Writing Help and Advice for All
Writers Block, An Article by Author Kay Kauffman
Originally posted on Susan Finlay Writes:
I often hear from people who want to write a book but don’t know how or where to begin. Or from people who have already written a book that’s ready for publication but don’t know how to get it published. I recently began a new blog series, Writing and…
Want to be a travel writer?
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Rough Guides are on the lookout for talented new authors for their online features section and have teamed up with Journeys are made @ gapyear.com to run a writing competition as a way of spotting travel writing talent To enter, you need write a 500-word feature, based on a personal…
An awesome infographic about the power of Twitter
Originally posted on Effrosyni's blog:
Hi, folks! I’ve come across a very useful infographic about Twitter that I thought you might want to check out. I found this little gem at the Traffic Cafe site by successful author and entrepreneur, Jonathan Gunson. The infographic illustrates pretty well the power of Twitter and shows you…
How to turn a Complex Story into a Simple Synopsis
Drew Chial A lot things go into telling a simple story My least favorite type of writing has always been summarizing. Whether I was pitching a screenplay or a synopsis for a book, I got too concerned about what producers and publishers were looking for. I hated whatever I put on paper. It felt like […]
What Does a Proofreader Actually Do With Your Book? by Guest Author @wendyproof
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
You’re considering sending the manuscript of your novel to a proofreader. Her website is error free – that’s a good start. She has a number of testimonials – so that’s reassuring. You agree rates and dates, and she confirms it will take her ten to fourteen working days to…
Content Essentials Infographic
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
This could also be applied to stories
Do I Need An Editor? | Just Publishing
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
More from Derek. This time about editing. Do I Need An Editor? | Just Publishing.
Building a Book Trailer on a Shoestring Budget (pt 2)
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
It’s still Painful, and It’s even Uglier Welcome back. Now, you have your book distilled, so you can think about what images you want to represent your words. This can be as difficult as making your cover (or approving it, if you were able to…
A Bony Fido Human & The Siren Sounds
Originally posted on barsetshirediaries:
Sunday April 5th 2015 Easter Sunday. This morning’s time is so close to yesterday’s I can ‘t help wonder whether there is significance to them. They are 7 minutes apart and it could easily have taken me that much longer to get to sleep.The one thing I do note is that it’s…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 