Articles related to "Writer"
A Place for Writers
Review of A Writer's Place website, including a look at their newsletter, Writing for DOLLARS!
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Think Globally!
Review of Michael Sedge's book, The Writer's and Photographer's Guide to Global Markets. This is an excellent reference for freealancers wanting to break into international publications.
• writer
• freelance writing
• freelance writer
• global market
• marketing
Becoming an Expert Writer
Skilled writers demand more interesting projects and positions, particularly if they are a recognized specialist in their chosen topic area.
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• becoming an expert writer
• how to become an expert writer
• writing expert
Animation writers get no residuals
The L.A. Times does an article about how animation writers in Hollywood get shafted over residuals. But what's really going on?
• residuals
• animation writers
• writers guild of america
• mark evanier
• the l.a. times
Crime Writer Needed
Art Montague is leaving Suite101, but promises to return as a guest writer. All of us -- his readers and his colleagues will miss him and wish him well.
• crime
• gun control
• child abusers
• property crime
• bribery
Dating Romance Writers
Does a night of getting dolled up, picking up a babysitter and wearing pantyhose just not sound so appealing anymore? Here is a humorous look at a good subsitute.
• romance
• writers
• dating
• single dating
• men
Gatchaman Gets Writer
Paul Dini (Lost, Batman: The Animated Series) will help write the script for Imagi Studio's Gatchaman. Movie comes to theatres in 2009.
• gatchaman
• imagi animation studios
• paul dini
• francis kao
• robert mark kamen
Mail Box Project for Young Writers
If you hope to inspire your child to write and send mail the old-fashioned way, this project is the perfect motivator.
• mailbox project for kids
• collecting supplies for writing
• writing letters and notes
• organizing writing supplies
• kids'writing supplies
Writer Synonyms for the Word Said
When writing speech in stories & fictional work, capture emotions in the words chosen to convey how a character is speaking by writing "said" in unique and various ways.
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• other words for said
• writing dialog for fiction
• words instead of said
• dialog writing help
A Community of Writers: Fiction Resources on the Web
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother-
in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
• fiction
• writing
• resources
• how to write
• where to find help for writers
Classic Women Writers
• women writers
• daphne du maurier
• erica jong
• billie sue mosiman
• jessamyn west
OBSOLETE TECHNOLOGY AND THE WRITER
I have to laugh when I read magazine articles recommending computer hardware, software and web sites for writers.
• personal computers
• writers
• word processing
• software
• online resources
One Writer's Journey
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
• christopher vogler
• writer's journey
• fiction writing
• fiction
• writing
Paying Jobs for Writers
The classified ads don't often carry jobs for writers. Specialized services on the Web offer listings of full-time, part-time and freelance positions for writers. Use them to find paying markets for your work.
• jobs
• freelance writing
• websites
• web sites
William Cowper: Nature Poet and Hymn-writer
Orchard Side, William Cowper's home in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, provides a scenic retreat for literary tourists.
• william cowper
• orchard side
• olney
• buckinghamshire
• england
Writer's Village Moves to New Location
This week I want to update you on an excellent site I've featured in this column.
Writer's Village, a meeting place for writers in all fields, has moved.
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• writing
• fiction
• references
• web sites
Writer's Website a Great New Site
Review of Writer's Website, with author interviews, article links, and good resources, especially for screen writers. Also reviewed: The Romance Reader, not just for Romance authors and readers.
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• web site
• romance writing
• writers
• websites
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
• ambrose bierce
• american writer
• short-story writer
• william randolph hearst
• the san francisco examiner
Don't Worry...There's Still Hope!
Starting to feel like you're never going to get that children's book published? Don't give up yet...
• kids
• writers
• publishers
• getting published
• authors
Lost on the Information Superhighway?
Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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On the beat
Somewhere on the Web, I suspect there's a site for the National Association of Left-handed Reporters Who Can't Spell Worth a Damn, Drink Too Much Coffee and Turn In Their Copy Late.
No matter how you earn a paycheck in journalism, there's a good chance there's a Web site devoted to it.
• national conference of editorial writers
• national press photographers association
• the slot
• john makulowich
• bill walsh
Online Comics: Stuff Sucks
Each month an online comic will be showcased. This month we feature Stuff Sucks, a young online comic by Liz Greenfield.
• online comic
• female writers
• graphic novel
• comic books
• amsterdam
Patricia Cornwell
No writer has come to epitomize the modern forensic novel like Patricia Cornwell and her tough, but loveable medical examiner, Kay Scarpetta.
• patricia cornwell
• kay scarpetta
• patricia cornwell biography
• mystery writers
• mystery authors
Script Do and Don'ts
Dos and Don'ts for scriptwriting
• video
corporate
multimedia
writers
writing
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Southern State Arts Grants
Emerging and experienced writers in Georgia, North Carolina & South Carolina can receive grant funding through state arts councils.
• arts grants
• grants for writers
• north carolina
• south carolina
• georgia
Taking the Time to Write
I'm not talking about taking the time to write your stories and poems...I'm talking about how much authors appreciate it when you take the time to write to them and thank them for their contributions.
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THE INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY
It's not just for research papers
• resources
• references for writers
• internet public library
• online serials
• newspapers
What Kind of a Script Is It
Is it a screenplay? A stage play? Some other type of script? Writers may know what genre they want, but the writing may not always show it.
• screenplay
• stage
• theater
• theatre
• writers
Writing Children’s Stories Part 1
There are a number of different ways that children’s authors get their stories out of their heads and on to paper. Here is the first method.
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• children's
• book
• ideas
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Writing Style Guides
This article provides titles and descriptions of key writing style manuals, valuable references for writers and editors looking for careers in the publishing industry.
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• editor
• style
• guide
Bad Writing
You're working on final edit, just getting ready to publish, when you realize, "This is some awful stuff." Don't worry, everyone writes a little crap now and then.
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• writers block
• poor writing
• poor grammar
• bad story
Freelancing the Web
Using the Web to Promote Your Services
• using the web to promote your services
• freelance writer
• marketing and getting assignments
Guy de Maupassant
A brief biography, life and works, of French author Guy de Maupassant, one of the world's best short-story writers.
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• guy de maupassant
• short story
• maupassant life