{"id":9769,"date":"2013-12-16T16:17:27","date_gmt":"2013-12-17T00:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=9769"},"modified":"2013-12-18T13:42:40","modified_gmt":"2013-12-18T21:42:40","slug":"holiday-special-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/16\/holiday-special-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Special! Give yourself the gift of writing a novel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/give-yourself-the-gift-of-writing-your-novel-www.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1415 aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" alt=\"give yourself the gift of writing your novel--www\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/give-yourself-the-gift-of-writing-your-novel-www.jpg\" width=\"567\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><strong>Holiday Special: Give Yourself the Gift of Writing Your Novel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Do you want to get writing but just don\u2019t know where to begin?<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Are you ready to get started on your novel now?<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Do you want guidance and support to make sense of this whole book-writing world?<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you said <strong>yes<\/strong>, then you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Beth-Barany_360by270-cropped.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-710\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Beth Barany, Creativity Coach for Writers\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Beth-Barany_360by270-cropped.jpg\" width=\"266\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a>Hello, I\u2019m <strong>Beth Barany<\/strong>, an author\u2019s coach, award-winning novelist, and speaker.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been where you\u2019ve been. That\u2019s what inspired me to write books, teach, and coach authors to help them get writing their novels now. <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Welcome to the Author Success School, as my clients jokingly call it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here\u2019s the Holiday Special to the Author Success School!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Starting December 1st, and <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>for the entire month of December 2013,<\/strong><\/span> I\u2019m offering a <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>holiday special<\/strong> <\/span>to help you get your writing done, and to give you the opportunity to gift yourself the gift of writing.<\/p>\n<p>Because what could be better than <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>living your dream and giving yourself the gift of writing your stories<\/strong><\/span> so you can in turn offer them to the world for all of us to enjoy?!<\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Holiday Special to the Author Success School<\/strong> <\/span>is designed to help you get moving, so that you can focus on your novel, or focus on the marketing of your novel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Give yourself the time to write \u2013 yes \u2013 even during this busy holiday season.<\/strong> <\/span>I\u2019ll be helping you figure out how to write during this busy time of year.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Give yourself this gift because writing is really important to you<\/strong>,<\/span> and there&#8217;s no time like the present to flex your writing muscles.<\/p>\n<p>Give yourself the gift of structure, progress, and <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>the satisfaction of actually writing your stories down.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I offer coaching, courses, and books. My books for authors are an accessible way to help you <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>get motivated, focused, and develop the discipline to get writing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Participating in this special promotion will help you get writing and <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>you\u2019ll win a special prize of $195 value.<\/strong> <\/span>Read on for all the details\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>From December 1-31, 2013<\/strong><\/span>, take these three steps to participate:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1) Purchase one or two or all three of Beth\u2019s writing and marketing related books \u2013 see list of eligible books below;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 2) Do the 2 (two) assignments related to the book(s) you purchased;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 3) Email your receipt and the answers to your assignments to Beth. Email Beth at <a title=\"Email Beth Barany\" href=\"mailto:beth@bethbarany.com?subject=My Homework for the Author Success School Holiday Special\" target=\"_blank\">beth@bethbarany.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THEN:<\/strong> Beth will review the assignments in 1-2 business days and will <strong>send you the link to schedule your free coaching session valued at $195.<\/strong> Coaching sessions are 60 to 75 minutes long and take place over phone or Skype. (Beth is in the United States Pacific time zone. You can be anywhere in the world where you have a phone or Internet connection.)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Sapphire-Stone-2009.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1396 alignright\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Sapphire Stone, Author\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Sapphire-Stone-2009-240x300.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>&#8220;Before I worked with Beth in her One-on-One Premium Coaching program, I had the experience of feeling overwhelmed and lost, and had no idea where to start in furthering my writing career, which included editing, marketing, and what to expect in the world of writing. After working with Beth, my past struggles no longer held me back, I felt confident in myself and my writing, and I succeeded in editing my first book and moved toward getting published. Beth was, and continues to be, an invaluable resource and an unwavering support for me and my writing career. I couldn\u2019t have achieved my success without her. I am forever grateful for her amazing compassion, brilliance, experience, and passion for writing.&#8221; &#8212;<br \/>\nSapphire Stone, author of Shadow Revenge (coming soon)&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOUR SPECIAL COACHING SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designed to get you moving, Beth\u2019s coaching sessions will help you:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 Take the next step in your writing<br \/>\n\u2022 Get clear at what is at the core of your passion<br \/>\n\u2022 Uncover what\u2019s stopping you from writing<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop writing habits<br \/>\n\u2022 Strategize your marketing<br \/>\n\u2022 Determine your best publishing options for you<\/p>\n<p>Writers working with Beth have finished their first novels, designed their marketing programs, and published their books. <strong>Use your time to get motivated, energized, and focused on the writing goals important to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Jeri-Lawson_img_2372.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-779\" alt=\"Jeri-Lawson\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Jeri-Lawson_img_2372.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\u201cBefore I started working with writing coaching with Beth Barany, I could not get a writing project finished. I had several half-written articles all over my desktop. But after working with Beth, I am so much more focused and productive. With her insightful reflections and guidance I have discovered and developed a writing process that works for me. I have also let go of mental blocks and beliefs that kept me from expressing and publishing my ideas. In working with Beth I found my voice.\u201d \u2014 Jeri Lawson, Oakland, CA<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Prizes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We like prizes, and I want to give you a gift.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"> <strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/span> Complete all three steps on this special promotion during the month of December, and you will win a special <strong>Writing Coaching Session<\/strong> with me, valued at $195.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>To claim your prize<\/strong>,<\/span> be sure to email Beth at: <a title=\"Email Beth Barany\" href=\"mailto:beth@bethbarany.com?subject=My Homework for the Author Success School Holiday Special\" target=\"_blank\">beth@bethbarany.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And wait, there\u2019s more! (I love saying that!)<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re also eligible for the <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Grand Prize<\/strong><\/span>, a scholarship ticket into the <a title=\"2014 Author Group Coaching Program with Beth and Ezra Barany, for Novelists\" href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/2014-author-group-coaching-program-with-beth-and-ezra-barany\/\" target=\"_blank\">2014 Author Group Coaching program<\/a>, valued at $1,500. (<em>Go here for a sneak peek at the <a title=\"2014 Author Group Coaching Program with Beth and Ezra Barany, for Novelists\" href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/2014-author-group-coaching-program-with-beth-and-ezra-barany\/\" target=\"_blank\">2014 Author Group Coaching program<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Keep reading for the <strong>Grand Prize<\/strong> details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRAND PRIZE DETAILS: 3 Ways to Enter!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. If you buy one book and do the set of two exercises for that book, you have 1 pass into the drawing to win the 100% scholarship for the 8-month group coaching program starting April 2014, valued at $1,500.<\/p>\n<p>2. If you buy two books and do the each set of exercises for those 2 books, you have 2 passes into the drawing to win the 100% scholarship for the 8-month group coaching program starting April 2014, valued at $1,500.<\/p>\n<p>3. If you buy all three books and do all three sets of exercises, you have 3 passes into the drawing to win the 100% scholarship for the 8-month group coaching program starting April 2014, valued at $1,500.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Be sure to email Beth at <a title=\"Email Beth Barany\" href=\"mailto:beth@bethbarany.com?subject=My Homework for the Author Success School Holiday Special\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">beth@bethbarany.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and send her your assignments and receipt to be eligible for the Grand Prize.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Richard-Burns-G-Copy2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1369 alignright\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Richard Burns\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Richard-Burns-G-Copy2-281x300.jpg\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\u201cBeth\u2019s Group Coaching helped me to go beyond mere good action and dialog. I dig much deeper into the character interactions and emotions, make them real, make them grab the reader. I put a sharper microscope on character motivations. I\u2019m more daring with relationships and improved the voice to fit the story.\u201d \u2013 Richard Burns, Author, <a title=\"Richard Burns, author\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icanwrite2.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.icanwrite2.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Here Are The Links To Buy Each Book:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/Overcome-Writers-Block\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1312\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Overcome Writer's Block by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-OWB-Ad.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><em><strong>Overcome Writer\u2019s Block<\/strong><\/em> (ebook only) (All retailers have ereaders you can download for free and use on your computer, tablet, or smart phone.)<br \/>\n<a title=\"Overcome Writer's Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity by Creativity Coach &amp; Consulant, Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/Overcome-Writers-Block\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> | <a title=\"Overcome Writer's Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity by Creativity Coach &amp; Consulant, Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/overcome-writers-block-beth-barany\/1103662142\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;N<\/a> | <a title=\"Overcome Writer's Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity by Creativity Coach &amp; Consulant, Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/store.kobobooks.com\/en-US\/ebook\/overcome-writer-s-block-a-self-guided-creative-writing-class-to-get-you-writing-again\" target=\"_blank\">Kobo<\/a> | <a title=\"Overcome Writer's Block: 10 Writing Sparks to Ignite Your Creativity by Creativity Coach &amp; Consulant, Beth Barany\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/42082\" target=\"_blank\">Smashwords<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/WAGonKindle\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1315\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-WAG-Ad.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Writer\u2019s Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Books<\/strong> (ebook &amp; print available)<br \/>\n<a title=\"The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book by Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/WAGonKindle\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> | <a title=\"The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book by Beth Barany (pbk)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-writers-adventure-guide-beth-dora-barany\/1017541290?ean=9780982344255\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;N (print only)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TwitterForAuthorsBarany\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1313\" alt=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-Twitter-Ad.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><strong>Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers<\/strong> (ebook &amp; print available)<br \/>\n<a title=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TwitterForAuthorsBarany\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> | <a title=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/twitter-for-authors-beth-barany\/1113743931?ean=9781489508102\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;N<\/a> | <a title=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" href=\"http:\/\/store.kobobooks.com\/en-US\/ebook\/twitter-for-authors-social-media-book-marketing-strategies-for-shy-writers\" target=\"_blank\">Kobo<\/a> | <a title=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/245040\" target=\"_blank\">Smashwords<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Here Are The Assignments For Each Book<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/Overcome-Writers-Block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1312\" alt=\"Overcome Writer's Block by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-OWB-Ad-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Overcome Writer\u2019s Block<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For inner reflection: Spark Seven &#8220;Passion for Writing&#8221;<br \/>\nFor outer action: Spark Nine &#8220;Writing Deep&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/WAGonKindle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1315\" alt=\"Writer\u2019s Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Books by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-WAG-Ad-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Writer\u2019s Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For inner reflection: Exercise 1.1, page 24-27<br \/>\nFor outer action: Exercise 2.1, page 35-36<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TwitterForAuthorsBarany\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1313\" alt=\"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers by Beth Barany\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/AE-Twitter-Ad-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For inner reflection: Chapter 3 Activity Guide on page 12<br \/>\nFor outer action: Chapter 4 Activity Guide on page 20<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Carol-Malone-author2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1377 alignright\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Carol Malone, Author\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Carol-Malone-author2-226x300.jpg\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>\u201cOver the past year of my association with Beth Barany as my writing coach and creativity muse, I can measure my personal and professional growth. I went from struggling writer to becoming a publisher author with Beth\u2019s help. Beth\u2019s belief in me and my talent pushed me to work harder. My confidence in my abilities to tell a story has grown phenomenally. I thank God for Beth\u2019s help, caring, kick-in-the-butt techniques and her loving guidance. Thank you Beth, for helping me to believe in myself, my talent, and my goals.\u201d \u2013 Carol Malone, Author, <a title=\"Carol Malone, Author\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolmalone.net\" target=\"_blank\">www.carolmalone.net<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> Why are there two assignments per book?<br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Learning takes place both with inner reflection and outer action. Each assignment is designed to focus predominating on either inner reflection or outer action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u00a0I&#8217;m publishing a book this month, how can I participate?<br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong>\u00a0Focus on marketing with\u00a0<em>Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> What if I&#8217;ve already done the exercise you asked us to do? How can I still participate?<br \/>\n<strong>A:<\/strong> Show proof that you&#8217;ve done it &#8212; send me your replies and your receipt &#8212; and if you want &#8220;extra credit,&#8221; do another exercise. (Extra credit = satisfaction of a job well done and five gold stars; and a second entry into the Grand Prize Drawing.)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Screen-Shot-2013-07-31-at-12.02.56-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-803\" style=\"margin: 6px;\" alt=\"Karen Lodrick\" src=\"http:\/\/authorentrepreneurship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Screen-Shot-2013-07-31-at-12.02.56-PM.png\" width=\"183\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a>\u201cBeth has a way of evoking motivation and inspiration out of me, by just being, listening and encouraging in a subtle way which is perfect for me. I think she understands what I need as a writer. I find myself working harder and accomplishing much more in such a short amount of time, my story is pushing right out of me. She is one of my allies.\u201d \u2013 Karen Lodrick, San Francisco, CA, <a title=\"Karen Lodrick, Author\" href=\"http:\/\/www.karenlodrick.com\" target=\"_blank\">karenlodrick.com<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>FINE PRINT<\/h4>\n<p>Void where prohibited. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Open to people all over the world, where legal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday Special: Give Yourself the Gift of Writing Your Novel Do you want to get writing but just don\u2019t know where to begin? Are you ready to get started on your novel now? 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