Can't get to a writing conference this year? How about creating a mini one at home? Jean Fischer put together video links for writers at her blog, Something to Write Home About. There are clips for every writer, I'm thinking, so you might want to check it out. Thanks, Jean!
Need fiction help? Jeff Gerke shares 4 Ways to Improve Plot/Climax in Your Writing in this article at the Writer's Digest site. While there, you might want to check out their article archives and other resources.
Looking for ways to expand your horizons? Don't forget that the Coffeehouse for Writers has ongoing classes with topics like historical fiction, blogging, creating characters, and more. If you want a refresher, I invite you to join my class, Basic Boot Camp for Writers, where we discuss grammar and use short writing exercises to stretch and improve. Click here for Coffeehouse details.
How right is your writing? Terry Whalin's Right Writing News offers writing tips, author interviews, products and other treasures. RWN features articles by Whalin, Kelly James Enger, Sandra Beckwith, James Scott Bell, and others. For a free online subscription, click here.
Heard the buzz about the V.I.P. Club? Veteran freelance writer Jennifer Brown Banks of Pen & Prosper started the Club to help writers learn and earn. Jen shares insider info, high paying markets, techniques and tips, along with personalized attention so writers can earn more money with fewer detours on the road to success. Cost for one month is $7.00, three months is $21.00. Contact Jennifer at Gemsjen@yahoo.com.
Not sure what the difference between hale and hail is? Grammar Girl knows and shares the answer in this post. GG also tackles Couldn't care less versus Could care less and other tricky grammar stuff. If you haven't been there lately, you might want to check it out.
Not sure what the difference between hale and hail is? Grammar Girl knows and shares the answer in this post. GG also tackles Couldn't care less versus Could care less and other tricky grammar stuff. If you haven't been there lately, you might want to check it out.
Do you write for children? Young adults? Then WriteOnCon is for you. It's a free interactive online conference featuring live event forums. Speakers include agents and authors; preregistration is required. Hurry, 2012 dates are August 13 through August 15. Click here for details.
Congratulations to Brenda Hill (misskallie2000)! She's the winner of Keli Gwyn's book, A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California. Thanks to all who stopped by to say hello to Keli. :)
Find any good resources lately? What are you doing this weekend?
Have a great weekend,
