I’ve been reading up on sites like Associated Content to determine if it’s worth a writer’s time and effort to submit content to these types of sites. Associated Content (AC) is a Web site where you can earn money by submitting content, whether text or photos or video or whatever. They accept pretty much any […]
Filed under: Writing Resources on September 18th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
911 Writer’s Block: An interactive site to help you break writer’s block. Press a number for help with a particular area of writing. Exercises include: settings, characters, dramatic entrances, dialogue, commiserate, verbs, calisthenics, killing off a character, endings, and more.
*image retrieved from associatedcontent.com, credit to Writer’s Association
Filed under: Writing Tips, Writing Resources on September 16th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Historical Novel Society promotes all aspects of historical fiction, providing a community for authors, aspiring writers, readers, agents, and publishers, as well as the latest information on new historical fiction novels.
Every quarter, the society publishes the Historical Novels Review magazine. Historical Novels Review is the best place to find out what’s happening in the […]
Filed under: Historical Fiction, Writing Resources on September 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve added a couple of more writing resources to my bookshelf. The Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market and the Guide to Literary Agents are essential resources for any writer looking to publish his/her work. Writers Digest Books publishes both of these reference guides. Guide to Literary Agents provides a listing of agents and their […]
Filed under: Publishing, Writing Resources on August 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve updated my bookshelf with more fiction titles (mostly medieval historical fiction and fantasy titles though others are included), more medieval non-fiction resources, and more writing resources. Please send me your recommendations as well. I’m always eager to read authors I’ve never read before.
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval History, Historical Fiction, Writing Resources, Fiction on August 11th, 2008 | No Comments »
LibraryThing is an online library catalog where you enter what you’re reading, and others do the same, and this makes it easy for you to find people who have similar interests and tastes as yours. Read the description from the LibraryThing Web site below:
What is LibraryThing?
LibraryThing is a site for book lovers.
LibraryThing helps you create a […]
Filed under: Writing Resources on May 14th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
When I worked in a bookstore, I constantly monitored the bestsellers to get an idea of what was popular among readers. I wanted to know, for my own writing, what readers found interesting and why. It’s the dream of most writers to one day see their name on that list, though for my own part, I don’t see […]
Filed under: Writing Resources, Literary News on April 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Amazon.com is the hands-down leader in the online bookselling marketplace. And—although it’s notoriously difficult to speak with a living, breathing human being—Amazon prides itself on meeting its customers’ needs. What’s the easiest way to drive sales for your book on Amazon? Easy: maximize the content on your product page and optimize your chances of coming […]
Filed under: Publishing, Writing Tips, Writing Resources on March 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »
Here are a few of my recommendations for books dedicated to writing. Please feel free to share your suggestions as well.
The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. - A classic. This is a must-have reference for all writers. A simple and logical approach to the basic prinicples of composition, grammar, word usage, and writing […]
Filed under: Writing Resources, Creative Writing on February 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just a couple of recent historical fiction resources I’ve run across in the past few days:
Reading Historical Fiction Squidoo Lens by Susan Higginbotham
Enjoy reading historical fiction? Just getting interested in it? Here are some useful sites for readers (or prospective readers) of historical fiction. You’re bound to find something you like, whatever the time period you’re […]
Filed under: Historical Fiction, Writing Resources on February 7th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
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