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VANESSA SHIELDS

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Category: On Writing

Contests · On Writing

BOOK CONTEST GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

June 5, 2012 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

The winner of my second book giveaway is the one and only, PENNY-ANNE BEAUDOIN! She will receive a brand new copy of: Her comment on the magic of writing was as follows: Julia Cameron says in The Sound of Paper: Starting From Scratch "When we are engaged in the creative process, we are engaged with… Continue reading BOOK CONTEST GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Contests · On Writing

BOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!!

June 1, 2012 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

image:.squidoo.com/becoming-a-writer-dorothea-brande In her book, Becoming a Writer, Dorothea Brande writes about the magic of writing and being a writer. Her honest, even harsh, but realistic and inspirational words speak to the power of words, and the courage of being a writer. Here's how you can win this book: Be the first person to respond honestly… Continue reading BOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST!!!

Contests · On Writing · Publishing

Polar Expressions Writing Contest Details Announced!

May 30, 2012 Vanessa Shields

Many Windsor writers have been published by Polar Expressions. It's a 'FREE' submission! Please, read this details and check out the site! You've got lots of time to do the writing! Congratulations to last year's winner: Karen Rockwell for her 1st place Short Story!!!

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