Thanks to these authors and bloggers below for their writing tips.  There will be no Roundup next week, as we’re away at the van until Sunday 16th September:

1.  Erica Verrillo for these 33 calls for submissions in September:

https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/08/33-calls-for-submissions-in-september.html

2.  A.C Flory on KDP merging with CreateSpace:

KDP, CreateSpace, Fate and Me

3.  Nicholas C. Rossis and 4 tips to promote a book on YouTube:

4 Useful Tips to Promote a Book on YouTube More Effectively

4.  Just Can’t Help Writing with things you might miss when proof-reading:

https://justcanthelpwriting.wordpress.com/2018/08/24/what-you-will-miss-when-you-proof-and-how-to-fix-it/

https://justcanthelpwriting.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/the-things-you-miss-when-you-proofread-part-2-minute-finds-and-fixes/

https://justcanthelpwriting.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/the-things-you-miss-when-you-proofread-part-3-creative-finds-and-fixes/

5.  Meg Dowell on reaching out to companies to write for:

I Started Reaching Out Directly to Companies I Wanted to Write for. Here’s What I Learned.

And on how to get good at writing:

How to Get Good At Writing: A Quick Guide

6.  Anne R. Allen on 9 bad pieces of publishing advice:

9 Pieces of Bad Publishing Advice New Writers Should Ignore

7.  Derek Haines with that old ‘Effect’ versus ‘Affect’:

Affect vs. Effect And Why The Effects Affect Your Writing

8.  Hugh’s Views & News for these 5 powerful blogging tools:

https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2018/09/03/5-powerful-blogging-tools-that-will-work-for-you/

9.  Derek Haines for this welcome info on ‘lie’ and ‘lay’:

Lay vs Lie And How Easy It Is To Get These Two Words Wrong

10.  Reedsy for these ebook publishing platforms:

https://blog.reedsy.com/ebook-distribution/#publishingplatforms

11.  Kelsie Engen for these 5 overused words in fiction:

5 Overused Words in Fiction

12.  K.D Dowdall on how to write the perfect synopsis:

https://karendowdall.com/2018/09/03/how-to-write-the-perfect-synopsis-2/