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New Anthology Line-Up

February 24, 2011 – Hello Friends! Please forgive my long hiatus. Dream of Things launched three books between October 1, 2010, and January 1, 2011. I can tell you first hand that there is at least as much work (if not more) involved in a book AFTER it’s launched compared to before. So I have been very busy promoting Everything I Never Wanted to Be, Saying Goodbye and MFA in a Box.

I have also been busy preparing for the Note Project, which is a very exciting project in its own right, and is doubly exciting because Dream of Things is a sponsor. That means that in return for helping to spread the word about the Note Project, Dream of Things will gain exposure to Note Project participants, many of whom I hope will also become followers of Dream of Things.

2010 Successes, 2011 Plans

Dec. 8, 2010 — Hello Friends! It’s been one year since I launched Dream of Things. It was a great year thanks to a lot of people—especially the writers who submitted their work, and the readers who are now raving about it. With your support, we’ll publish the work of many more writers and produce more great books. Here’s a recap of the past year and a preview of my plans for 2011.

The Wow Principles

Aug. 31, 2010 – I had the good fortune recently to meet Dahlynn McKowen (courtesy of author Terri Elders). Dahlynn has published more than 2,000 articles as a freelancer, and she is the primary coauthor for Chicken Soup for the Entrepeneurial Soul. She and her husband, Ken (a photographer, writer and retired California State Park Ranger), run the Publishing Syndicate. If you are a writer, you should sign up right now for their free Wow Principles e-newsletter, which focuses on anthology story publishing opportunities. After you sign up, be sure to read the current issue of the newsletter, which features an interview with yours truly about Dream of Things. -Mike O’Mary

100 Best First Lines

100 Best First Lines From Novels

from American Book Review

My favorite is 25:
“Through the fence, between the curling flower spaces, I could see them hitting.”

I like 12 & 38, too.

What about you?

Submission Guidelines for Authors

We are currently seeking creative nonfiction for several anthologies. Visit the Workshop page for a complete list of topics, submission guidelines and payment information.