Writer's block, an owner's guide: Amateur Hour

A press release tells us that a new US tv show will focus on many in-depth aspects of becoming a best-selling author and literacy. This kind of literacy: The show is called, The Write Stuff it is geared towards the literary business. And this: The Write Stuff is the place to be if your looking to step into the literary arena.

Just as the release says, in Samuel Johnson’s words, “What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.”

Anyway, let’s leave that and find out about the game:

Every week aspiring writers will compete and be judged by some of the most recognizable industry professionals. Each contestant will have the opportunity to “show and prove” that they have the Write Stuff to make it happen and possibly have their dreams come true. Watch contestants as they struggle through writers-block to find inspiration to learn if they have what it takes to make it in the business. During the process, “The Write Stuff” will put the contestants in the faces of those who can make their dreams a reality and give them the tools they will need to be successful. At stake is the ultimate prize for anyone who wants to make their mark on the industry: a ONE-BOOK DEAL provided by Hollygrove Publishing! Along with the book deal and recognition of having “The Write Stuff” comes a prize package worth over $16,000 and more.

Go to the website www.thewritestufftv.webs.com to learn how you can audition for the television show. Once you click on the above link (it wasn’t actually a link but I’ve fixed that for you. Warning: loud music.) you will find tabs that will show you where the auditions will be held in cities such as New Orleans, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and San Francisco, just to name a few.

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