IWW Newsletter - Issue 67- August 2017

A very warm welcome to everyone who subscribed to IWW Newsletter. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.

1. Word of Success

a) "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell

b) “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill

c) “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” - Bill Bradley

2. Editor's Note

I deeply regret to inform you the loss of Mrs.Prema Sastri, one of our senior writers. Please remember to read about her (Tribute to Prema Sastri) in our As you Say column.

3. New Authors

I am pleased to inform you that there are 4 new authors who have joined our IWW group during the month of July 2017. They are a) Sharmila Roy Ghosal, Anupom Kumar Hazarika, Harini Krishna, and Kusum Choppra. A hearty welcome to you all to our group. Thanks for joining our community.

The submissions received late towards the end of the month could not be included in this issue. The chosen ones will be published during this month.

The new writers to our site should submit their first contributions using this form. https://www.induswomanwriting.com/contributions-submission-form.html

4. New items published at IWW in July 2017.

Short Stories

a) Tiny Tale of Teenage, b) The Mirage, c) The Cheater, d) Waiting and e) Food on the Table.

These stories can be read on the main page. IWW Short Stories

Perspective
a) Reminiscence Matters b) PopCorn
These can be read on the main page Perspective

As You Say
Tribute to Prema Sastri
This article can be read on the main page As You Say

Poems
a) War and Peace b) Shimmers in the Odds
These poems can be read on the main page Poems

Book Review
Before the Sunset. This can be read on the main page Book Reviews

Serial Novel
a) But Just Say I Love You - Chapters 15 and 16.
These can be read on the main page. Serial Novel

5. Book Giveaway - Before the Sunset.

I am glad to inform you that Dincy Mariam is the winner for the book giveaway. Congratulations, Dincy. Kindly send me your contact address to send the book.

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6. Literary News -

a) How to write a good short story. https://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative1/shortstory/
b) 13 of the greatest opening lines in literature. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/13-of-the-greatest-opening-lines-in-literature/Murphy/photostory/59694815.cms

7. Contests (Copy these links, paste each one of them on your browser and check for details.)

a) Short story contest – Last date – August 15, 2017 http://wordweavers.in/contest_guidelines.html

b) Various contests https://www.writermag.com/writing-resources/contests/

c) Various contests for Students http://www.scholasticworld.in/p/home-page.html

d) Writers Digest – Popular Fiction Awards http://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/popular-fiction-awards

e) Pen to Publish contest https://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=13819037031&ref=p2p_sm4 ========================================================== ========================================================

8. Charity work.
Take a moment to check out Senior Citizens Home, Vizag

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9. Check out these books

A Christmas in Scotland Read this travel memoir

Cherished - story of a young girl's eagerness to seek the love of her parents. Cherished

The Second Choice @ Flipkart
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Lakshmi Menon
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