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This list contains bookmarks for writing related information.
Updated on Jul 01, 13
Created on Jul 19, 09
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April H.'s List: Writing
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Jul 19, 09
The master storyteller distills his writing knowledge into a 10 minute read. Very worthwhile regardless of what genre you write.
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Jul 19, 09
Another method on how to write a story. Very character centered and mostly about outlines rather than writing.
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Jul 19, 09
Another character profile for you to use when developing your MC and secondary characters.
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Jul 19, 09
A quick guide on how to write a combat scene. Most notable are points 3 and 4 on "writing style and exposition" and "handle strange creatures realistically," respectively.
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Jul 19, 09
An oldie but a goodie. This writing reference nails down the typical mistakes writers make and how to avoid them in the first place.
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Jul 19, 09
While not for writers per se, it's an excellent reference for those whose stories include how to disappear in America.
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Aug 03, 09
Article is aimed at writers but is transferable to other careers.
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Aug 06, 09
A literary agent offers advice on why it is important to look at writing, published or not, as a business. Goes over good money habits like budgeting.
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Aug 06, 09
A literary agent offers recommendations on how to set up writing as a business. Very detailed with some good comments to the post.
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Aug 06, 09
A short post that reviews several ways to make money writing: blog posts, article writing , book reviews, and freelance writing.
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Aug 06, 09
A literary agent discusses that first "break in" novel to get your foot in the literary door.
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Aug 10, 09
A well rounded list of writing software that includes reviews and prices.
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Aug 11, 09
Author Elizabeth Spann Craig offers tips on how to (and how not) to conduct research for a novel. Experiences gleaned from her research trip to Memphis, TN.
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Aug 11, 09
Rachelle Gardner, literary agent, discusses subjectivity and why she doesn't give opinions on manuscripts anymore. And, really, I don't blame her!
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Aug 11, 09
One of two part blog post that expressly describes what a literary agent doesn't want to see in a query letter. Funny and informative.
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Aug 13, 09
LetterPop is an online software to create newsletters, presentations, invitations, product features, summaries, club updates, collages and more.
Looks very simple to use but the free plan has limited amount of published projects available. Purchased plans are available by month and year. -
Aug 19, 09
"When Ernest Hemingway spoke about the dignity of an iceberg being “due to only one-eighth of it being above water,” he was speaking about the importance of the part of the story that isn’t told. Those seven-eighths underwater are the ballast for the tiny bit that juts up to glisten in the sun."
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Aug 19, 09
Lisa Shearin answer's a fan's question: how do you edit your work? An insider's look at how to revise and revisit a finished work.
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Aug 19, 09
"Quartet Press announced today that Angela James has joined the company as editorial director. At Quartet, James will be responsible for acquisition and development of titles, as well as management and training of editorial staff."
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