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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Platform Launched for Authors to \'share the Dark Side\'

"Short n Scary Stories is an online story submission website which provides authors worldwide to share their scariest fantasies, memories or real life experiences in the form of a short story. This will eventually form a wide collection, from a supernatural fantasy to a true paranormal experience, of scary short stories which will be read by a global audience. Also, if found worthy of recognition, the best stories will eventually become a part of a book of collection of scary short stories which will be published by us eventually."

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July 29, 2011 (FPRC) -- A website which provides an opportunity for writers to gain worldwide recognition

July 14, 2011, New Delhi, India: People may claim to be non-believers of the strange activities reported of spirits but answer this, have you never questioned ?Do they really exist?? Thousands of stories have been written and read on suspense, existence of supernatural creatures, spirits haunting after they were called back to Earth, serial killers hunting people down and stories told to little children around the campfire! No one knows the truth behind them but everyone still has a story to tell when the night creeps in. These stories have been written on the internet but how many come out and get published to be circulated around to be read under the bed sheet covers at night?

Short n Scary Stories, recently launched online forum, provides writers, globally, a platform to submit their scary short stories and a rare opportunity to have it published, if found worthy of recognition. It believes in not letting a story die among the innumerable stories available on the Internet but to bring it to front so as to be read in the form of a book. The trend of short stories renewed in the post-war era, a need to write short descriptions of several incidents, continued to make it to the 21st century and transformed in the realms of blog and e-zines. Why the specific genre of ?scary? or horror has been taken up is because it slowly grew on people with the rise of Gothic in the Renaissance period. The belief that an age old tradition should be kept alive is what keeps them going.

Short n Scary Stories is available at http://www.shortnscarystories.com/, some of the few advantages of this website are
? Registering and becoming a member of the website is only a few clicks away.
? The story published will receive the attention of worldwide audience, media, agents and various educational institutions.
? As the site provides a facility for the members to create their own profile, they can explore the site and comment on various stories, thus helping the author to gain a viable feedback on his/her short story.
? Also, the site aims at providing you with an opportunity to get your story published in form of a book. The best rated and highest voted stories will become a part of a book of short scary stories collection, which will be published by us eventually.
? Short n Scary Stories holds a weekly contest of ?Best Story of the Week?, where the best story is selected based on its content, rating and number of people voting for it. This aims to provide the authors with a boost of confidence and a step closer towards publication in the book.

Short n Scary Story is a unique website where writers, amateur or experienced, can post their stories and enter the limelight globally. The website already has enough members and is fully functioning. You may browse through the stories and get the basic ideas of what type of stories are being posted, but the site remains strict towards accepting only scary and short stories.

For more information on this website please log on to http://www.shortnscarystories.com/ or send a direct mail at info@shortnscarystories.com.

Send an email to Jagrit Gupta of Short n Scary
011 - 45665269

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

�10,000 Writers' Awards Launched

Awards launched to find new writing talent... open to all genres of fiction and non-fiction books. Eligible for published, unpublished and self-published writers.

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May 30, 2011 (FPRC) -- Over ?10,000 Writers' Awards are being launched by a leading publishing expert. The awards will give writers the chance to win cash, as well as a place on an exclusive mentoring programme designed to accelerate their writing career.

The awards are being launched by Stephanie J Hale, founder of Oxford Literary Consultancy, and former Assistant Director of the prestigious creative writing programme at Oxford University.

Stephanie is author of 'Millionaire Women, Millionaire You' and director of the annual Millionaire Bootcamp for Women.

She went from 'unknown' author to ?500,000 sales... appearing in a Hollywood movie... and international acclaim after being mentored by numerous millionaire entrepreneurs.
Since then, she's helped over 5000+ authors around the world to write, promote and sell their books.

The awards are for all genres of fiction and non-fiction books, whether finished or unfinished. Published, self-published, and unpublished books are all eligible.

Writers must submit a one-page synopsis, plus the opening page of their book, by 1 June 2012. Winners will be judged on the basis of their commercial potential and marketability.

You must be a subscriber to Stephanie's free 'Rich Writer, Poor Writer' Newsletter to enter the awards.

Stephanie, who has also been an adviser on literature for The Arts Council of England, said. 'Publishing is about survival of the fittest these days. One of the strange ironies is that many bestselling authors, who are household names, are earning peanuts. Yet many successful authors, who are making six and seven figures, are often unheard of. They are using 'under the radar' strategies that most writers don't even know about.'

Full details for entry are available at: www.oxfordwriters.com/awards

Send an email to Stephanie J Hale of Oxford Literary Consultancy
+44 (0)1865 751004

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

FirstRun.tv � New Television Network Aimed at Mobile and Online Audiences Launched by Veteran Disney Studios Executive

FirstRun.tv (www.FirstRun.tv) is a new television network launched by veteran Walt Disney Studios executive, Gary Kleinman. Billed as "The Online and On-The-Go Television Network", FirstRun.tv features ten channels of new shows from independent producers, aimed at mobile viewers with smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and other mobile devices. FirstRun.tv's sister-site, tvPRODigies.com (www.tvPRODigies.com) is an online networking environment where producers, writers, talent and crew can connect, collaborate, and create original content. FirstRun.tv and tvPRODigies.com advocate the use of today's affordable HD video cameras, low-cost desktop computer editing software, and alternative production methods to empower writers and creative talent to bring their scripts, stories, and ideas to life.

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July 9, 2011 (FPRC) -- Los Angeles ? With the use of smartphones and tablet computers growing exponentially, former Disney Studios Vice President of New Media Technology, Gary Kleinman, has announced the launch of FirstRun.tv (www.FirstRun.tv) ? a new television network designed to provide new and original programming for online and on-the-go viewers. Kleinman, who was with Disney for 23 years, announced that FirstRun.tv will offer ten channels covering popular genres including comedy, sports, action, drama, reality, kids & family, talk, instructional, animation, and more.

?Everywhere you look, people are holding the equivalent of a little wireless television set in their hands,? said Kleinman, making reference to iPhones, Droids, other smartphones and tablets. ?With properly built apps, optimized streaming technology, and improving infrastructure, a good viewing experience is now possible on most newer devices virtually anywhere - and it keeps getting better as next-generation smartphones tablet are introduced,? he added.

FirstRun.tv will offer free viewing of original programs produced specifically for mobile and online audiences. The source of content will primarily be independent producers and creative talent that connect and collaborate via FirstRun.tv?s new sister site, tvPRODigies.com (www.tvPRODigies.com). tvPRODigies is a free networking site with a structure similar to Facebook, but focused specifically on the independent production community. Kleinman says, ?The idea is to encourage people with great ideas and unsold scripts to use the online resources to bring their own projects to life.? FirstRun.tv will also produce original series via its production arms, StoryArc New Media and HybridSports.tv. ?FirstRun.tv is not another clip upload site. It will operate with a weekly programming schedule of strategically selected original shows and series,? said Kleinman.

?We are embracing a new way audiences can watch shows, and we?re advocating a new way to produce them as well,? said Kleinman, ?not only because it?s dictated by the vastly different economics of the web, but because you can produce in a new way,? he added. ?The new wave of affordable HD cameras are of exceptional quality. Combined with readily available desktop computer editing software, virtually anyone with a great idea, some know-how, and ambition, is now empowered to produce their own shows.? Kleinman points to the music industry, where this transition has already taken place. ?Much of today?s music is recorded with Pro Tools software on a Mac in somebody?s home studio. There is a world of talented writers, actors, directors, and editors out there, and an emerging breed that is very tech-savvy, so the same type of shift is happening with visual entertainment.?

Kleinman notes that an alternative production approach was recently used on a new sitcom, "THE CYA", produced by StoryArc New Media. The series centers on an obsolete, hidden top secret agency ? so top secret and so hidden ? the government forgot it still exists today. ?It?s the ultimate game of hide and hope nobody starts seeking,? said Kleinman. ?Four web episodes were shot using a Canon HD camera and Sony Vegas editing software,? he added. "THE CYA" is now featured on FirstRun.tv.

Also premiering with FirstRun.tv?s launch is a horror film spoof series, "Almost Scary". Other new shows gearing up for production include the sitcom, "Hard Liquor" and a sports show called "Golf Rescue Squad".

Independent producers and content creators can submit scripts, shows and ideas at: www.FirstRun.tv/newshows.htm, and join tvPRODigies.com to collaborate with others. FirstRun.tv shares revenue from advertising, product placement, and merchandising with producers.

FirstRun.tv is owned and operated by Innovation Organization, LLC, a company Kleinman founded in 2010 to develop entertainment and software for new media platforms.

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This press release, photos and captions are available online for download at: www.FirstRun.tv/press-publicity.htm

Send an email to Gary Kleinman of http://
818-748-7630

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