What a breath of fresh air! You said everything I’ve been secretly thinking for years, that there is no direct, linear path to book success. It’s all about that intuition and doing what feels right. Thank you so much for being a beacon in the ‘white noise’. Your words always inspire me.
–Kypris Aster Drake, M.S., M.A.,The newsletter is becoming a Bible for me because you are thoughtful and conscientious in what you choose to print (and not print, I would assume). It is all of tremendous benefit, not just some throw-away information.
– Beth HermanI wanted to tell you that thanks to all the newsletters you put out, I really upped the ante on my submissions last year because you sent around these great markets. Some I had success with, and some I didn’t, but the fact of the matter was it was THE most productive year for me ever. I used some of the tips in your great “From Hope” sections. I really look forward to reading where you are in your work, what suggestions you have for sticking with plans, etc – very inspiring and motivational! At any rate, TOTAL FundsforWriters was the best investment I made last year. Here’s to another year of productivity for the both of us! Thanks so much for all you do for the writing community. I can’t imagine my writing life without you!!!” A devoted advocate of FundsforWriters and Hope Clark
– Courtney MrochIf you have any interest at all in making money writing, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to C Hope Clark’s FundsForWriters newsletters…she has two that are of interest that come out every week…the FundforWriters newsletter,… everyone here should be subscribed, no excuses…C Hope Clark searches the net for contests and submission calls and every paying gig for writers there is, so you don’t have to…her newsletters are right to the point, without a lot of pointless crap you don’t need to read…this is one girl who realizes a writer’s time is valuable and she fully respects that…her site truly lives up to its name…I really have nothing but good things to say about both her and her site…really, I hate to use the word “perfect” when describing anything…but sometimes no other word will do…thank C. Hope Clark…on behalf of writers everywhere…:)
– Alan Jankowski to his Facebook group:Advertising in your newsletter was a huge success. Not only did it increase traffic in the short term, but our numbers have been increasing steadily on average since the advertisement was posted. And your readers were just the audience we were looking for! We are a relatively new website, and were excited to see our number of subscribers almost double over the weekend. Because of the increased traffic we received, we are now re-vamping the website in order to make it easier to respond to comments and suggestions. It is extremely rewarding to see people enjoying our blog and interacting.
– Amy BiddleWhen I was looking for funding for my project, Mindshift 2012, a writers’ showcase and audience discussion, connecting local writers with readers, I did not know who to ask. I wrote to Ms. Clark and within minutes she replied with a list of ten plus sources of funding for my kind of literary event. Thanks to Ms. Clark, so far I have received monies from my local arts council for Mindshift with a number of other proposals pending. I am so
grateful Ms. Clark took the time to answer my query. She is extremely knowledgeable and a real class act.
Hi Hope, we met at the SCWW conference in Myrtle Beach last October, and I was so impressed with your lecture that I subscribed to FFW as soon as I got home. I wanted to drop you a line to let you know that because of FFW, I submitted AND WON The 2008 William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers! My novel will be finished this week, and next weekend I’m going to Malice Domestic to accept the award. Thanks you, and keep up the great work.
– Robin HewittI listed a contest on Hope Clark’s site, FundsforWriters (fundsforwriters.com) and the day her newsletter went live, my traffic went through the roof. Three hours later, the hits are still climbing. If you are considering an advertisement with Hope, I would strongly encourage you to do so. She obviously has a large following of loyal fans.
– Timothy JuddWhen I started my book editing business, I had a tiny budget and wanted to be certain I chose the correct host for my ads. As luck would have it, around that same time I was introduced to Funds for Writers through a friend. After reading the newsletter, I realized that FFW must attract serious professionals — and I was correct! My first advertisement drew responses immediately, and I’m happy to report that some of my favorite client projects have derived from FFW ads. Thank you, Hope!
– Katherine DonNothing Ventured, Nothing Gained! Placing an ad in Funds for Writers is easy and affordable. And if your experience is anything like mine, response to your ad will be almost immediate, proof positive that FFW readers pay attention! Anyone with a product or service they believe fellow writers should know about, should definitely give FFW a try.
– Cathy SwormstedtTotal Funds for Writers pays for itself almost immediately. Hope and her research skills are phenomenal. Thanks to TFFW I have sold four articles, all with clients who did this amazing thing called paying me. It’s quite delightful – money is querky but boy its fun stuff to have! If you haven’t signed up for TFFW, you’re just not serious about your career.
– Reece W. ManleyAdvertising with FundsforWriters has brought amazing people to my writing retreats. My ads generated a strong, immediate response from Hope’s active, engaged fans. Hope is a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend FundsforWriters as smart, effective use of marketing resources. www.forthewriterssoul.com/retreat
– Melanie SteeleI am sitting in a ferry terminal, waiting for the next boat to take me to the Turkeyland Cove Foundation Writer’s Retreat on Martha’s Vineyard Island. Am I excited? You bet I am! Why? Because this is the first time in my life that I have been offered the gift of time and space for an entire two weeks to focus on what I love to do most: WRITE! I was accepted months ago and “anticipation” has been my middle name.
The timeliness of this couldn’t be more perfect. Maine Authors Publishing just released my collection of twenty-two inspirational essays a few days ago! “Lighting Your Spiritual Passion” One of those essays was chosen for 3rd place in the Writers’ Digest Contest Inspirational category a couple of years ago, spurring me on to publish a collection of essays. When I opened the AMAZON page for my newest book, I cried with relief and joy.
The common thread here is you, Hope Clark, and your FundsforWriters. You inspire me to have more courage, to reach higher, and you offer me threads of hope that I, too, can continue to grow and contribute something of worth to the world. Do you have ANY idea how much you mean to all of us who sit at our computers on Friday afternoon, waiting for your email to come in? I cut and paste every opportunity into a computer document that remains “open” on my desktop so that I can refer back to it any time I feel discouraged. Thank you for your dedication to sharing the roller-coaster ride of writing. You are a gifted teacher and mentor.
– With deep appreciation, Laura Lee PerkinsHope gave the keynote workshop at the Safety Harbor Writers Conference: Solving the Mystery of Writing, in Clearwater, Florida. Hope could have left after her keynote address, but instead, she stayed throughout the day and made a point to talk to individual writers one-on-one. At the end of the day, Hope participated in a panel and stayed for a Q&A. She left such a good impression on so many that I believe my conference would have been a success had she been my only presenter.
-Laura Kepner, Safety Harbor Writers and PoetsThanks to the publicity from your newsletter, our little Memphis, Tennessee event received scripts from Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, the UK and New Zealand. This wealth of wonderful material yielded quality vignettes that made the best local actors and stage directors (including a popular local radio personality) eager to donate their time and talent. Their presence, in turn, sold tickets. We played to packed houses and everyone had a great time. The bottom line is, without you, we would have had something rinky dink — with you we had something substantial. The publicity you provided on the front end made all the difference in the world!
– Caroline Sposto, Emerald Theatre CompanyI always enjoy your personal essay more than any other part. I feel like I’m having a thoughtful conversation with a friend about writing. You often make me consider points I hadn’t thought of before, or support suspicions and ideas I’ve had that no one else ever expresses. Either way, I enjoy your own pieces. Thanks again.
– Johnny Townsend, Author, Op-ed Writer, Assoc. Producer, johnnytownsend.comI find your newsletter a kindhearted and generous offering in a world that is not often that way.
~Peter Parsons, long-time reader & multiple contest winner