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Where Writers Write
If you are suffering from writer's block, try changing your writing location. Some places stimulate the mind while others soothe the senses.
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Self-Promotion Tips for Writers
In this economy, writers are increasingly required to do their own self-promotion work. Impress publishers by bringing your own audience with you.
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Revising Strategies for Fiction and Non-Fiction
Revising your writing before sending it out to editors is essential. Start with general revision and move on to specifics like language, dialogue and punctuation.
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Get Honest Feedback On Your Writing
Despite your mom's praise, your writing submissions keep coming back with rejection letters. If you're ready for an unbiased literary opinion it's time to look further.
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Spring Writing Prompts
Writing exercises can help train and expand the writing mind. Here are some easy spring writing prompts to get you started.
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Tax Tips for Writers
It's almost tax time again, and even poorly paid writers have to pay taxes. Claim writing income and keep track of writing expenses to lower your taxes this year.
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Author Kim Bannerman On Writing
In the second part of this interview, writer Kim Bannerman discusses her writing process and reveals details about her soon-to-be-released third novel.
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Interview With Writer Kim Bannerman
Hugo-nominated sci-fi/horror writer Kim Bannerman shares details of her writing routine. She also gives good advice for new writers.
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How To Make a Stick Horse
What little kid doesn't want a pony? Here, with little more than a sock and a piece of dowel, you can create a stick horse that your toddler will love.
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Famous Quotes About Writing
These writing quotes provide hope and guidance for struggling writers. Find advice and words of wisdom in these quotes from the masters like Chekov, Atwood and Twain.
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The Google Book Search Settlement
In 2004, Google began a massive book digitization project. A settlement has been reached to provide compensation to copyright holders. What does this mean for writers?
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Submitting Your Novel to Publishers
Publishers have huge slush piles and hundreds of hopeful novelists hoping to be discovered. Help your novel manuscript stand out - in a good way.
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Character Naming Resources
Naming a character is a big deal. Some compare it to naming a new baby. Can the resources out there help you choose the right character name?
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Last Minute Gifts for Writers
Looking for a quick and easy gift for a writer? Inspire the novelist with a great book, or surprise the poet with a manuscript consultation.
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Fill Your Fiction With Real Facts
Experts, from zookeepers to post officers to chemists, provide the specific details needed to make fiction believable. But where can these experts be found?
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Gift Subscriptions for Writers
A subscription to a good writers' magazine will keep your writer happy all year long. The Writer, Mslexia, and others provide writing inspiration and advice.
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Green Gifts for Toddlers
This holiday season, think green while you shop. These great gifts for toddlers are environmentally friendly and won't break the bank.
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"Mortification" Exposes Writers' Worst Moments
Seventy writers tell stories of public shame in the anthology Mortification, edited by Robin Robertson. Barnes, Hiaasen, and Ondaatje remind us even they're not perfect.
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Using Blogs to Raise Social Awareness
What do Award-winning chefs and home cooks, cook book authors and famous bloggers worldwide all have in common?
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A Free Writer's Retreat for Women
Every year, a handful of lucky women get to go to Hedgebrook - a rural writer's retreat on peaceful Whidbey Island in Washington State.
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NaNoWriMo's Resources for Fiction Writers
November is National Novel Writing Month. an annual writers' challenge. The NaNoWriMo forums - which offer tips on plot, character, and genre ideas - are open all year.
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Writing Retreats in Canada
With busy lives it can be hard to find quiet time for writing. These Canadian writing retreats provide a place to write and to connect with other writers.
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Essential Reading for Writers
With hundred of writing books out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Lamott, Goldberg and King and Strunk & White have great books for any writer to read.
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Avoid Writing Contest Scams
With the hundreds of writings contests out there, how can you spot a contest scam? Asking these questions will help you spot the fake competitions.
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The Joy of Writing Sex
In "The Joy of Writing Sex," Elizabeth Benedict reminds us that writing a good sex scene isn't about the mechanics of the act. It's about the characters involved in it.
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How to Make a Chapbook
If you want to see your writing in print, why not create a chapbook? These lovely, creative handmade books are becoming increasingly popular in literary communities.
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Finding Writing Courses in B.C.
Canada's West Coast offers a wealth of opportunities for writers hoping to study, from the beginner's fiction course to the graduate level. What are you looking for?
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Creating a Writer's Resume
A writer's resume is an integral part of a writer's portfolio. If your CV is professional and well-written, it should help you get a writing job.
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How to Promote Your Own Writing
Learn how to market your writing by creating a writer's website, doing public readings, and being ready for the media.
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Why Join A Writers' Union?
Freelance writing can be a lonely and isolating profession. Joining a writers' union helps you build connections with other writers and access information and support.
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How to Get Your First Publication
If you're a new writer with no previous publication credits, how do you get editors to take you seriously?
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The New Trend of Fake Memoirs
Margaret Seltzer (aka Margaret A. Jones) is the author of the latest fake memoir. How did the publishing industry allow this happen?
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Protect Your Writing Files
If your computer crashed right now, would all your writing files be safe? If you don't back up your writing files regularly, you need to start. Here's how to do it.
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Fighting Writer's Block
Sometimes you stare at the blank page and nothing comes. You need a kick-start. These writing prompts will help you say goodbye to writer's block, hello writing.
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How to Become a Famous Writer
Ariel Gore's new book How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead is a must-read for anyone trying to get their writing out to the world.
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Great Jobs for Writers
Even successful freelancers sometimes need a second job to pay the bills. Here are some career ideas for writers who need to make money.
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Proper Ergonomics for Writers
It doesn't take a lot of money or fancy equipment to set up a healthy writing space, but if you don't you may suffer longterm physical consequences.
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Pros and Cons of Writing Groups
Writing groups are a great way to introduce your work and to get feedback on your writing, but they could be holding you back as a writer too.
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Flash Fiction Markets
Micro-fiction, postcard fiction, flash fiction: whatever you call it, it's a distinct genre and it has its own markets. These places publish stories under 1,000 words.
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Online Games for Writers
Writers are expert procrastinators. These online games are excellent procrastination tools, but will also put your language skills to work.
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Writing a Manuscript Cover Letter
A great cover letter will not get your work published, but a bad cover letter will send you straight to the reject pile. Here's how to get editors to read your writing.
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What is Creative Nonfiction?
Creative nonfiction is a hard-to-define genre. Also known as narrative nonfiction, personal journalism, and memoir, it is increasingly popular and amazingly diverse.
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And Tango Makes Three
This delightful story, based on a real-life male penguin couple at the New York City zoo who raise a baby together, teaches kids that there are all kinds of families.
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Balancing Writing and Motherhood
Sometimes writing when you have kids feels impossible, but it isn't. Here are some tips on how to be successful both as writer and a mother.
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Looking for great gift ideas for a new mom? Here are some ideas to treat, support and inspire her.
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Entering Writing Competitions
There are hundreds of writing contests to choose from, with varied topics,word count, genre, and credibility. These listings will help you find the perfect contest.
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Value of Constructive Criticism
Your workshop group is ready to help you improve your writing, but are you ready to let them? Learning to accept criticism is hard for a writer to do.
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Critiquing Another Writer's Work
If you have joined a writing workshop group but aren't sure how to get started with critiquing another writer's work, here are some pointers to help you out.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Five Websites for Mother Writers
If you're a busy mom trying to keep writing, here are five literary websites specifically for mothers. Hip Mama, MotherVerse and others are there for you.
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Submitting to Literary Journals
Getting published in literary journals takes research, time and an ability to tolerate rejection. If you've got passion and persistence, give it a try.
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Camping with a Baby
Sure, camping with a baby is a bit more work. But with these ten tips you'll be well on your way to a successful camping trip.
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