Dianne @ Current Words Publishing

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Black History Month is a reminder to read widely, listen closely, and celebrate the writers, artists, and stories that have always been right here with us. Read more in this week's Our Current Words.

https://currentwords.com/2026/02/02/welcome-in-black-history-month/

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In anticipation of the upcoming Old Scratch Press poetry collection HOWLING INTO THE VOID by R. David Fulcher, we invite you to take part in a cover reveal guessing contest. LEARN MORE:

https://currentwords.com/2026/01/27/were-having-a-contest-and-youre-invited/

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15 Years to MLK; 17 Years to Acceptance

As we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I want to take a moment to acknowledge that we are thankful for his courage, his vision, and his relentless…

https://currentwords.com/2026/01/19/15-years-to-mlk-17-years-to-acceptance/

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Popping the Cork on Champagne, or champagne?

Did you know there is a difference between Champagne and champagne? Well, honestly, there never was in my house growing up. My parents called Asti Spumante, Lancer’s Rose,…

https://currentwords.com/2025/12/31/popping-the-cork-on-champagne-or-champagne/

A New Year “Hello!” from a Very Real Publishing Team Hi Everyone~Before the year wraps up, we wanted to say hello, and introduce ourselves properly. Yes, that is our dog, Oliver. Yes, that is our Christmas tree behind him. And yes, we are very real people who genuinely care about writers and books. We know the internet can feel crowded with promises, shortcuts, and programs that sound a little too good to be true.

A New Year “Hello!” from a Very Real Publishing Team

Hi Everyone~Before the year wraps up, we wanted to say hello, and introduce ourselves properly. Yes, that is our dog, Oliver. Yes, that is our Christmas tree behind him. And yes, we are very real people who genuinely care about writers and…

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Dan Cohen’s Father’s Dementia Made Dan Into an Author, and One of Our Partners

When did you become a writer? For myself, I had been a writing since elementary school. I began as a…

https://currentwords.com/2025/12/12/dan-cohens-fathers-dementia-made-dan-into-an-author-and-one-of-our-partners/

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In the Spotlight | Ignoring Alva by Emilie Khair

In the latest installment of our new series, IN THE SPOTLIGHT, Dianne discusses and reads from Emilie Khair's delightful cozy mystery/adventure tale, IGNORNING ALVA, which features…

https://currentwords.com/2025/12/02/in-the-spotlight-ignoring-alva/

NOODLES!!!! Are you full yet? As if last week didn't have enough fooooooooood in it, it's time for Instant Noodles! Instant Noodles is our online literary magazine. Free to read, and free to submit to. The magazine used to be my own private project, with a "little" help from Dave on most of the covers. I believe I did photos for the first and third one, and then Dave did his usual great job making them look nice.

NOODLES!!!!

Are you full yet? As if last week didn't have enough fooooooooood in it, it's time for Instant Noodles! Instant Noodles is our online literary magazine. Free to read, and free to submit to. The magazine used to be my own private project, with a "little" help from Dave on most of the…

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Writers don’t always invest in themselves. This year, you can change that. Our Editing Packages make the perfect gift for the storyteller in your life—whether they’re polishing a chapter, finishing a novel, or finally getting ready to share…

https://currentwords.com/2025/11/28/obsidian-friday/

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We take a closer look at Ellis Elliott's intriguing cozy, A WITCH AWAKENS.

https://currentwords.com/2025/11/18/in-the-spotlight-a-witch-awakens/

Current Words Editing Package A complete professional copy edit with tracked changes and a clean final manuscript—perfect for any writer.

Current Words Editing Package

A complete professional copy edit with tracked changes and a clean final manuscript—perfect for any writer.

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Thank You, Authors—Here’s to 2026!

https://currentwords.com/2025/11/08/thank-you-for-this-morning-authors/

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Every author has seen it—the desperate “Like my page!” posts, the relentless book plugs, the awkward event invites that aren’t really events. Although often well intended, these requests are among the fastest ways to get…

https://currentwords.com/2025/11/06/muting-how-to-keep-readers-interested/

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This week we're introducing a new video series, IN THE SPOTLIGHT. For our premiere episode we take a closer look at Alan Bern's new collection, DREAMS OF THE RETURN.

https://currentwords.com/2025/11/04/in-the-spotlight-dreams-of-the-return/

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Current Words congratulates R. David Fulcher, whose short story collection, ASTEROID 6 AND OTHER TALES OF COSMIC HORROR, has been awarded the 2025 Halloween Book Festival’s Wild Card Award.

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/31/wild-card-r-david-fulcher-asteroid-6/

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Many authors struggle with Facebook. While there's no single formula for posting, there are guiding principles to help make it easier and more effective. Discover the 8 guiding principles that separate the authors who make…

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/30/eight-principles-authors-facebook/

Last Chance! Last Chance to get published this year!SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 ARE OPEN THROUGH 11.02.25. The Old Scratch Press team asks that all fiction/non-fiction pieces adhere to a word count of 500 words or less. Topics/themes for 2025 GRAVY is our 2025 winter holiday theme. Give us your best holiday gravy fails, mishaps, ridiculous gravy encounters (any December holiday, from Hanukkah, to Solstice, to NYE, etc.) or your best funny work about gravy, in general.

Last Chance!

Last Chance to get published this year!SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 ARE OPEN THROUGH 11.02.25. The Old Scratch Press team asks that all fiction/non-fiction pieces adhere to a word count of 500 words or less. Topics/themes for 2025 GRAVY is our 2025 winter holiday theme. Give us your best…

Today Is the Day TODAY'S THE DAY! Join us today as we celebrate the release of a trio of poetry collections! 📅 TODAY: October 25⏰ 5 PM ET | 2 PM PT📍 Live on Zoom The preregistration period has ended but you can still join us. Simply click the button link below at event time to join. Note: Early arrivals will be placed into a waiting room until the meeting officially begins.Today's event features readings by:

Today Is the Day

TODAY'S THE DAY! Join us today as we celebrate the release of a trio of poetry collections! 📅 TODAY: October 25⏰ 5 PM ET | 2 PM PT📍 Live on Zoom The preregistration period has ended but you can still join us. Simply click the button link below at event time to join. Note: Early…

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Few subjects stir more confusion among authors than the topic of their Facebook author strategy and answering the question: Should I create a separate author page, or just use my personal profile? We take a look under the…

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/23/facebook-author-strategy-what-works/

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 13: Making Time to Promote and Sell Your Writing This week, Di takes a deeper dive into Substack, with suggestions on how to make meaningful engagements that will help build your readership.

If you've ever felt the inner conflict of "should...but" (e.g., I should be blogging about my new novel, but I'm too busy scrolling on Insta), you'll love this week's YOU WROTE IT, NOW SELL IT!

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Let’s be real: if you’re unpublished, social media can feel like putting the cart before the horse. Should you invest time in building a Facebook presence before you even have a book? We walk through why building a platform…

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/16/unpublished-authors-build-a-following/

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For many writers, being told to "Get on Facebook" can feel less like encouragement and more like a creativity death sentence. After all, you signed up to write books, not craft witty posts every day. So what do you do when your…

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/09/publisher-to-author-get-facebook/

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 12: Substack for Writers: Growing Deeper Connections This week, Di takes a deeper dive into Substack, with suggestions on how to make meaningful engagements that will help build your readership.

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 12: Substack for Writers: Growing Deeper Connections

This week, Di takes a deeper dive into Substack, with suggestions on how to make meaningful engagements that will help build your readership.

Sunday Morning Podcast A podcast is a fantastic way to get yourself and your writing endeavors out there. They last a long time, and are endlessly interesting to people who haven't heard them. If you listen to one author on one podcast you may discover many more authors you might end up loving... bonus! This is a podcast starring my friend, and OSP poet, Gabby Gilliam. Why not enjoy it with your Sunday morning coffee? EPISODE 43

Sunday Morning Podcast

A podcast is a fantastic way to get yourself and your writing endeavors out there. They last a long time, and are endlessly interesting to people who haven't heard them. If you listen to one author on one podcast you may discover many more authors you might end up loving...…

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Facebook has long been a go-to platform for authors seeking to build an online presence. But in recent years, new platforms have emerged, crowding an already busy social media landscape. With so many platforms vying for our…

https://currentwords.com/2025/10/02/facebook-for-authors-myth-necessity/

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 11: Substack for Writers: A Simple Way to Grow Your Audience As writers, we’re always asking the same question: how do I find more readers? You might already have a website, maybe a few social media accounts, maybe even a book or two out in the world. But reaching the right people—and keeping them engaged—isn’t easy. That’s where Substack comes in. You’ve probably heard the name tossed around, but what exactly is it?

Looking to grow your audience? This week, Di explains how Substack helps writers cut through the noise, connect directly with readers, and turn a newsletter into a launchpad for your books and website.

Remembering~Trudy Jas I am very sad to say that Trudy Jas has left the physical world for the spiritual one. Our hearts go out to her family at this sad time when they must be missing her greatly. In the spirit of remembering Trudy, please let me share with you her most recent piece that was published in Instant Noodles: She sits near the window, her cataract-clouded eyes staring at the street.

Remembering~Trudy Jas

I am very sad to say that Trudy Jas has left the physical world for the spiritual one. Our hearts go out to her family at this sad time when they must be missing her greatly. In the spirit of remembering Trudy, please let me share with you her most recent piece that was…

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 10: The of Power Networking with a Fellow Writer Writing can sometimes feel like a solitary journey—but networking ensures it doesn’t have to be. One of the most rewarding steps you can take as an author is to connect with another writer who is at a similar point in their career, works in your genre, and whose work you genuinely enjoy. This isn’t about competition; it’s about collaboration. Building a professional acquaintance with a peer (networking) provides an opportunity to support one another and reach new readers.

“You Wrote It. Now Sell It.” Episode 10: The of Power Networking with a Fellow Writer

Writing can sometimes feel like a solitary journey—but networking ensures it doesn’t have to be. One of the most rewarding steps you can take as an author is to connect with another writer who is at a similar…

Our September Author Marketing Meeting: How to Build an Email List That Actually Sells Books

You wrote your book, but you also have to sell it. That's why Current Words Publishing hosts a monthly author marketing meeting, free for all clients. Each month we tackle a practical, real-world challenge…

Guest Speakers!

📣 Calling all marketing pros! At Current Words Publishing, we host monthly marketing meetups for our authors — and we’d love to have you as a guest speaker. 🌟 What’s in it for you? A fun, welcoming Zoom crowd (2nd Saturday of each month at 9AM PT for just about an hour). A chance…