not a story you have to think too hard about, at least not at the point I’ve reached.

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Haven’t started this one yet, but that is intentional. Since this is a short story, I’m putting it off to the last minute. Sometimes it’s nice to read a short standalone.

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The Business of Short Stories: Writing, Submitting, Publishing, and Marketing

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Title: The Business of Short Stories: Writing, Submitting, Publishing, and Marketing
Author: Shannon Lawrence
ISBN: 978-1-7320314-5-6
Format/Price: Print ($13.99), e-book ($3.99)
Release Date: February 1, 2022
Pre-order: eBook and Paperback at Amazon.com

Soon to be available at other retailers such as Ingram, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and more.

Blurb: Whether you’re looking to add short stories to your repertoire as a solo pursuit or in addition to novel writing, The Business of Short Stories covers every aspect from writing to marketing. Learn the dynamics of short story writing, where to focus your editing efforts, how and where to submit, how to handle acceptances and rejections, what to do with reprints, and how to market yourself and your stories online and in person. The information in The Business of Short Stories has been distilled from over a decade of short story publishing experience so you don’t have to learn the hard way. You’ll find information on submission formatting, cover letters, querying a collection, sending proposals to writing events, how to create a website, SEO, social media, and so much more. This is an invaluable resource for short story writers.

There’s never been a better time to get into short stories!

Author: Shannon Lawrence has made a career of short stories, with over a decade of experience and more than fifty short stories published in magazines and anthologies. In addition, she’s released three horror short story collections with a mix of new and previously published stories. Her true-crime podcast Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem is going into its third season.

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Podcast Website: ww.mysteriesmonstersmayhem.com

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